How to check if your car insurance payment is too much
Car insurance can be expensive but you may be able to reduce your rates. Follow these five steps to make sure you aren't paying too much for car insurance.
What is a good interest rate on a personal loan?
Educate yourself and make smart choices to get the best possible interest rate on a personal loan.
Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
Ban on renter evictions during COVID-19 pandemic extended through June 30
The CDC on Monday moved to continue the pandemic-related protection, which had been scheduled to expire on March 31. Here’s how to be eligible.
How to help your adult kids build their own credit
Is your child ready for their first credit card? Here's how you can help them through the process.
Why older Americans with student loan debt might want to consider refinancing
Student loan debt isn't just a problem for young people; many older Americans owe money too. Student loan refinancing could help older individuals to lower their monthly payment and potentially become debt-free more quickly.
What does it mean to be prequalified for a personal loan?
A personal loan can help you with debt consolidation or manage an unexpected expense. Learn what prequalified vs preapproved means and the steps you should take.
Is mold coverage included in my homeowners insurance policy?
Mold can be hazardous to your health and your finances.
Unemployment claims fall to 684,000, fewest since start of pandemic
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
4 ways to build credit without a credit card
Credit cards offer users a great way to build credit, but if not managed wisely can lead to overspending and long payoff periods. There are four other—and possibly better— ways to build credit worth considering.
6 common credit mistakes to avoid
These 6 credit mistakes can make it harder to get the best loan rates. See how to improve your credit and check your credit score for free.
Fayetteville man receives last paycheck in oil-covered pennies dumped on his driveway
A Fayetteville man said his last paycheck from his former employer came in the form of over 90,000 oil- or grease-covered pennies dumped on his driveway.
Wages are only up because the bottom half of workers lost their jobs
If one looks at the data for American wages in 2020, which shows that they grew historically fast, this fact may seem to be cause for celebration. But a closer look at the data paints yet another picture of stark inequality and of the "K-shaped recovery."
Could there be a 4th stimulus check? Democratic lawmakers push for more direct payments
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
3 tips on making extra student loan payments
With government funding running dry on student loan aid, borrowers may have to fend for themselves. Making extra payments can help.
How to grow your retirement savings with minimal risk
If you don't want to take risks with your retirement savings, consider these three options.
How teaching your kids about savings accounts will help them develop good money habits
The ABCs aren’t all that matters. Here’s how to teach your kids about finance from an early age.
Looking for affordable car insurance? Take these 5 steps now
Finding cheap car insurance may be easier than you think.
Stimulus checks: IRS says next batch of payments will be disbursed in coming days
Officials from the IRS and U.S. Treasury said Monday the next batch of COVID-19 stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts later this week. Mailed checks will start going out as well.
What's the difference between home warranty and homeowners insurance?
A home warranty and homeowners insurance may both cover your home, but each offers distinct protection. Learn more about what you need as a homeowner.