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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Average US credit scores are rising — how to keep your credit score high
The average American credit score is rising. Here’s what you can do to ensure your score is at its best.
The average American credit score is rising. Here’s what you can do to ensure your score is at its best.
Millennials' assets exceed $10 trillion, data shows -- 3 tips on how to save more money
Millennials’ assets are higher than ever, but they’re also dealing with significant debt. Here are some money tips you can use to pay down debt, build your savings, and achieve your financial goals.
Millennials’ assets are higher than ever, but they’re also dealing with significant debt. Here are some money tips you can use to pay down debt, build your savings, and achieve your financial goals.
How can borrowers recover from student loan default?
Student loan default can have serious consequences. You may be able to avoid default by choosing the right payment plan or refinancing to reduce monthly payments.
Student loan default can have serious consequences. You may be able to avoid default by choosing the right payment plan or refinancing to reduce monthly payments.
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates drop near low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
US unemployment claims rise to 770,000 with layoffs still high
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
IRS will delay tax filing deadline until May 17
The IRS began sending out a new round of $1,400 checks to qualifying households over the weekend, in the midst of the current, truncated tax season that opened on Feb. 12.
The IRS began sending out a new round of $1,400 checks to qualifying households over the weekend, in the midst of the current, truncated tax season that opened on Feb. 12.
Is it worth paying for credit monitoring?
Many services are free, but some important benefits and features may be missing.
Many services are free, but some important benefits and features may be missing.
How to get financial assistance if you didn't receive a stimulus check
You have financial options to stay afloat even if you aren’t getting a stimulus check.
You have financial options to stay afloat even if you aren’t getting a stimulus check.