Fear turns to greed on Wall Street as Fed details bond buys

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 629 points, or 2.5%, at 24,975, as of 9:48 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was down 1.5%. The losses were widespread, with 98% of the stocks in the S&P 500 lower

How to get a low-interest personal loan

The interest rate on your personal loan matters. Here’s how to get the money you need at the lowest cost to you. 

1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits

About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.

5 ways to reduce college tuition costs

With college tuition breaking budgets across the U.S., families and students need to get creative to curb tuition costs.

Trump administration opposes $600 unemployment benefits extension

The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.

The biggest mistake to avoid when taking out a personal loan

Choosing the personal loan with the best interest rate can make a big difference, especially when times are tough. Here’s how to find your best match.

US employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April

U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of just how deep the economic hole is after the closure of thousands of offices, restaurants, stores and schools during the pandemic.

How to lower your private student loan payments

While the CARES Act applies to federal student loans only, private student loan borrowers also have relief options. 

Citing jobs, Trump claims victory over coronavirus, economic collapse

The unemployment rate dropped to a better-than-expected 13.3%, but that is still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression.

US unemployment drops unexpectedly to 13.3% amid outbreak

The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.