Black Friday shopping being ‘reinvented’ by major retailers amid COVID-19
Black Friday will look differently this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Black Friday will look differently this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is a high-yield savings account?
High-yield savings accounts earn an average of 16x more interest than traditional savings accounts. Here's how to tell whether in HYSA is the right choice for you.
High-yield savings accounts earn an average of 16x more interest than traditional savings accounts. Here's how to tell whether in HYSA is the right choice for you.
Personal loans can help in an emergency, but read this before you apply
Understand the process of getting a personal loan now to protect your finances later.
Understand the process of getting a personal loan now to protect your finances later.
Many challenges remain as US casinos financially recover from virus
America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.
America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.
Credit card relief not helping? Try this instead
If credit card relief isn't helping, you have other options including debt management. Here's what you need to know about your options.
If credit card relief isn't helping, you have other options including debt management. Here's what you need to know about your options.
Should I put money in a high-yield savings account over a CD or money market?
A high-yield savings account grows your money much quicker than a traditional savings account with rates much higher than the national average. But you can only make up to six transactions per month or face a penalty.
A high-yield savings account grows your money much quicker than a traditional savings account with rates much higher than the national average. But you can only make up to six transactions per month or face a penalty.
Potential vaccine news lifts stocks; S&P hits record
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 400 points or 1.37%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.36% closing at a fresh record. The Nasdaq Composite ticked up by 1% recovering late in the session.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 400 points or 1.37%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.36% closing at a fresh record. The Nasdaq Composite ticked up by 1% recovering late in the session.
Red Lobster opens its first 'ghost kitchen' in Chicago
Red Lobster announced the opening of its first "ghost kitchen" location in Chicago, embracing a new style of restaurant focused entirely on fulfilling delivery orders for customers and forgoing the traditional dine-in or takeout models.
Red Lobster announced the opening of its first "ghost kitchen" location in Chicago, embracing a new style of restaurant focused entirely on fulfilling delivery orders for customers and forgoing the traditional dine-in or takeout models.
How to pay off credit card debt during the coronavirus pandemic
Nearly half of Americans now report having credit card debt amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how to start paying it down.
Nearly half of Americans now report having credit card debt amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how to start paying it down.
6 ways to manage your personal loan better
Personal loans can be used for almost anything, from consolidating high-interest debt to funding a large expense. But if you fall behind on your payments or default on your loan, your credit card will take a hit. So, managing your personal loan with these 6 tips is key to gaining control of your finances.
Personal loans can be used for almost anything, from consolidating high-interest debt to funding a large expense. But if you fall behind on your payments or default on your loan, your credit card will take a hit. So, managing your personal loan with these 6 tips is key to gaining control of your finances.
709,000 seek unemployment aid as pandemic escalates
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.
What is the Coast FIRE movement for retirement?
The Coast FIRE movement is a new approach to retirement savings. Here's what you need to know about how it could affect your retirement plan.
The Coast FIRE movement is a new approach to retirement savings. Here's what you need to know about how it could affect your retirement plan.
Personal loan origination fees: Are they worth the cost?
A personal loan origination fee is paid up front when you take out a loan. It may be worth paying an origination fee if the loan has a long repayment period or a lower interest rate. But sometimes originations fees are not worth the cost.
A personal loan origination fee is paid up front when you take out a loan. It may be worth paying an origination fee if the loan has a long repayment period or a lower interest rate. But sometimes originations fees are not worth the cost.
Applying for a store credit card? Watch out for this big red flag
With the holidays on the near horizon, a store credit card could make sense. But brace yourself for a big shock when you apply.
With the holidays on the near horizon, a store credit card could make sense. But brace yourself for a big shock when you apply.
Debt collectors will be allowed to contact you via text, social media messaging, email by 2021
By next year, debt collectors will be allowed to contact debtors via text messages, email and even through private social media messaging.
By next year, debt collectors will be allowed to contact debtors via text messages, email and even through private social media messaging.
Yankees cut ties with Staten Island; future of ballpark unclear
The Staten Island club said it found out via social media about the big league club's decision to sever ties.
The Staten Island club said it found out via social media about the big league club's decision to sever ties.
Coronavirus credit card payment holiday ending? Do this right now
Credit card providers are drawing the shades on consumer payment holidays. What’s next for struggling cardholders?
Credit card providers are drawing the shades on consumer payment holidays. What’s next for struggling cardholders?
Real estate firm leverages social media for its commercial clients
Current Real Estate Advisors helps clients find spaces that maximize sales and profit potential, which is also — in theory — what every other commercial real estate firm does.
Current Real Estate Advisors helps clients find spaces that maximize sales and profit potential, which is also — in theory — what every other commercial real estate firm does.
Oprah picks all Black-owned or led businesses for 2020 ‘favorite things’
Oprah Winfrey's 2020 favorite things has a twist this year.
Oprah Winfrey's 2020 favorite things has a twist this year.
U.S. bankruptcy court approves sale of J.C. Penney
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas approved a purchase agreement that has substantially all of J.C. Penney’s retail and operating assets acquired by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and Simon Property Group through a combination of cash and new term loan debt.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas approved a purchase agreement that has substantially all of J.C. Penney’s retail and operating assets acquired by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and Simon Property Group through a combination of cash and new term loan debt.