Paying a student loan with a credit card? Here's what to consider
While it’s technically possible, it’s rarely a good idea to use a card to pay off a student loan.
While it’s technically possible, it’s rarely a good idea to use a card to pay off a student loan.
LI grocery threatened with boycotts after offering Trump supporter discount
A Suffolk County grocery store owner is facing boycott threats because he offered a 20% discount to Trump supporters – even after he said he would honor the deal for Biden backers, too.
A Suffolk County grocery store owner is facing boycott threats because he offered a 20% discount to Trump supporters – even after he said he would honor the deal for Biden backers, too.
Second stimulus checks, student loans and more: FAQ during coronavirus
Here are answers to some common questions about personal finance during the coronavirus pandemic.
Here are answers to some common questions about personal finance during the coronavirus pandemic.
This is how debt consolidation helps expedite your payoff goals
Despite the pandemic, Americans are working hard to pay down their debts. Here's how you can use that consolidation to get ahead of yours.
Despite the pandemic, Americans are working hard to pay down their debts. Here's how you can use that consolidation to get ahead of yours.
Coca-Cola will discontinue half of its beverage brands
Last week, the Coca-Cola Company announced that it would discontinue drinks like Tab and Odwalla, but announced on Thursday that it would retire half of its portfolio by the end of the year.
Last week, the Coca-Cola Company announced that it would discontinue drinks like Tab and Odwalla, but announced on Thursday that it would retire half of its portfolio by the end of the year.
Why vendors charge extra when you pay with credit card
Everything you need to know about credit card surcharges.
Everything you need to know about credit card surcharges.
Gap Inc. to shutter 350 stores by 2024 in plan to exit malls
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
Quibi is shutting down, citing low subscriptions amid COVID-19 pandemic
A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.
A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.
Pros and cons of buying a car with a credit card
It’s possible, but it’s best considered only if you can pay off the balance immediately.
It’s possible, but it’s best considered only if you can pay off the balance immediately.
Lowes announces free Christmas tree delivery as businesses offer holiday deals earlier amid COVID-19 pandemic
Black Friday will look different this year, as businesses choose to put sales online in order to reduce overcrowding at stores.
Black Friday will look different this year, as businesses choose to put sales online in order to reduce overcrowding at stores.
Financial examiner, highway maintenance are fastest growing jobs in NY/NJ
A new report shows the fastest-growing jobs in the nation.
A new report shows the fastest-growing jobs in the nation.
3 easy ways to get out of debt
Climb out of debt by taking one of these alternative payoff approaches.
Climb out of debt by taking one of these alternative payoff approaches.
50 Cent doubles down on opposition to Biden's tax plan: 'I don’t want to be 20cent'
Just a day after encouraging followers to "vote for Trump" in light of Joe Biden's proposed tax policy, 50 Cent is doubling down, saying, "I don't want to be 20cent."
Just a day after encouraging followers to "vote for Trump" in light of Joe Biden's proposed tax policy, 50 Cent is doubling down, saying, "I don't want to be 20cent."
Does credit card inactivity affect your credit score?
Credit card inactivity could hurt your credit score. Here's what you need to know about how your credit score could be affected by a dormant credit card.
Credit card inactivity could hurt your credit score. Here's what you need to know about how your credit score could be affected by a dormant credit card.
Should I take a 401(k) loan during the coronavirus pandemic?
Just because you can take out a 401(k) loan doesn’t always mean you should.
Just because you can take out a 401(k) loan doesn’t always mean you should.
Does having credit cards with a zero balance hurt your credit score?
A zero balance credit card can impact your credit score, and here’s why.
A zero balance credit card can impact your credit score, and here’s why.
Perdue Chicken: We're not affiliated with Sen. David Perdue
Perdue Chicken sent out dozens of tweets this weekend after Twitter users baselessly accused the company of being racist.
Perdue Chicken sent out dozens of tweets this weekend after Twitter users baselessly accused the company of being racist.
NY’s plastic bag ban goes into effect
New York’s long-delayed ban on single-use plastic bags went into effect Monday.
New York’s long-delayed ban on single-use plastic bags went into effect Monday.
How do interest rates affect debt?
Lower interest rates could reduce your costs, but it may not be automatic.
Lower interest rates could reduce your costs, but it may not be automatic.