How do balance transfers affect your credit score?
A balance transfer can help or hurt your credit, depending on how you use it.
A balance transfer can help or hurt your credit, depending on how you use it.
Democrats call for Congress to rein in, break up Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple
Democratic lawmakers are calling for Congress to rein in Big Tech, possibly forcing Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple to sever their dominant platforms from their other lines of business and imposing new uniformity on the terms they offer users.
Democratic lawmakers are calling for Congress to rein in Big Tech, possibly forcing Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple to sever their dominant platforms from their other lines of business and imposing new uniformity on the terms they offer users.
Geneva votes to increase minimum wage to $25, believed to be highest in the world
Geneva voted for the minimum wage to be increased to $25, making it the highest minimum wage in the world, according to the Geneva Trade Union Action Community.
Geneva voted for the minimum wage to be increased to $25, making it the highest minimum wage in the world, according to the Geneva Trade Union Action Community.
Pros and cons of paying off student loans early
Paying off student loans early could save money but there are some downsides to consider.
Paying off student loans early could save money but there are some downsides to consider.
NYC business owners say they won't survive another shutdown
Business owners are holding out hope they can stay open despite rising coronavirus infections in their neighborhoods.
Business owners are holding out hope they can stay open despite rising coronavirus infections in their neighborhoods.
Don't file bankruptcy on student loans — do this instead
A student loan refinance can offer a better alternative to filing bankruptcy.
A student loan refinance can offer a better alternative to filing bankruptcy.
Shop with your gift cards before stores go out of business
Shoppers should pay close attention to stores that are closing and make sure to spend any gift cards they may have there first.
Shoppers should pay close attention to stores that are closing and make sure to spend any gift cards they may have there first.
Regal Cinemas may close after Bond film delay
Cinema chain Cineworld says it is considering closing all its movie theaters in Britain and the United States, after the postponement of the new James Bond film left a big hole in schedules.
Cinema chain Cineworld says it is considering closing all its movie theaters in Britain and the United States, after the postponement of the new James Bond film left a big hole in schedules.
American Dream mall reopens, seeking to regain momentum
The owners of the massive American Dream entertainment and retail complex are hoping to lure visitors back after a six-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The owners of the massive American Dream entertainment and retail complex are hoping to lure visitors back after a six-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon, eBay remove Proud Boys merchandise listings
Online superstores Amazon and eBay have pulled merchandise referencing the far-right Proud Boys after affiliated apparel was spotted on the sites.
Online superstores Amazon and eBay have pulled merchandise referencing the far-right Proud Boys after affiliated apparel was spotted on the sites.
Open a high-yield savings account to earn more interest on your money
Don’t settle for a lower interest rate when growing your hard-earned savings.
Don’t settle for a lower interest rate when growing your hard-earned savings.
How to pay for college without going broke during coronavirus
Having a hard time covering your educational costs this year? Take these steps.
Having a hard time covering your educational costs this year? Take these steps.
Hiring slows for 3rd month; US unemployment rate falls to 7.9%
America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
Stock futures plunge after Trump confirms he has coronavirus
U.S. equity futures plunged by more than 1.6%, or 500 Dow points after President Trump confirmed through a tweet that he and the first lady tested positive for coronavirus.
U.S. equity futures plunged by more than 1.6%, or 500 Dow points after President Trump confirmed through a tweet that he and the first lady tested positive for coronavirus.
NYC restaurant jobs still sharply down from pre-virus levels
New York City’s restaurants are employing only slightly more than half the number of people they were before the coronavirus wreaked havoc in the industry.
New York City’s restaurants are employing only slightly more than half the number of people they were before the coronavirus wreaked havoc in the industry.
Airline industry job losses will affect NYC economy, too
The airline industry is clearly trying to put pressure on Congress to pass a new federal aid package because the industry is dying.
The airline industry is clearly trying to put pressure on Congress to pass a new federal aid package because the industry is dying.
Student loan payments are on hold — what to do with the extra cash
With student loan payments in forbearance, there are several ways to use that money instead. But you’ll want to explore the pros and cons of each option and make a decision that works for you.
With student loan payments in forbearance, there are several ways to use that money instead. But you’ll want to explore the pros and cons of each option and make a decision that works for you.
What should you use a personal loan for?
From an emergency to a big-ticket purchase, personal loans can provide the funding you need.
From an emergency to a big-ticket purchase, personal loans can provide the funding you need.
Diocese of Rockville Centre files for bankruptcy protection
The Diocese of Rockville Centre filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday.
The Diocese of Rockville Centre filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday.
Iconic Ellen's Stardust Diner to reopen
The iconic Ellen's Stardust Diner on 51st Street in Manhattan is set to reopen on October 1.
The iconic Ellen's Stardust Diner on 51st Street in Manhattan is set to reopen on October 1.