Personal loan vs. credit card — when to use each one
Both personal loans and credit cards can help you finance a major purchase. But which one is the best fit for your situation?
Thinking about getting a reverse mortgage? Consider these factors
A reverse mortgage is a way for seniors to borrow against the equity they have in their homes, but they aren’t right for everyone. Consider these options instead.
AT&T signs deal to merge WarnerMedia operations with rival Discovery
AT&T will combine its media operations that include CNN HBO, TNT and TBS in a $43 billion deal with Discovery, which owns networks like Food Network and HGTV. The deal is expected to close by the middle of 2022.
Looking to save on your 30-year mortgage? Here’s how to do it
A 30-year mortgage is the most popular option, thanks to its stability and affordability. But this loan option can be pricey in the long run due to interest. Here's how to save money on your home loan.
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates do not budge from record low set last week
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's mortgage refinance rates hang on at record lows | May 17, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for May 17, 2021, which are unchanged from last Friday. (iStock)
Target no longer requiring masks for vaccinated customers, employees
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Californians, businesses eagerly await updated mask guidelines from state
The CDC revised its recommendations Thursday, saying fully vaccinated people could resume most indoor and outdoor activities without a mask. But with no update from state officials, Californians are confused on what to do, especially business owners.
Owners of three Bay Area restaurants charged with tax evasion, labor law violations
Three people have been arraigned in connection to tax evasion and labor law violations at Japanese restaurants in San Jose, Concord and Daly City that they owned and operated.
Retired Black NFL players say brain-injury payouts discriminate
Thousands of retired Black professional football players are demanding an end to the controversial use of “race-norming” to determine which players are eligible for claim payouts in the NFL’s $1 billion brain injury settlement.
Today's mortgage refinance rates stick around historic lows | May 14, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for May 14, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates move lower | May 14, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for May 14, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday. (iStock)
5 surefire ways to get out of debt in 2021
If you want to aggressively tackle your debt, you'll need strategies that move the needle.
Making home improvements? How to make sure you stay covered by insurance
Home improvements can increase your home's value, but it's important to have the right insurance coverage.
Port of Oakland reports record-setting import volume as U.S. economy rebounds from pandemic
The Port of Oakland handled the equivalent of 100,096 20-foot containers in April, up 25 percent from a year ago. It's the largest monthly amount of imports in the port's 94-year history.
McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores
McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.
Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
What to consider if you’re buying a fixer-upper
Thinking about buying a fixer-upper? Here’s what you need to consider before signing on the dotted line.
Today's mortgage rates: Average bounces down after yesterday’s spike | May 13, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for May 13, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday.
San Jose Flea Market vendors fearful about their future
The San Jose Planning Commission is set to vote on new plans for an urban village around the Berryessa BART station. It could impact the historic San Jose Flea Market. Long-time vendors are concerned about their livelihoods.