‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
5 ways to pay for a home office remodel
Need a home office? Here are a few ways you can pay for the workspace.
6 ways to spot student loan forgiveness scams
Student loan relief scammers are enticing students with loan forgiveness and false promises. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Find out how to spot these 6 scams.
Refinancing your mortgage during COVID? Look for this one lender feature
Should you refinance your mortgage during COVID? You might be surprised to know that this is the best time to refinance as long as you look for this one lender feature. Visit Credible to get prequalified.
Today's average mortgage rate hits record 76-day low | May 5, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for May 5, 2021, which are trending from yesterday.
Student loan savings - what to do with your money with payments paused
Borrowers can use the temporary student loan repayment fees to strength their financial health. Here are four ways to use these funds to increase your savings or pay down debt.
Can my tax refund be garnished for late student loan payments?
Income tax refunds normally can be garnished for unpaid federal student loan debt. But this year, the rules are different.
Today's 30-year mortgage refinance rates dip under 3% | May 4, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for May 4, 2021, which are down from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates — 30-year rates fall to 18-day low | May 4, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for May 4, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday.
Life insurance pros and cons: What you need to know
Purchasing life insurance coverage offers peace of mind, but at what cost?
How to know if your home is too expensive
Housing makes up the largest chunk of many people’s budgets, but can quickly become unaffordable. We’ve rounded up expert tips for how to tell if your home is too expensive.
May begins with a dip in mortgage refinance rates: fall to lowest since February | May 3, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for May 3, 2021, which are down from last Friday.
Need a $75,000 personal loan? What to know
Only a few lenders offer $75,000 personal loans, and you’ll likely need very good to excellent credit to qualify.
Does refinancing your mortgage lower your credit score?
Refinancing your mortgage may temporarily lower your credit score, but the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks, and there are ways to maintain a good credit score through your refinance.
Today's mortgage rates: 15-year rates slide to 6-day low | May 3, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for May 3, 2021, which are down from last Friday.
Getting a boat loan: What you need to know
Before you set sail in a new boat, educate yourself on boat loans, so you don’t sink yourself with a bad loan.
3 reasons why you need a dash cam in your car
Here are the biggest reasons to buy a dash cam, plus key features to look for.
Exxon posts $2.7B quarterly profit after unprecedented year
Exxon Mobil reported profits of $2.73 billion in the first quarter, after a tumultuous year led to major spending reductions.
Considering a mortgage refinance? 2021 may be the time to get one
With mortgage interest rates on the rise, if you’re ready to refinance, why wait?
Today’s mortgage refinance rates hold firm for third straight day | April 30, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for April 30, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.