Don't fall for these 3 debt consolidation myths
A debt consolidation loan can help you streamline debt repayment.
Transferring schools? 6 things to know about your student loans
Transferring to a new college has its advantages. For college students in “full switch” mode, keeping an eye on student loan obligations during and after a transfer is strongly advised.
3 major home insurance mistakes to avoid
Your home is likely your largest financial investment. Ensuring you're adequately covered by your home insurance policy and avoiding these 3 major home insurance mistakes can give you peace of mind if disaster strikes.
How to automate your savings in 3 steps
If you're looking to save money amid coronavirus, take these three simple steps.
Should I pay off debt before buying a house?
Consumers can buy a home even if they have credit card debt, but take these financial steps to do it wisely.
Do you need to have a good credit score to get a student loan?
A higher credit score helps you receive a lower interest rate for student loans.
Beware of these 4 home and auto insurance scams
Insurance scams are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know to play it safe.
This loan type is popular with homeowners — but it comes with a huge risk
A HELOC could be a risky choice for some homeowners.
Target giving $500 pandemic bonuses to 375,000 frontline employees
Target has handed out bonuses before during the pandemic, and this latest one gives $500 to hundreds of thousands of frontline workers.
Biden could cancel student loan debt: Should you still pay now?
President Biden has proposed relief for student loan borrowers.
Budweiser joins Coke, Pepsi brands in sitting out Super Bowl to donate to COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Anheuser-Busch won't be advertising its Budweiser brand during Super Bowl LV. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts.
Despite pandemic eviction bans, people are still losing their homes
The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.
Landlord demands $20K in back rent from California gym or owners must leave
As a new administration promised relief, the Kovaks found a notice on the door of their Sonoma facility. It was a demand from his out-of-state landlord to pay $20,000 in back rent or vacate the premises in 72 hours.
3 easy ways to increase your savings in 2021
Opening a high-yield savings account can help you reach your personal finance goals in the new year.
Should you refinance your mortgage if you plan on moving?
How to know when it makes sense to refinance your mortgage even if you are planning to relocate.
Unemployment freeze traps valid claims in a red tape nightmare
Unemployed workers with legitimate claims have had their accounts frozen by the department, sometimes for months, as part of an anti-fraud crackdown.
Judge rules Amazon won't have to restore Parler web service
Amazon won't be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app, which is favored by followers of former President Donald Trump.
Do the benefits of college outweigh the costs? How to find out
When you're submitting college applications, it's important to consider student loan debt. Find out how to make the best choice for where to attend school.
What are the new FHA loan limits for 2021?
Here's how much in loans the Federal Housing Administration is offering home buyers.
Plan to cancel up to $50K in student loan debt could come with tax bomb
If you have student loans, you may be faced with a big tax bill at the end of the year if the Biden administration adopts Schumer’s call for $50,000 in student loan forgiveness.