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.
Tesla posts net profit for fifth straight quarter
The electric car and solar panel maker says Wednesday that it made $331 million, or 27 cents per share, for its fifth-straight profitable quarter.
East Bay sisters start environmentally friendly shampoo company
Fourteen-year-old Tessa Rose-Scheeres and her 11-year-old sister Davia, are now in the shampoo business.
3 easy ways to get out of debt
Climb out of debt by taking one of these alternative payoff approaches.
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.
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.
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.
4 ways to get lower mortgage refinance rates
The best rates are reserved for the least risky borrowers. Here’s how to make sure you fall into that category.
Refinance vs. loan modification: Which is better?
Consider these things as you decide whether to change the terms of your loan via a refinance or loan modification.
How to negotiate a lower interest rate on your credit card
Learning how to negotiate a credit card rate is a skill every financial consumer should learn.
Wells Fargo fires over 100 employees over improperly obtained COVID-19 aid money
According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.
Yelp's new feature flags businesses accused of racism
What if you had a way to see if an employee of a particular restaurant was involved in a racist incident?
US investigates fire reports in Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles
The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle can catch fire.
Don't ignore low student loan rates — why you should refinance today
Student loan refinancing rates are near record lows. Here's why you should consider refinancing now.
IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check
The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.
Indoor dining poses challenges for businesses and workers alike
Restaurant workers say they don’t feel safe with the shift to indoor dining, and feel trapped because they probably can’t collect unemployment if they quit.
Petco stops selling dog shock collars, asks its competitors to do the same
Petco has stopped selling shock collars and it’s calling on others in the pet industry to follow its lead.
Californians awaiting unemployment funds still struggle to meet basic needs
While unemployment claims are on hold for two weeks as the agency addresses backlogged applications and fraud, many eligible Californians have been awaiting their checks for months. It’s time they can’t afford, as they cannot meet basic needs and fall behind on bills.
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.
Stocks drop after President Trump calls off stimulus talks
The sudden drop followed Trump ordering a stop to negotiations with Democrats over another round of stimulus for the economy