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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for May 17, 2021, which are unchanged from last Friday. (iStock)
Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15, officials say
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates stick below 3% for 18th straight day | May 17, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for May 17, 2021, which are unchanged from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 17, 2021, which are unchanged from last Friday.
Bill Gates left Microsoft board amid investigation into affair, according to report
Board members at Microsoft Corp. made a decision in 2020 that it wasn't appropriate for its co-founder Bill Gates to continue sitting on its board as they investigated the billionaire’s prior romantic relationship with a female Microsoft employee.
Board members at Microsoft Corp. made a decision in 2020 that it wasn't appropriate for its co-founder Bill Gates to continue sitting on its board as they investigated the billionaire’s prior romantic relationship with a female Microsoft employee.
IRS begins issuing tax refunds before federal filing deadline arrives
Taxpayers in the Inland Empire and elsewhere who already filed their 2020 federal income taxes and included unemployment relief payments in gross earnings may be getting some money back that they might not have expected, the IRS announced Friday.
Taxpayers in the Inland Empire and elsewhere who already filed their 2020 federal income taxes and included unemployment relief payments in gross earnings may be getting some money back that they might not have expected, the IRS announced Friday.
Will my spouse’s debt affect our joint mortgage application?
Joint mortgage debt can hurt your chances of securing a low interest rate. Here’s what you need to know about debt before applying for a loan.
Joint mortgage debt can hurt your chances of securing a low interest rate. Here’s what you need to know about debt before applying for a loan.
5 strategic ways to save for your child’s college tuition
529 plans are the most popular savings vehicle for college, but other options may be a better fit for you and your child.
529 plans are the most popular savings vehicle for college, but other options may be a better fit for you and your child.
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.
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)
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.
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.
Home improvements can increase your home's value, but it's important to have the right insurance coverage.
5 things to know about personal loan fees
Reading the fine print can save you some money.
Reading the fine print can save you some money.
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.
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.
Thinking about buying a fixer-upper? Here’s what you need to consider before signing on the dotted line.
Today’s California mortgage and refinance rates mixed: Home purchase rates stick below 2.5% — for now | May 13
Compare mortgage rates in California for May 13, 2021. Mortgage refinance rates are up, while rates for home purchase are down from yesterday.
Compare mortgage rates in California for May 13, 2021. Mortgage refinance rates are up, while rates for home purchase are down from yesterday.
Cash-out refinance: Pros, cons, when to get one
A cash-out refinance replaces your current mortgage with a larger mortgage and lets you withdraw equity in cash. You can use the money however you want.
A cash-out refinance replaces your current mortgage with a larger mortgage and lets you withdraw equity in cash. You can use the money however you want.