FHFA to permanently allow desktop appraisals: How can it make the mortgage process easier?
The FHFA made desktop appraisals, a hybrid appraisal tool that allows appraisers to perform a valuation without physically visiting the home, permanent. Here's how that benefits borrowers.
Social Security payments increasing significantly in 2022, new bill could send payments higher
The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.
Solid for 18 days: 20-year mortgage refinance rates are today’s best refi deal | Oct. 29, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 29, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
US salaries grew more last quarter than they have in 2 decades
The Labor Department said Friday that pay increased 1.5% in the third quarter. That’s up sharply from 0.9% in the previous quarter.
US unemployment claims drop to pandemic low of 281,000
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
Artist makes money from NFT and cryptocurrency
A young artist is making a name for himself and a growing bank account to show for it.
Online grocery retailers have hidden price markups, MIT study finds: How to save money on your food budget
Stocking your shelves with fresh groceries shouldn't be a financial burden. But with the rise of online grocery shopping, prices are becoming less predictable, according to a study from MIT.
These are the top 10 most stolen vehicles in America, report finds
Car theft is on the rise, according to a new report, and certain makes and models are being stolen at a higher rate.
LA to give $1,000 no-strings-attached monthly payments to families in new guaranteed-income program
The BIG:LEAP -- Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot -- program will give $1,000 in direct cash payments to families each month for 12 months. The no-strings-attached payments will be given to families who were impacted by the pandemic and are living in poverty.
$2.6 million Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Sun Valley
Double check your tickets! A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, in Tuesday's drawing was sold at a liquor store in Sun Valley.
Mortgage rates remain above 3%, but homeowners can still save by refinancing
Mortgage interest rates are continuing to increase, rising past 3% this week. But as rates rise, homeowners can still save through a mortgage refinance.
20-year mortgage interest rates dip, emerge as today's best mortgage deal | Oct. 27, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 27, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Refinance bargain window still open: Mortgage refinance rates stick for three terms | Oct. 27, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 27, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Ports of LA, Long Beach to fine firms over container backlog
In an effort to ease congestion, the ports will start fining shipping companies whose cargo containers linger for too long at marine terminals.
Spanx founder gifts employees 2 1st-class plane tickets, $10,000 following Blackstone deal
Spanx founder, Sara Blakely, gifted all of her employees two first-class tickets to anywhere in the world and $10,000 each following a major deal with Blackstone.
Disneyland increasing ticket prices in California
The "Happiest Place on Earth," just got more expensive.
California’s unemployment fraud reaches at least $20 billion
State officials blamed nearly all of that fraud on a hastily approved expansion of unemployment benefits by Congress that let people who were self-employed get weekly checks from the government with few safeguards to stop people from getting benefits who were not eligible to receive them.
Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
Here is the average cost for auto insurance in 2021, and how to keep your costs down
See where auto insurance costs averaged highest and lowest in the U.S., and find out how to lower your premiums.
Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy, data shows: How to reduce your hospital bills
Filing for bankruptcy can discharge your medical debt, but it can leave a lasting negative impact on your creditworthiness.