Nun who ran Catholic school in Torrance accused of embezzling $835K
The retired principal of a Catholic elementary school in Torrance, who as a nun took a vow of poverty, confessed to fraud and money laundering charges involving the theft of more than $835,000 in school funds to pay for personal expenses, including gambling trips, federal prosecutors announced.
US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
What to know if you defer your personal loan
While a loan deferment can help in the short term if you can’t pay your bill, it’s important to understand the long-term impact.
Jumbo loans: Everything you need to know
A big purchase may require a big mortgage.
Chipotle raising prices to offset its $15 minimum wage hike
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
Families receive child tax credit letters: The dates you will receive payments
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Does having student loan debt make it harder to buy a house?
Student loan debt could prove challenging when seeking mortgage approval.
Janet Yellen: Interest rates may need to rise to ensure ‘economy doesn't overheat’
Inflation fears are beginning to rise, and now Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said interest rates may need to rise in order to combat that risk.
How to protect your credit from fraud
Consumers can avoid public WiFi and not click on suspicious links to avoid fraud.
Getting a mortgage is getting easier than ever
The past year brought many hardships to the housing market as home prices skyrocketed and inventory was hard to come by. However, securing a home loan got much easier.
Need to lower your car insurance? Here’s how to do it
You don’t have to take car insurance rate hikes lying down.
Homebuyers looking for a down payment shouldn't dip into these accounts
More lenders require a 20% down payment to qualify for the best mortgage rates. Using these money accounts to buy a home can cause unexpected financial stress.
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates end May near historical lows
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's 10-year mortgage refinance rate drops back down to 2% | June 7, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 7, 2021, which are trending down from last Friday.
Man drives off with gas pump after winning $1M in Michigan lottery
A 59-year-old man lottery winner became so overwhelmed by his excitement, he forgot he was refilling his gas tank and drove off.
Is tornado damage covered by my home insurance policy?
Tornado damage can be devastating and you need to make sure you’re adequately covered from financial loss. Here’s what you need to know about your home insurance policy and tornado damage.
What is a 3-year college degree program and how much does it cost?
College students looking to step on the accelerator can do so with three-year academic programs.
Biden 'extremely optimistic' about May jobs report, economists less so
President Joe Biden said the latest jobs report leaves room for optimism. However, economists were disappointed with the latest numbers.
Some of the best places to get a personal loan
Your credit and financial situation will determine where is the best place to get a personal loan for your needs.
Restaurant labor shortage may force higher wages for workers
Critics claim unemployment benefits are keeping people out of the restaurant workforce. But workers and labor organizers say that the reality is more complex, and that food service workers haven't been paid a living wage.