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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.