What is earnest money when buying a home?
Home sellers want this show of good faith before they take their house off the market.
Can’t pay for college because of coronavirus? Here’s what you need to do
Don’t let the COVID-19 pandemic derail your college plans.
Where’s my stimulus check? IRS adds phone operators to answer relief payment questions
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
Coronavirus causing financial crisis — here’s how your credit card can help
Credit cards can provide a lifeline during financial difficulties.
Charge card vs. credit card: What's the difference?
Credit and charge cards have their similarities, but they actually have more differences. Getting to know those differences can steer you toward a better choice of plastic down the road.
How to stay calm in coronavirus uncertainty and hold on to your money
The rapid and uncontrolled spread of coronavirus has generated levels of fear, uncertainty and volatility that can make sound investing decisions difficult.
Survey: 40% of Americans fear they won't be able to retire
The current economic crisis has many Americans already planning to dip into their 401(k)s, but there are better options.
Coronavirus pandemic puts Social Security at risk of insolvency by 2030
Bipartisan Policy Institute estimated that the depletion date would jump from 2035 to 2029.
What to do if your credit card gets declined
It can be embarrassing, but it’s not necessarily your fault.
Student loans and coronavirus: Top 5 questions
How will coronavirus affect your educational debt? Read on to find out what you need to know about student loans and coronavirus.
Coronavirus pandemic forces retirement savings to take backseat, study shows
A new study shows Americans are concentrating less on their retirement savings as other priorities take precedence.
Unemployed due to coronavirus? How to get a personal loan with no job
As millions are becoming unemployed due to Coronavirus, many are looking into personal loans to stay afloat. Here’s what you need to know before applying.
How do I get rid of PMI on my mortgage?
Private mortgage insurance (PMI) payments can be removed if you follow one of these steps below.
How to get a mortgage (and save money) if you're unemployed right now
Being laid off because of coronavirus could throw a wrench in your mortgage plans.
How to get a refund or credit on your car insurance if you’re driving less amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many major auto insurance companies in the U.S. are offering policyholders some sort of refund or credits.
Coronavirus mortgage relief options you should consider if money's tight
Coronavirus has prompted loan servicers to extend relief to economically-challenged borrowers.
Grocery store prices rose last month amid COVID-19 pandemic
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How to pay off debt while unemployed during coronavirus
Unemployment and debt are major concerns during the Coronavirus pandemic. Here are some options to help you stay afloat.
Is it possible to get a no-documentation mortgage loan?
Federal student loan borrowers have caught a break on payments. But should they take it?
Coronavirus pauses federal student loans for 6 months — should you pay anyway?
Federal student loan borrowers have caught a break on payments. But should they take it?