What are the closing costs for selling a home?
There are a number of closing costs you can expect to pay when selling a home.
Credit card annual fees can unlock better benefits — here’s how it works
Credit cards with annual fees can offer massive benefits, but they may not be right for everyone.
Coronavirus student loan interest waivers being offered — how to take advantage
President Trump has aided those with student loans by suspending payments until September 30, 2020. But who qualifies for this relief?
The basics of no-closing cost mortgage refinancing
So-called “no-cost” mortgage refinancing deals are a good deal for some consumers – but you’re paying the closing costs either way.
FICO made new credit score changes — here's how to avoid lowering yours
The newest FICO score likely won’t take effect for several years, but it’s still good to be prepared.
Mortgage rates near record low — here's why it's a good idea to refinance
Here’s how to tell if refinancing is worth the cost.
Refinance student loans now and you'll likely save money — here's why
The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.
IRS stimulus payments status check; agency says enhancements made to 'Get My Payment' tool
The Internal Revenue Service says it has made significant enhancements to the "Get My Payment" tool designed to help Americans eligible to receive Economic Impact Payments.
Fed eliminates transfer limit on monthly withdrawals from savings accounts
The Federal Reserve announced Friday that banks can allow consumers to make an unlimited number of withdrawals from their savings accounts without paying an additional fee.
Ally Bank waives overdraft fees for customers amid coronavirus pandemic
The digital-only bank said it is forgiving overdraft fees for customers through July 18, 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Americans have $21B in unused gift cards and store credits
Although gift cards have topped holiday wish lists in recent years, half of U.S. adults currently have unredeemed gift cards or store credits that are estimated to be valued at $21 billion in untouched money, according to a new survey released on Tuesday from personal finance resource Bankrate. This whopping 10-figure number even includes airline redemption vouchers.
Growing number of Americans spend 30 percent or more of income on rent, Harvard report claims
A new study claimed that 20.8 million American renters spent 30 percent of their income on housing expenses such as rent and utilities in 2018
Your 401(k) may not be safe: More cybercriminals are targeting retirement accounts
Bank accounts are getting harder to hack, so cybercriminals are increasingly targeting retirement accounts, such as 401(k), and experts warn that there's no guarantee you'll get reimbursed after a hack.
Social Security changes in 2020
A new year often brings slight changes to some of America's most popular programs, and Social Security is no exception.
IRS releases updated income tax brackets for 2020
The IRS on Wednesday released the updated tax brackets for the 2020 filing season, which have been modified to keep pace with inflation.
The Good Word: Jason Howell, American University professor and author of ‘Joy of Financial Planning’
Certified Financial Planner Jason Howell joins Tisha Lewis on The Good Word podcast. Howell is the author of “Joy of Financial Planning” and a professor at American University.
Fed cuts rates a 3rd time this year but signals likely pause
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the third time this year to try to sustain the economic expansion in the face of global threats. But it hinted that it won't likely cut again this year.
IRS warns of dangerous new email impersonation scam
The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners warned taxpayers Thursday of a new scam being perpetrated through emails purporting to be communications from the IRS.
Chase Bank forgives all outstanding credit card debt for Canadian customers
Canadians who owed money on their credit cards with Chase Bank have a little less debt on their plate after the company recently forgave all outstanding balances as it exited the Canadian credit card market.
One of Northern Virginia’s most popular zip codes feeling the impact of Amazon’s newest planned headquarters
One of Northern Virginia’s most popular zip codes continues to be high in demand when it comes to housing.