Interest rates are low right now — do these 3 things to earn more money
With interest rates in decline, where can a saver go to pad their portfolio? These three landing spots make the grade.
With interest rates in decline, where can a saver go to pad their portfolio? These three landing spots make the grade.
Amazon says most of its pandemic hires can remain as full-time employees
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Mortgage interest rates vary by lender — how to compare offers
Want to save money on your monthly mortgage payment and over the long haul? Comparison-shopping is the key.
Want to save money on your monthly mortgage payment and over the long haul? Comparison-shopping is the key.
41 million have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
How to choose the best student loan refinancing offer
Refinancing your student debt could save you cash. Here’s how to go about it right.
Refinancing your student debt could save you cash. Here’s how to go about it right.
It’s not junk mail: Coronavirus stimulus payment debit cards come in plain envelope
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Stocks soar on reopening optimism
U.S. equity markets surged to their best levels in months as states continued to reopen and as traders returned to the New York Stock Exchange for the first time since shutting down on March 23 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
U.S. equity markets surged to their best levels in months as states continued to reopen and as traders returned to the New York Stock Exchange for the first time since shutting down on March 23 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
How to use your credit card to solve financial emergencies
Credit cards can provide a stopgap measure to pay bills.
Credit cards can provide a stopgap measure to pay bills.
Where Americans are spending and saving money in coronavirus pandemic
Forty-five percent surveyed said they spent more during quarantine.
Forty-five percent surveyed said they spent more during quarantine.
5 ways to save money on your mortgage during coronavirus
If you’re struggling to may your mortgage, there’s help available.
If you’re struggling to may your mortgage, there’s help available.
Nearly 39 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
4 mortgage refinancing mistakes that can cost you money
With mortgages rates in decline, millions of Americans are mulling over a mortgage refinancing deal. When the light turns “green”, avoid these mortgage refinancing mistakes
With mortgages rates in decline, millions of Americans are mulling over a mortgage refinancing deal. When the light turns “green”, avoid these mortgage refinancing mistakes
Largest yet: $1.3 billion contract awarded for border wall
Trump has promised to build 450 miles of wall along the border with Mexico by the end of the year. So far, the government has awarded millions of dollars in contracts for construction of 30-foot-tall barriers, along with new lighting, technology, and infrastructure. The Trump administration says it has already built 187 miles of wall. Some of it is new, but most is replacing old, much shorter barriers that officials say were not sufficient.
Trump has promised to build 450 miles of wall along the border with Mexico by the end of the year. So far, the government has awarded millions of dollars in contracts for construction of 30-foot-tall barriers, along with new lighting, technology, and infrastructure. The Trump administration says it has already built 187 miles of wall. Some of it is new, but most is replacing old, much shorter barriers that officials say were not sufficient.
What is earnest money when buying a home?
Home sellers want this show of good faith before they take their house off the market.
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.
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.
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
‘Not just a horror story’: FTC says some nursing homes are taking residents' stimulus checks
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
Coronavirus causing financial crisis — here’s how your credit card can help
Credit cards can provide a lifeline during financial difficulties.
Credit cards can provide a lifeline during financial difficulties.
IRS to issue coronavirus stimulus payments on prepaid debit card
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week, the Trump administration said on Monday.
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week, the Trump administration said on Monday.