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.
The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.
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.
The digital-only bank said it is forgiving overdraft fees for customers through July 18, 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis.
How to ensure you get your IRS coronavirus stimulus check
The IRS has set up an online application to make sure people who do not need to file taxes get their stimulus checks.
The IRS has set up an online application to make sure people who do not need to file taxes get their stimulus checks.
Coronavirus economic impact payments: What you need to know
The distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks, according to the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service. But who is receiving a check and how much? Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
The distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks, according to the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service. But who is receiving a check and how much? Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Stocks fall on Wall Street, head for worst week since 2008
Stocks fell on Wall Street, shaving another 3.2% off the Dow Jones industrials and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.
Stocks fell on Wall Street, shaving another 3.2% off the Dow Jones industrials and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.
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.
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.
Finances for women need special consideration
All of us can tweak, tighten or renew our financial awareness. But a financial planner regularly featured on FOX 5 finds that women, in particular, could use a more pointed message because of these reasons.
All of us can tweak, tighten or renew our financial awareness. But a financial planner regularly featured on FOX 5 finds that women, in particular, could use a more pointed message because of these reasons.
IRS announces new agreement with Free File to ‘strengthen’ free online filing option
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Monday an agreement with Free File, Inc. (FFI) to “strengthen” a free online filing option for taxpayers.
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Monday an agreement with Free File, Inc. (FFI) to “strengthen” a free online filing option for taxpayers.
Understanding the 4 'languages' of finances
Ever feel like when you're talking to your significant other about money, he or she talks a different language? Well, according to money educator Tarra Jackson, you're right. Money problems are a leading factor in divorce, so it's worth fixing this lack of communication.
Ever feel like when you're talking to your significant other about money, he or she talks a different language? Well, according to money educator Tarra Jackson, you're right. Money problems are a leading factor in divorce, so it's worth fixing this lack of communication.
Survey: Two-thirds of millennials think they’ll become wealthy in the future
Two-thirds of millennials believe that they will one day be wealthy, compared to only half of Gen Xers and only a quarter of Baby Boomers, according to a survey from MagnifyMoney by Lending Tree.
Two-thirds of millennials believe that they will one day be wealthy, compared to only half of Gen Xers and only a quarter of Baby Boomers, according to a survey from MagnifyMoney by Lending Tree.
Manage the prices at the pump through 2 apps
When tensions between the US and Middle Eastern nations tighten, we naturally entertain the question, 'Will gas prices rise?' Well, a lot goes into the price at the pump, not just a single issue, so let's just be prepared if the numbers go up as we think about holiday travel down the road.
When tensions between the US and Middle Eastern nations tighten, we naturally entertain the question, 'Will gas prices rise?' Well, a lot goes into the price at the pump, not just a single issue, so let's just be prepared if the numbers go up as we think about holiday travel down the road.