FHFA to permanently allow desktop appraisals: How can it make the mortgage process easier?

FHFA to permanently allow desktop appraisals: How can it make the mortgage process easier?

The FHFA made desktop appraisals, a hybrid appraisal tool that allows appraisers to perform a valuation without physically visiting the home, permanent. Here's how that benefits borrowers.

The FHFA made desktop appraisals, a hybrid appraisal tool that allows appraisers to perform a valuation without physically visiting the home, permanent. Here's how that benefits borrowers.

Social Security payments increasing significantly in 2022, new bill could send payments higher

Social Security payments increasing significantly in 2022, new bill could send payments higher

The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.

The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.

Best low-income loans: 12 lenders to consider

Best low-income loans: 12 lenders to consider

While having a low income might limit your borrowing options, there are lenders that offer low-income loans.

While having a low income might limit your borrowing options, there are lenders that offer low-income loans.

Salesforce pledges $300M to climate change investments

Salesforce pledges $300M to climate change investments

Salesforce on Thursday announced the San Francisco company would be giving $300 million to new climate investments toward reforestation and restoration.

Salesforce on Thursday announced the San Francisco company would be giving $300 million to new climate investments toward reforestation and restoration.

Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts

Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts

The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.

The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.

Online grocery retailers have hidden price markups, MIT study finds: How to save money on your food budget

Online grocery retailers have hidden price markups, MIT study finds: How to save money on your food budget

Stocking your shelves with fresh groceries shouldn't be a financial burden. But with the rise of online grocery shopping, prices are becoming less predictable, according to a study from MIT.

Stocking your shelves with fresh groceries shouldn't be a financial burden. But with the rise of online grocery shopping, prices are becoming less predictable, according to a study from MIT.

Mortgage rates remain above 3%, but homeowners can still save by refinancing

Mortgage rates remain above 3%, but homeowners can still save by refinancing

Mortgage interest rates are continuing to increase, rising past 3% this week. But as rates rise, homeowners can still save through a mortgage refinance.

Mortgage interest rates are continuing to increase, rising past 3% this week. But as rates rise, homeowners can still save through a mortgage refinance.