Should you put your stimulus check in a high-yield savings account?

If you can cover all of your basic needs, such as groceries and rent, use the $1,400 stimulus check to start or increase an emergency fund by depositing the funds in a high-yield savings account.

Should I refinance? How to know if it’s the right time

If you’re asking yourself “Should I refinance my home?” while interest rates are low, here are factors to consider.

Buying a home that's for sale by owner? 5 tips to keep in mind

Buying a home that’s for sale by owner (FSBO) doesn’t necessarily change the process for you as the buyer, but there are a few things to keep in mind throughout the process.

JBS, world’s largest meat producer, moves to reopen ‘vast majority’ of plants after cyberattack

The world’s largest meat processing company said late Tuesday that it had made “significant progress” in dealing with the cyberattack and expected the “vast majority” of its plants to be operating on Wednesday.

Ally Financial ends all overdraft fees, becomes first large bank to do so

It’s a major move by Ally, the 17th largest bank in the country by size, and for the industry, which has been reliant on overdraft fees for decades to boost their profits.

How to determine the interest you pay on student loans

How much is student loan interest? Here's how to calculate the amount of interest you'll pay on your educational loans.

Restaurant celebrates one year of business after opening during COVID-19 pandemic

A Dunwoody small business owner decided to open his own restaurant during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it paid off. He is celebrating one year of success, with the city's mayor and other leaders by his side for a soft opening ceremony

Want to lower the price of your future home? 6 ways to work with a seller

The current housing market is definitely friendly to sellers, but that doesn’t mean you can negotiate down the price when buying a home. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

Biden's budget proposal: How it could impact your wallet

President Biden's proposed $6 trillion federal budget focuses primarily on America's infrastructure, but there are a few proposals that may have a direct impact on your finances.

When to use a personal loan over a credit card

Make sure you know when a personal loan will offer better solutions for your financial needs than a credit card.

Biden admin to suspend oil, gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The Biden administration is suspending oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as it reviews the environmental impacts of drilling in the remote region.

How to pay for summer travel with airfare costs on the rise

Prices for domestic plane tickets are expected to increase 16% this summer, so it's more important than ever to be mindful when financing your next vacation.

Ransomware attack on world's largest meat company disrupts global production

A weekend ransomware attack on the world’s largest meat company is disrupting production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline.

Target reopens fitting rooms at all stores after closing to customers during pandemic

Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.