US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens

U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.

No-credit-check loans: Why to avoid them and what to do instead

Borrowing money isn’t out of the question when you have poor credit — but no-credit-check loans are expensive and can trap you in a cycle of debt.

Student loan borrowers who enlist a cosigner can save thousands on their college debt, data shows

Adding a creditworthy cosigner to your private student loans can help you lock in a lower interest rate and save money on your college debt over time. Keep reading to learn more about what you should look for in a student loan cosigner.

Impact of Ida threatens Georgia restaurant seafood supply

Major interstates are closed because of debris from Hurricane Ida, threatening restaurants in metro Atlanta's ability to receive food with short shelf lives.

Social Security will be insolvent by 2034 due to COVID-19 pandemic

The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that Social Security's massive trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034 instead of last year's estimated exhaustion date of 2035.