Consumer prices rising at historic pace: What it means for your personal finances
Risks of inflation are rising and consumer prices increased at their highest rate in more than a decade, driven by increasing auto prices.
Risks of inflation are rising and consumer prices increased at their highest rate in more than a decade, driven by increasing auto prices.
Is it a good idea for drivers to buy GAP insurance?
GAP insurance is an optional supplemental coverage that helps pay off your vehicle loan if your car is totaled and you owe more than its depreciated value. It's a good idea for several reasons.
GAP insurance is an optional supplemental coverage that helps pay off your vehicle loan if your car is totaled and you owe more than its depreciated value. It's a good idea for several reasons.
Biden raising federal firefighter pay to $15 an hour ahead of wildfire season
President Joe Biden is raising pay for federal firefighters and announcing other moves to boost U.S. wildfire-firefighting capacity.
President Joe Biden is raising pay for federal firefighters and announcing other moves to boost U.S. wildfire-firefighting capacity.
Hot housing market eliminates some risks from using cash-out refinances for student loans
Take advantage of the hot housing market and roll your student loans into your mortgage with a cash-out refinance.
Take advantage of the hot housing market and roll your student loans into your mortgage with a cash-out refinance.
Today's mortgage refinance rates all trend upward for first time since mid-March | June 30, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 30, 2021, which are up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 30, 2021, which are up from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates rise across 30- and 15-year terms | June 30, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for June 30, 2021, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 30, 2021, which are trending up from yesterday.
Does your child need life insurance? What to know
Should you take out a life insurance policy for your children? Here’s what you should know about child life insurance policies and when it makes sense to purchase one.
Should you take out a life insurance policy for your children? Here’s what you should know about child life insurance policies and when it makes sense to purchase one.
Millwork company expansion promises 150 new jobs in Georgia, governor says
Woodgrain is investing roughly $10 million in its Leesburg plant, adding about 150 new jobs.
Woodgrain is investing roughly $10 million in its Leesburg plant, adding about 150 new jobs.
Child tax credit: Families who have higher 2021 earnings can opt out
Families who are earning more in 2021 but were receiving assistance through the child tax credit program may have become ineligible and will get a chance to opt out of those payments to avoid having to pay it back next April during tax season.
Families who are earning more in 2021 but were receiving assistance through the child tax credit program may have become ineligible and will get a chance to opt out of those payments to avoid having to pay it back next April during tax season.
Do I have to pay taxes on my savings account?
The interest you earn on the money in your savings account is considered taxable income in the year the interest was earned. The tax you pay is determined by your overall taxable income for that same year.
The interest you earn on the money in your savings account is considered taxable income in the year the interest was earned. The tax you pay is determined by your overall taxable income for that same year.
Could your credit score impact your ability to get a new job?
Make sure you know how your credit could influence your employment.
Make sure you know how your credit could influence your employment.
Rise in car loans boosts US consumer credit usage in April, Fed report shows
More people are buying cars as the pandemic lifts and the demand is causing costs to surge.
More people are buying cars as the pandemic lifts and the demand is causing costs to surge.
Heat wave relief: How to pay for a new air conditioning system
Several regions of America are experiencing a record-shattering heat wave, which is bad news for people without central air. Keep reading to learn more about air conditioning financing, and compare your financing options.
Several regions of America are experiencing a record-shattering heat wave, which is bad news for people without central air. Keep reading to learn more about air conditioning financing, and compare your financing options.
Ready to refinance a rental property? What to know
Refinancing a rental property can help you accomplish several financial goals, but lender requirements are stringent.
Refinancing a rental property can help you accomplish several financial goals, but lender requirements are stringent.
How to decide if student loan refinancing is right for you
Although refinancing your student loan can help you save money, it might not be the best option for you.
Although refinancing your student loan can help you save money, it might not be the best option for you.
Today's 30-year mortgage refinance rates bounce downward again | June 29, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 29, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 29, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates dip for 20-year and 10-year terms | June 29, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for June 29, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 29, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Home prices surge by most on record
Home prices rose 14.6% year over year nationally in April, according to the national Case-Shiller index, making for the highest reading in more than 30 years of recordkeeping.
Home prices rose 14.6% year over year nationally in April, according to the national Case-Shiller index, making for the highest reading in more than 30 years of recordkeeping.
Homeowners previously in COVID mortgage forbearance can qualify for low-income refinance – here's how
Fannie Mae's low-income refinance program is now available to more homeowners after the lender expanded the program to include those who skipped payments due to COVID-19 forbearance.
Fannie Mae's low-income refinance program is now available to more homeowners after the lender expanded the program to include those who skipped payments due to COVID-19 forbearance.
Should you update your homeowners insurance if you're working from home?
As working from home becomes more common, you may need to update your homeowners insurance to ensure you are properly covered.
As working from home becomes more common, you may need to update your homeowners insurance to ensure you are properly covered.