5 ways to pay down your car loan and save money

Most Americans need to take out a car loan, but you don’t want to pay too much interest. Learn five ways to pay off your car loan faster.

5 smart ways to consolidate credit card debt – and 5 you should never do

Consolidating high-interest credit card debt with a lower-interest credit product could help you wipe out the debt faster and pay less interest.

Personal loan vs. credit card — when to use each one

Both personal loans and credit cards can help you finance a major purchase. But which one is the best fit for your situation?

Thinking about getting a reverse mortgage? Consider these factors

A reverse mortgage is a way for seniors to borrow against the equity they have in their homes, but they aren’t right for everyone. Consider these options instead.

88% of children covered by monthly payments starting in July

Qualified families will receive a payment of up to $300 per month for each child under 6 and up to $250 per month for children between the ages of 6 and 17.

Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15, officials say

Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.

Tax Day is May 17: Last-minute tips and what to know about filing late

May 17 is the deadline to file 2020 tax returns. You can request an extension, but those who owe taxes to the federal government must still pay on May 17.

Colonial Pipeline attack places spotlight on cybersecurity in US

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has extended the state of emergency that suspends the gas tax among other things following a cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline.

Will my spouse’s debt affect our joint mortgage application?

Joint mortgage debt can hurt your chances of securing a low interest rate. Here’s what you need to know about debt before applying for a loan.

Georgia to end participation in additional unemployment benefits

During an interview with FOX News, Gov. Brian Kemp said he plans to end Georgia's participation in the federal government's $300 weekly additional unemployment benefit.

McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores

McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.

Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.

Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires

Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.

Georgia has received hundreds of complaints of price gouging at the pumps

Georgia has received hundreds of complaints of price gouging at the pump. State leaders say they will be looking into every one of them.