How to pay down credit card debt fast as borrowing continues to fall

According to the Federal Reserve, credit card balances are down for the sixth straight month. If you want to pay down your debt, here are three strategies to make it happen.

Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs get earful on bias, warning of new limits

With next week’s election looming, the CEOs of Twitter, Facebook and Google are being scolded by Republicans at a Senate hearing for alleged anti-conservative bias in the companies’ social media platforms.

5 reasons to open a cash back credit card

Cashback credit cards offer plenty of ways to increase your budget or save money on your favorite expenditures.

3 reasons to refinance your mortgage immediately

If you're thinking of taking advantage of today is record-low refinance rates, now's the time to do it. Here's why it's better to refinance sooner rather than later.

Is student loan forbearance right for me?

If you have federal student loans, you qualify for automatic forbearance through January 2021. But is this the right option for you?

How to negotiate a better mortgage rate

Did you know that you can negotiate your mortgage rate? Here's how to do it.

Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021

Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.

Mortgage refinances are booming — here's why you should apply today

A new A new mortgage refinance fee could cause interest rates to rise soon — so if you're looking to save money on your home loan, you better act fast.fee could cause interest rates to rise soon.

Should you pay points to lower your mortgage rate?

Paying points on a new mortgage depends on a buyer’s unique financial status. Here are the points to consider.

What should you use a personal loan for?

From an emergency to a big-ticket purchase, personal loans can provide the funding you need.

Mortgage and refinance rates today, Oct. 1: How to take advantage

Here's a look at today's mortgage and refinance rates for October 1, 2020. This year, mortgage rates have hit record lows nine times. Will rates keep dropping?