Here's how much a high yield savings account pays

High-yield savings accounts are one of the smartest ways to make your money work for you. Here's what you need to know before opening one of these accounts.

Paying off your mortgage early: Pros and cons

Mortgage pay off can help save on interest but you may be missing some benefits.

Paying off your mortgage early: Pros and cons

Mortgage pay off can help save on interest but you may be missing some benefits.

What happens if I default on a personal loan?

Defaulting on a personal loan means you're behind in making the payments you signed up for. Once you default, there are consequences and the lender can take steps to recover the money you owe. But, there are also ways to avoid defaulting on your loan.

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.