With home values high, this is how owners can benefit

With home values high, this is how owners can benefit

Historically high property values and favorable mortgage rates are making it easier for homeowners to improve their finances. Here are three ways to reduce debt and build net worth.

Historically high property values and favorable mortgage rates are making it easier for homeowners to improve their finances. Here are three ways to reduce debt and build net worth.

Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid

Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.

Here's why using a savings account for a down payment on a house is a smart money move

Here's why using a savings account for a down payment on a house is a smart money move

Saving money for a down payment is a challenging step toward homeownership. Thankfully, a high-yield savings account can help you maximize your savings so you can reach your house down payment goal faster.

Saving money for a down payment is a challenging step toward homeownership. Thankfully, a high-yield savings account can help you maximize your savings so you can reach your house down payment goal faster.

Does turning 25 guarantee you a better car insurance rate?

Does turning 25 guarantee you a better car insurance rate?

Turning 25 can affect your car insurance rate but it’s not guaranteed. Here’s what you need to know about factors that can impact your car insurance rate.

Turning 25 can affect your car insurance rate but it’s not guaranteed. Here’s what you need to know about factors that can impact your car insurance rate.

Will my credit score be impacted by using a company credit card?

Will my credit score be impacted by using a company credit card?

Thinking about using a company credit card? Here’s what you need to know about how it will impact your credit score.

Thinking about using a company credit card? Here’s what you need to know about how it will impact your credit score.

IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans

IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans

The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.

The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.

Does your homeowners insurance cover emergencies?

Does your homeowners insurance cover emergencies?

Homeowners may skip over benefits or not realize they don't have coverage for an emergency until it's too late.

Homeowners may skip over benefits or not realize they don't have coverage for an emergency until it's too late.

Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low

Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.

How do I build an emergency fund?

How do I build an emergency fund?

An emergency fund should be part of everyone’s financial plan. Learn how to build an emergency fund and save for life’s unexpected events.

An emergency fund should be part of everyone’s financial plan. Learn how to build an emergency fund and save for life’s unexpected events.

Refinancing your mortgage now is a good move -- here's why

Refinancing your mortgage now is a good move -- here's why

Considering mortgage refinancing? With rates still near historic lows (for now), you could save thousands of dollars over the term of your mortgage.

Considering mortgage refinancing? With rates still near historic lows (for now), you could save thousands of dollars over the term of your mortgage.

Paying rent with a personal loan: What to know

Paying rent with a personal loan: What to know

If you’ve fallen behind on rent, a personal loan can help you catch up. Learn how to find the best rates and repayment terms on your personal loan.

If you’ve fallen behind on rent, a personal loan can help you catch up. Learn how to find the best rates and repayment terms on your personal loan.

LinkedIn adding ‘stay-at-home parent’ to official job titles

LinkedIn adding ‘stay-at-home parent’ to official job titles

LinkedIn is rolling out a variety of updates, which includes adding “stay-at-home mom/dad/parent” as official job titles to better explain career gaps.

LinkedIn is rolling out a variety of updates, which includes adding “stay-at-home mom/dad/parent” as official job titles to better explain career gaps.

Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic

Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.