Homes selling faster than ever even as prices rise to all-time highs
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
Unemployment claims fall to 684,000, fewest since start of pandemic
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
6 common credit mistakes to avoid
These 6 credit mistakes can make it harder to get the best loan rates. See how to improve your credit and check your credit score for free.
These 6 credit mistakes can make it harder to get the best loan rates. See how to improve your credit and check your credit score for free.
Will selling my own home save me money?
If you're thinking about selling your home without a real estate agent, consider the costs.
If you're thinking about selling your home without a real estate agent, consider the costs.
3 tips on making extra student loan payments
With government funding running dry on student loan aid, borrowers may have to fend for themselves. Making extra payments can help.
With government funding running dry on student loan aid, borrowers may have to fend for themselves. Making extra payments can help.
How teaching your kids about savings accounts will help them develop good money habits
The ABCs aren’t all that matters. Here’s how to teach your kids about finance from an early age.
The ABCs aren’t all that matters. Here’s how to teach your kids about finance from an early age.
Looking for affordable car insurance? Take these 5 steps now
Finding cheap car insurance may be easier than you think.
Finding cheap car insurance may be easier than you think.
IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
Third stimulus check calculator: See how much money you could receive from Biden's relief bill
The cash payments included in the nearly $2T stimulus bill are the largest yet.
The cash payments included in the nearly $2T stimulus bill are the largest yet.
How much does home insurance cost per year? Here are the US averages
Your homeowners insurance costs can depend on several factors.
Your homeowners insurance costs can depend on several factors.
5 student loan reforms to watch for
Student loan reforms are likely now that Democrats have control of the White House and Congress. Here's what to look for.
Student loan reforms are likely now that Democrats have control of the White House and Congress. Here's what to look for.
Gas prices soaring and could go even higher by spring: Analyst
Heads up, folks! The price at the pump is soaring...
Heads up, folks! The price at the pump is soaring...
Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
Here's where to put your money after achieving your emergency fund goal
Once you’ve created a sufficient emergency fund, you should consider maximizing your savings through additional accounts. High-yield savings accounts, 401(k)s, IRAs, CDs, and MMAs offer higher interest rates to help you achieve all of your savings goals.
Once you’ve created a sufficient emergency fund, you should consider maximizing your savings through additional accounts. High-yield savings accounts, 401(k)s, IRAs, CDs, and MMAs offer higher interest rates to help you achieve all of your savings goals.
Should I refinance my federal student loans?
Here are five questions to help you decide if you should refinance your federal student loans.
Here are five questions to help you decide if you should refinance your federal student loans.
Florida man wins $500,000 playing lotto numbers from fortune cookie
A Florida man’s meal of fried rice and shrimp turned out to be quite the investment.
A Florida man’s meal of fried rice and shrimp turned out to be quite the investment.
Stimulus benefits and your 2020 taxes: What to know
Tax season is right around the corner and many filers may have some different questions about their returns on the heels of an unprecedented year.
Tax season is right around the corner and many filers may have some different questions about their returns on the heels of an unprecedented year.
Unemployment claims dip to 793,000; layoffs remain high
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.
Jobless claims fall to 779,000; layoffs grind on
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.