7 money-saving moves to make this Memorial Day
Do these seven things to improve your finances just in time for summer.
How to merge money with your partner after marriage
Combining finances comes with its challenges. Here’s how to ease the process.
How to pick the best hotel credit card
If you’re a frequent traveler, a hotel credit card can be a big help. Just know the pros and cons, and choose a hotel card that meets specific travel needs.
Who is responsible for debt after divorce?
“What’s mine is yours” takes on a new meaning when debt is divvied up in a divorce.
What is a debt validation letter?
Take this important step if a debt collector comes knocking.
4 mortgage refinancing mistakes that can cost you money
With mortgages rates in decline, millions of Americans are mulling over a mortgage refinancing deal. When the light turns “green”, avoid these mortgage refinancing mistakes
What is earnest money when buying a home?
Home sellers want this show of good faith before they take their house off the market.
Where’s my stimulus check? IRS adds phone operators to answer relief payment questions
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
6 mortgage myths debunked
With mortgage rates in decline, more Americans will try to land a new home at a great deal or refinance an existing one. Along the way, watch out for these “mortgage myths."
‘Not just a horror story’: FTC says some nursing homes are taking residents' stimulus checks
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
Fed's Powell says new lending programs to launch by June 1
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the central bank’s lending programs for medium-sized businesses and state and local governments will be operational by the end of this month.
Millennial Money: Put off debt payments to start saving now
If you’re one of the millions of Americans making less or receiving unemployment benefits because of the coronavirus pandemic, you’re probably working to recalibrate your finances.
Charge card vs. credit card: What's the difference?
Credit and charge cards have their similarities, but they actually have more differences. Getting to know those differences can steer you toward a better choice of plastic down the road.
IRS to issue coronavirus stimulus payments on prepaid debit card
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week, the Trump administration said on Monday.
How to get the best mortgage refinance rates
Refinance with the best rate by using these tips.
How to stay calm in coronavirus uncertainty and hold on to your money
The rapid and uncontrolled spread of coronavirus has generated levels of fear, uncertainty and volatility that can make sound investing decisions difficult.
Survey: 40% of Americans fear they won't be able to retire
The current economic crisis has many Americans already planning to dip into their 401(k)s, but there are better options.
Coronavirus pandemic puts Social Security at risk of insolvency by 2030
Bipartisan Policy Institute estimated that the depletion date would jump from 2035 to 2029.
What to do if your credit card gets declined
It can be embarrassing, but it’s not necessarily your fault.
Student loans and coronavirus: Top 5 questions
How will coronavirus affect your educational debt? Read on to find out what you need to know about student loans and coronavirus.