Pros and cons of buying a house without a realtor

Ready to purchase your first home? If you're considering buying without a buyer's agent, make sure to do your homework.

What is the best mortgage term to take?

The answer of which mortgage term to select is a matter of personal preference.

3 ways to get cheaper car insurance rates

Asking your current insurer for a better car insurance rate isn't always going to save you money, but you could find out about discounts -- and shopping around can definitely save you money on your insurance.

Interest rate on your high-yield savings account dropping? Don’t panic!

High-yield savings accounts pay much higher interest than traditional savings accounts. But even though rates are low, your money won’t lose much value overtime.

Refinancing your mortgage? 5 questions you should ask first

With interest rates low, homeowners may opt to refinance – but not without a good review of potential outcomes.

Absent new stimulus, wealthy pay off credit cards, while others dive deeper into debt

Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.

Unemployment claims rise to 778,000 as COVID-19 pandemic worsens

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.