70% of Americans go over budget during the holidays, survey finds: How to cut costs
A recent survey found that most Americans admit to overspending during the holidays, but gift-giving doesn't have to be a burden on your wallet. Consider these tips to create a budget and earn rewards on your holiday spending.
A recent survey found that most Americans admit to overspending during the holidays, but gift-giving doesn't have to be a burden on your wallet. Consider these tips to create a budget and earn rewards on your holiday spending.
This is the college degree that actually pays off, study finds
A new report from the Wall Street Journal found the graduate degree that's most likely to pay off in the form of higher earnings.
A new report from the Wall Street Journal found the graduate degree that's most likely to pay off in the form of higher earnings.
Today's mortgage refinance rates drop for 3 terms | Nov. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 1, 2021, which are mostly down from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 1, 2021, which are mostly down from last Friday.
Still time to snag a low rate: Today's mortgage rates fall for 3 terms | Nov. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 1, 2021, which are trending down from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 1, 2021, which are trending down from last Friday.
Bars on Sixth Street gear up for busy Halloween night
Bars up and down the Sixth Street strip are gearing up for a busy night because of Halloween weekend.
Bars up and down the Sixth Street strip are gearing up for a busy night because of Halloween weekend.
FHFA to permanently allow desktop appraisals: How can it make the mortgage process easier?
The FHFA made desktop appraisals, a hybrid appraisal tool that allows appraisers to perform a valuation without physically visiting the home, permanent. Here's how that benefits borrowers.
The FHFA made desktop appraisals, a hybrid appraisal tool that allows appraisers to perform a valuation without physically visiting the home, permanent. Here's how that benefits borrowers.
Social Security payments increasing significantly in 2022, new bill could send payments higher
The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.
The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.
Mortgage rates tick up, but 30-year terms still holding below 3% | Oct. 29, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 29, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 29, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
Solid for 18 days: 20-year mortgage refinance rates are today’s best refi deal | Oct. 29, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 29, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 29, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
Facebook changes company name to Meta to emphasize its ‘metaverse’ vision
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company is rebranding itself as Meta, an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company is rebranding itself as Meta, an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future.
Best low-income loans: 12 lenders to consider
While having a low income might limit your borrowing options, there are lenders that offer low-income loans.
While having a low income might limit your borrowing options, there are lenders that offer low-income loans.
30-year mortgage refinance rates drop below 3%, but may not hold there for long | Oct. 28, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 28, 2021, which are largely down from yesterday. (iStock)
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 28, 2021, which are largely down from yesterday. (iStock)
US unemployment claims drop to pandemic low of 281,000
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
The big slide: 3 key mortgage rates fall | Oct. 28, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 28, 2021, which are down for three key rates from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 28, 2021, which are down for three key rates from yesterday.
Salesforce pledges $300M to climate change investments
Salesforce on Thursday announced the San Francisco company would be giving $300 million to new climate investments toward reforestation and restoration.
Salesforce on Thursday announced the San Francisco company would be giving $300 million to new climate investments toward reforestation and restoration.
IBM, McDonald's to serve up automated drive-thru lanes with strategic partnership
IBM will help scale McDonald's automated order taking technology and tackle integrations, including additional languages, dialects and menu variations
IBM will help scale McDonald's automated order taking technology and tackle integrations, including additional languages, dialects and menu variations
Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts
The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.
The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.
2021 holiday sales projected to hit new records
Sales are projected to grow as much as 10.5%
Sales are projected to grow as much as 10.5%
Online grocery retailers have hidden price markups, MIT study finds: How to save money on your food budget
Stocking your shelves with fresh groceries shouldn't be a financial burden. But with the rise of online grocery shopping, prices are becoming less predictable, according to a study from MIT.
Stocking your shelves with fresh groceries shouldn't be a financial burden. But with the rise of online grocery shopping, prices are becoming less predictable, according to a study from MIT.
These are the top 10 most stolen vehicles in America, report finds
Car theft is on the rise, according to a new report, and certain makes and models are being stolen at a higher rate.
Car theft is on the rise, according to a new report, and certain makes and models are being stolen at a higher rate.