Veterans borrowing VA loans at a record pace, study shows: Is this mortgage option right for you?

1.2 million veterans tapped into their VA home loan benefits in 2020, and even more are expected to do so this year. See where retired military service members are taking out VA loans at the highest rate, and learn more about the eligibility requirements.

11 ways to pay off student loans fast

It’s common for student loan borrowers to take 20 years or more to pay off their student debt. Here are steps you can take to be debt-free faster.

Art thief steals fountain sculpture from North Austin restaurant

The Fonda San Miguel is offering a reward for the return of its fountain sculpture that was stolen earlier this week.

Toyota will stop donating to lawmakers who objected to 2020 election certification

Following an ad from the Lincoln Project that claimed Toyota donated to 37 GOP members who objected the certification of President Joe Biden’s 2020 Electoral College victory, the automaker announced it will no longer donate “to those members of Congress.”

Mortgage lenders see increased demand for new home purchases, Fannie Mae reports

The demand for mortgage loans for home buying has increased in the past three months, while mortgage refinancing demand has fallen significantly, a report from Fannie Mae found.

Michael Avenatti sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for trying to extort $25M from Nike

Michael Avenatti, the celebrity lawyer who once represented Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump, was sentenced Thursday to 2 1/2 years in prison for trying to extort up to $25 million from Nike by threatening the company with bad publicity.

7-Eleven Free Slurpee Day: Here’s how to get yours

7-Eleven Day will look a bit different this year. The convenience store chain is offering free small Slurpees for the entire month of July.

12 lenders to consider for student loan consolidation

If you have multiple student loans and want an easier way to keep track of your payments — or get a better rate — consolidating your student loans may be an option for you.

US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low

U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.