What is an appraisal waiver?

Find out if your home is eligible to waive the appraisal process.

Major student loan servicing changes are coming — here's how you can protect yourself

The Department of Education has contracted with several new companies to service federal student loans while discontinuing its relationship with some existing loan servicers.

How to get a balance transfer credit card

A balance transfer card could potentially save you hundreds of dollars as you pay down debt.

United plans to furlough 16,000 workers, fewer than expected

United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October, down from an earlier target of 36,000 after thousands of workers took early retirement, buyouts, or long-term leaves of absence with the industry facing a slow recovery from the pandemic.

Hillsborough County maintains contract with Quest Diagnostics despite state firing lab company

The state of Florida will no longer be using one of the area’s largest private medical labs for COVID-19 tests after an “unacceptable” dump of old test results, some of which date back to April.

Old Navy will pay store employees to serve as poll workers on Election Day

Old Navy will compensate store associates who serve as poll workers with eight hours of pay, regardless if they are scheduled to work on Nov. 3.

Kendra Scott appointed professor of practice at UT Austin

Kendra Scott will co-teach a course named Women in Entrepreneurship as part of a new faculty appointment at UT Austin.

How often can you refinance your mortgage?

There’s no limit on your practical ability to refinance, but there are some important factors to consider before touching your mortgage

Publix buys over 11 million pounds of produce, 500K gallons of milk from farmers to donate to food banks

Since April, the Lakeland-based supermarket chain says it has purchased over 11 million pounds of fruits and vegetables, as well as over 500,000 gallons of milk, from farmers across the Sunshine State and the southeast.

More than 50 Black former franchisees sue McDonald’s for discrimination

More than 50 Black former McDonald’s franchise owners are suing the burger chain, saying the company steered them to less-profitable restaurants and didn’t give them the same support and opportunities given white franchisees.

Walmart+ launching Sept. 15 as challenger to Amazon Prime

Walmart is launching a new membership service for shoppers this month that it hopes can compete with Amazon Prime.

Delta, American join United in dropping widely unpopular US ticket change fees

Delta and American are following the example set by United Airlines and saying they will drop an unpopular $200 fee on customers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.

How to get mortgage approval if your student loan is in forbearance

Federal student loan forbearance may sound great, but it could impact your ability to get a mortgage. Here’s what you need to know about qualifying for a home loan while your payments are paused.