Refinance vs. loan modification: Which is better?
Consider these things as you decide whether to change the terms of your loan via a refinance or loan modification.
Consider these things as you decide whether to change the terms of your loan via a refinance or loan modification.
How to negotiate a lower interest rate on your credit card
Learning how to negotiate a credit card rate is a skill every financial consumer should learn.
Learning how to negotiate a credit card rate is a skill every financial consumer should learn.
Today’s mortgage refinance rates — two key rates down | October 15, 2020
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for October 15, 2020, which are down, though 30-year fixed refinance rates remain even from last week.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for October 15, 2020, which are down, though 30-year fixed refinance rates remain even from last week.
Walmart raising wages for 165,000 employees
Walmart has started giving approximately 165,000 hourly workers a raise.
Walmart has started giving approximately 165,000 hourly workers a raise.
Restaurant groups turn to upgraded air filtration as colder months approach
Phillip Walters from B. Hospitality Co. talks about how they plan to keep their restaurants safe and well ventilated with new air filtration systems.
Phillip Walters from B. Hospitality Co. talks about how they plan to keep their restaurants safe and well ventilated with new air filtration systems.
Lovin' Local: Cajun Boil & Bar
Kurtis Lott from Cajun Boil and Bar talks about how his business has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kurtis Lott from Cajun Boil and Bar talks about how his business has fared since the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 ways parents can help their Gen Z kids build good credit early
How can parents help today's young Americans with building credit? Here are a few key tips. (iStock)
How can parents help today's young Americans with building credit? Here are a few key tips. (iStock)
How much can you save by refinancing your mortgage?
Refinancing your mortgage could mean hundreds saved per month — and tens of thousands over the life of your loan.
Refinancing your mortgage could mean hundreds saved per month — and tens of thousands over the life of your loan.
Wells Fargo fires over 100 employees over improperly obtained COVID-19 aid money
According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.
According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.
Apple unveils iPhone 12 lineup featuring 5G capability
The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for sale in short order, Apple said.
The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for sale in short order, Apple said.
Is student loan forbearance right for me?
If you have federal student loans, you qualify for automatic forbearance through January 2021. But is this the right option for you?
If you have federal student loans, you qualify for automatic forbearance through January 2021. But is this the right option for you?
How to negotiate a better mortgage rate
Did you know that you can negotiate your mortgage rate? Here's how to do it.
Did you know that you can negotiate your mortgage rate? Here's how to do it.
Cruise ships being dismantled and scrapped for parts, photos show
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the travel industry, major cruise lines are scrapping their ships in an effort to stay afloat.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the travel industry, major cruise lines are scrapping their ships in an effort to stay afloat.
Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Lovin' Local: Kids Camps at 1000 Watt Sports
Brandon Watts, owner of 1000 Watts Sports, talks about the kids camps they are offering to keep children active and engaged during COVID-19.
Brandon Watts, owner of 1000 Watts Sports, talks about the kids camps they are offering to keep children active and engaged during COVID-19.
How does the Fed rate cut affect your mortgage and credit cards?
Near-zero federal funds rates help reduce interest rates for consumers across the board.
Near-zero federal funds rates help reduce interest rates for consumers across the board.
Leaving college amid coronavirus? Getting a reimbursement could be difficult
COVID-19 threw a wrench in many students’ plans. Here’s how to get a tuition refund.
COVID-19 threw a wrench in many students’ plans. Here’s how to get a tuition refund.
H&M to close 350 stores in 2021, citing increase in online shopping
Citing an increase in online shopping because of the coronavirus pandemic, H&M will close 250 stores in 2021.
Citing an increase in online shopping because of the coronavirus pandemic, H&M will close 250 stores in 2021.
Mortgage refinancing is about to get more expensive — here's why
A mortgage refinance could make sense sooner, rather than later.
A mortgage refinance could make sense sooner, rather than later.
Big money funds debate over Illinois graduated income tax vote
Both sides in the debate over a ballot measure to change Illinois’ income tax system from a flat-rate to a graduated structure have straightforward arguments
Both sides in the debate over a ballot measure to change Illinois’ income tax system from a flat-rate to a graduated structure have straightforward arguments