Buying a gift card? Watch out for gift card scams that leave you and your recipient empty-handed
One scam targets cards that have not been purchased yet. Scammers go to the gift card rack and scratch off and photograph the PIN. Then they keep calling the 800 number associated with the card, checking until someone has purchased the card and put money on it. They quickly drain the card before the recipient can use it.
One scam targets cards that have not been purchased yet. Scammers go to the gift card rack and scratch off and photograph the PIN. Then they keep calling the 800 number associated with the card, checking until someone has purchased the card and put money on it. They quickly drain the card before the recipient can use it.
Refinancing to save money? Here’s how much it will cost you
How much does it cost to refinance a mortgage? Learn what refinancing costs, what fees to look out for, and how the process works.
How much does it cost to refinance a mortgage? Learn what refinancing costs, what fees to look out for, and how the process works.
Home foreclosure risk lowering amid post-COVID economic stabilization
Experts say a surge in foreclosures is not likely due to the various options available for struggling American families.
Experts say a surge in foreclosures is not likely due to the various options available for struggling American families.
What kind of car insurance do you need for a road trip?
Gearing up for a road trip? The car insurance tips below have you covered.
Gearing up for a road trip? The car insurance tips below have you covered.
How to refinance a mortgage after forbearance ends
Learn how to refinance your mortgage after forbearance ends.
Learn how to refinance your mortgage after forbearance ends.
Winning $515M Mega Millions ticket sold in Pennsylvania
According to Mega Millions, it’s the third time its jackpot has been won in the Keystone State.
According to Mega Millions, it’s the third time its jackpot has been won in the Keystone State.
Biden downplays student loan forgiveness in new report — what to do with your college debt now
President Biden this week downplayed potential student loan forgiveness. Here's how to manage your debt in the meantime.
President Biden this week downplayed potential student loan forgiveness. Here's how to manage your debt in the meantime.
How often should you shop for a new savings account?
Searching for a new savings account regularly can help you maximize your earnings and reach your financial goals sooner.
Searching for a new savings account regularly can help you maximize your earnings and reach your financial goals sooner.
Joint mortgage vs joint ownership: What to know about a shared home
Understand your rights when buying a home with another person.
Understand your rights when buying a home with another person.
FHFA's new mortgage refinance option could cut payments by hundreds for some homeowners
The federal government will release a new mortgage refinance product to low-income borrowers at the beginning of June.
The federal government will release a new mortgage refinance product to low-income borrowers at the beginning of June.
$515M: Mega Millions jackpot is 9th-largest in game’s history
The top prize, worth an estimated $515 million, will go to the lucky person who can match the numbers on all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.
The top prize, worth an estimated $515 million, will go to the lucky person who can match the numbers on all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.
Federal funds rate about to rise: When and how mortgages, other loans will be impacted
Economists say interest rates are about to go up, but when? Recent talk from the Federal Reserve may hold the answer.
Economists say interest rates are about to go up, but when? Recent talk from the Federal Reserve may hold the answer.
Vaccinated Americans can now travel to parts of Europe — what to know and how to pay for it
Most of Europe will allow vaccinated Americans to travel without restrictions, paving the way for international travel this summer.
Most of Europe will allow vaccinated Americans to travel without restrictions, paving the way for international travel this summer.
Is water damage covered by my homeowners insurance policy?
Homeowners insurance usually covers water damage, but not always. Here's what you need to know about when your damage may be covered.
Homeowners insurance usually covers water damage, but not always. Here's what you need to know about when your damage may be covered.
Home appraisals: Everything you need to know
Make sure you know what to expect when going through an appraisal.
Make sure you know what to expect when going through an appraisal.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
5 of the best mortgage lenders for 2021
With real estate booming, it’s important to choose a lender with a reputation for good service. Here are some of the best mortgage lenders to consider.
With real estate booming, it’s important to choose a lender with a reputation for good service. Here are some of the best mortgage lenders to consider.
Refinancing student loans? Here’s the credit score you’ll need
If you're considering a student loan refinance, here's the credit score you'll need, and some more details about refinancing requirements.
If you're considering a student loan refinance, here's the credit score you'll need, and some more details about refinancing requirements.
When buying a house, should you consider making a large down payment?
Buying a house? Your financial situation and your goals determine when a larger down payment makes sense and when it doesn’t.
Buying a house? Your financial situation and your goals determine when a larger down payment makes sense and when it doesn’t.
How to tell it’s time to close your savings account and open a new one
Thinking about closing your savings account? Here are a few good reasons to close your current account and open a new one.
Thinking about closing your savings account? Here are a few good reasons to close your current account and open a new one.