Average FICO credit scores hit record highs — 5 things you should do
Improving your credit score starts with developing good financial habits.
Improving your credit score starts with developing good financial habits.
Do you need homeowners insurance?
There is no law requiring you to buy homeowner’s insurance. However, to qualify for a mortgage, your lender will likely require it. To protect your assets in case of a burglary, natural disaster, fire, and to ensure you can pay for a visitor’s medical expenses in case of an accident, you need homeowner’s insurance.
There is no law requiring you to buy homeowner’s insurance. However, to qualify for a mortgage, your lender will likely require it. To protect your assets in case of a burglary, natural disaster, fire, and to ensure you can pay for a visitor’s medical expenses in case of an accident, you need homeowner’s insurance.
How to make money using a high-yield savings account
High-yield savings accounts offer higher APYs than most traditional savings accounts or money market accounts.
High-yield savings accounts offer higher APYs than most traditional savings accounts or money market accounts.
World's largest White Castle breaks ground in Central Florida
Construction is expected to wrap up in 2021.
Construction is expected to wrap up in 2021.
Unemployment benefits could be coming to an end the day after Christmas
More than 12 million Americans, including 750,000 Californians, could be losing their unemployment benefits on December 26, if the federal government doesn’t act soon.
More than 12 million Americans, including 750,000 Californians, could be losing their unemployment benefits on December 26, if the federal government doesn’t act soon.
Report: 12M Americans to lose jobless benefits day after Christmas
According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.
According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.
This is the best way to lower your car insurance costs
You may be able to get a better rate from another provider.
You may be able to get a better rate from another provider.
Buzzfeed buying HuffPost from Verizon in stock deal
Buzzfeed Inc. is buying Verizon Media’s HuffPost in an all-stock deal, the companies announced on Thursday.
Buzzfeed Inc. is buying Verizon Media’s HuffPost in an all-stock deal, the companies announced on Thursday.
Selling your car? 5 ways to use the proceeds
Look for opportunities to use the cash to improve your financial security.
Look for opportunities to use the cash to improve your financial security.
Unemployment claims increase to 742,000 as COVID-19 cases surge
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.
3 things to know when refinancing a personal loan
Make the best decision of refinancing your personal loan by understanding how the process works.
Make the best decision of refinancing your personal loan by understanding how the process works.
Starbucks to give raises to all US store employees
All Starbucks baristas, supervisors and cafe attendants in the U.S. will receive an increase of at least 10%, according to a company spokesperson.
All Starbucks baristas, supervisors and cafe attendants in the U.S. will receive an increase of at least 10%, according to a company spokesperson.
Missing loan payments can have serious consequences — refinance instead
Refinancing your loan could help reduce your monthly payments.
Refinancing your loan could help reduce your monthly payments.
Student loan payments set to resume Jan. 1, 2021 — here’s what you need to know
For millions of student loan borrowers who have benefited from payment relief during the coronavirus pandemic, the payments will resume beginning Jan. 1, 2021.
For millions of student loan borrowers who have benefited from payment relief during the coronavirus pandemic, the payments will resume beginning Jan. 1, 2021.
Amid event cancellations, COVID-19 pandemic hitting businesses hard in Tempe
With events getting cancelled as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, businesses at one East Valley city are suffering.
With events getting cancelled as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, businesses at one East Valley city are suffering.
Mesa costume shop hopes to have a successful holiday season during the pandemic
Every year, Angie Ott outfits Santa and his helpers. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, this season hasn't been too jolly.
Every year, Angie Ott outfits Santa and his helpers. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, this season hasn't been too jolly.
Don't dip into your retirement savings — do this instead if you need quick cash
Borrowing from your future may have lasting negative implications.
Borrowing from your future may have lasting negative implications.
5 ways to pay off credit card debt accrued during coronavirus
The right strategy can make managing credit debt during the coronavirus pandemic easier.
The right strategy can make managing credit debt during the coronavirus pandemic easier.
Stock market comeback on pause amid coronavirus surge
The numbers underscore how the coronavirus pandemic is worsening and threatening to drag the economy lower, at least in the near term.
The numbers underscore how the coronavirus pandemic is worsening and threatening to drag the economy lower, at least in the near term.
Amazon opens online pharmacy with prescription delivery, shaking up another industry
The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers.
The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers.