Mortgage and refinance rates today, Oct. 1: How to take advantage
Here's a look at today's mortgage and refinance rates for October 1, 2020. This year, mortgage rates have hit record lows nine times. Will rates keep dropping?
Here's a look at today's mortgage and refinance rates for October 1, 2020. This year, mortgage rates have hit record lows nine times. Will rates keep dropping?
Personal loan interest rates are near all-time lows — get one now
Improve your chances of approval by taking these steps.
Improve your chances of approval by taking these steps.
Is paying off your credit cards in full bad?
Paying down your credit card is always a good idea. But is paying it off completely a credit score no-no?
Paying down your credit card is always a good idea. But is paying it off completely a credit score no-no?
Study: Half of Americans who lost jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic remain jobless
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
Pros and cons of high-yield savings accounts
Yes, interest rates are low right now. That doesn’t mean there aren’t good deals to be had with high yield savings accounts.
Yes, interest rates are low right now. That doesn’t mean there aren’t good deals to be had with high yield savings accounts.
TikTok fate in the balance as judge weighs Trump administration's app store ban
Lawyers for TikTok have pleaded with a U.S. judge to delay the Trump Administration’s ban of the video sharing program from app stores set to take effect at the end of Sunday.
Lawyers for TikTok have pleaded with a U.S. judge to delay the Trump Administration’s ban of the video sharing program from app stores set to take effect at the end of Sunday.
Student debt is at an all-time high — what that means for borrowers
At nearly $1.5 trillion, student loan debt is at an all-time high. Here's what that means for student loan borrowers.
At nearly $1.5 trillion, student loan debt is at an all-time high. Here's what that means for student loan borrowers.
Private student loans aren't suspended — but here's what you can do
Everything private student loan borrowers need to know amid the CARES Act federal student loan pause.
Everything private student loan borrowers need to know amid the CARES Act federal student loan pause.
Need to borrow more money? Here’s what to consider first
Review this four-step system to evaluate if borrowing more is best.
Review this four-step system to evaluate if borrowing more is best.
Increase your credit score during coronavirus by doing this
If you're looking to boost your credit score fast amid the crippling coronavirus pandemic, then you should be doing this.
If you're looking to boost your credit score fast amid the crippling coronavirus pandemic, then you should be doing this.
Student loan definitions: 14 terms to know before repaying debt
These common student loan repayment terms are must-know for borrowers.
These common student loan repayment terms are must-know for borrowers.
Low down payment mortgage options for first-time homebuyers
Here’s how to get help making your down payment.
Here’s how to get help making your down payment.
How to choose the best student loan terms for refinancing
Low interest rates have made student loan refinancing attractive to many borrowers, but it's important to compare loan rates and terms to find the best offer.
Low interest rates have made student loan refinancing attractive to many borrowers, but it's important to compare loan rates and terms to find the best offer.
How long should your student loan term be?
Choosing the right student loan term can help a consumer pay off their loans faster.
Choosing the right student loan term can help a consumer pay off their loans faster.
Walmart raising pay for 165,000 employees, some to $18-$30 an hour
On Thursday, the retail giant announced that it will be implementing a "team-based operating model" in Supercenters that includes new roles and skills training to serve customers and encourage career and pay growth for associates.
On Thursday, the retail giant announced that it will be implementing a "team-based operating model" in Supercenters that includes new roles and skills training to serve customers and encourage career and pay growth for associates.
Should you lock or float your mortgage rate today?
The decision each borrower needs to make before closing.
The decision each borrower needs to make before closing.
4 ways to deal with financial stress
Don’t let unpaid bills or other pandemic related financial pressures bring you down.
Don’t let unpaid bills or other pandemic related financial pressures bring you down.
3 risks of relying on balance transfer credit cards
Balance transfer cards can provide big savings, but there are some potential pitfalls to keep in mind.
Balance transfer cards can provide big savings, but there are some potential pitfalls to keep in mind.
Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage to $17 an hour for full-time employees
The pay increase will take effect on Oct. 1, 2020.
The pay increase will take effect on Oct. 1, 2020.
What to do if you can't make your minimum credit card payments
With an estimated 18 million Americans are unemployed, many people are struggling to keep up with their minimum monthly credit card payments. Here's what to do if you're unsure how you’ll make your payment this month.
With an estimated 18 million Americans are unemployed, many people are struggling to keep up with their minimum monthly credit card payments. Here's what to do if you're unsure how you’ll make your payment this month.