Subprime-rated consumers have less access to credit – Here's how to improve your score

Subprime-rated consumers have less access to credit – Here's how to improve your score

Subprime-rated consumers may have fewer borrowing options to deal with unexpected costs as lenders tighten access to credit to this group in favor of more consumers with higher credit scores, a VantageScore report said.

Subprime-rated consumers may have fewer borrowing options to deal with unexpected costs as lenders tighten access to credit to this group in favor of more consumers with higher credit scores, a VantageScore report said.

Recession expected by end of 2023: Fannie Mae

Recession expected by end of 2023: Fannie Mae

A recession is likely in 2023, Fannie Mae forecasted. And the Fed may continue to raise interest rates after its June pause, despite projections that inflation will continue to cool.

A recession is likely in 2023, Fannie Mae forecasted. And the Fed may continue to raise interest rates after its June pause, despite projections that inflation will continue to cool.

Record number of Americans expected to travel this 4th of July: AAA

Record number of Americans expected to travel this 4th of July: AAA

More than 50 million Americans may travel this 4th of July 2023 weekend, AAA reported. But with record travel expected, some times may be better to drive than others.

More than 50 million Americans may travel this 4th of July 2023 weekend, AAA reported. But with record travel expected, some times may be better to drive than others.

Apple is now the first publicly traded company valued at $3 trillion

Apple is now the first publicly traded company valued at $3 trillion

Apple is now the first publicly traded company to close a trading day with a $3 trillion market value, marking another milestone for a technology juggernaut that has reshaped society with a line-up of products that churn out eye-popping profits.

Apple is now the first publicly traded company to close a trading day with a $3 trillion market value, marking another milestone for a technology juggernaut that has reshaped society with a line-up of products that churn out eye-popping profits.

Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan – what's next?

Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan – what's next?

The U.S. Supreme Court held that the Biden administration needs to have Congress’ backing for the costly student loan forgiveness plan and rejected arguments that the HEROES Act of 2003 gave Biden the authority he claimed.

The U.S. Supreme Court held that the Biden administration needs to have Congress’ backing for the costly student loan forgiveness plan and rejected arguments that the HEROES Act of 2003 gave Biden the authority he claimed.

Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume

Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume

Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.

Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.

Theo Chocolate announces merger, plans to close Seattle factory

Theo Chocolate announces merger, plans to close Seattle factory

Seattle's Theo Chocolate announced a merger with the American Licorice Company (ALC) that will lead to the closure of Seattle-run operations.

Seattle's Theo Chocolate announced a merger with the American Licorice Company (ALC) that will lead to the closure of Seattle-run operations.

Here's where homes face the biggest risk for natural disaster

Here's where homes face the biggest risk for natural disaster

Some areas, including places in Florida, have high-risk exposure to home damage from hurricanes and other natural disasters. But many homes aren’t equipped to withstand these events, according to a survey. Upgrading your home can protect it while saving you money on home insurance.

Some areas, including places in Florida, have high-risk exposure to home damage from hurricanes and other natural disasters. But many homes aren’t equipped to withstand these events, according to a survey. Upgrading your home can protect it while saving you money on home insurance.

Costco cracks down on its membership sharing polices

Costco cracks down on its membership sharing polices

The retailer revealed it will tighten its membership polices in response to its self-service checkout expansion.

The retailer revealed it will tighten its membership polices in response to its self-service checkout expansion.

Skyrocketing car insurance costs push some drivers to forgo coverage

Skyrocketing car insurance costs push some drivers to forgo coverage

Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.

Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.

Rihanna resigns as CEO of lingerie brand Savage X Fenty

Rihanna resigns as CEO of lingerie brand Savage X Fenty

Rihanna became a billionaire because of her Fenty Beauty line, and has since included the Savage X Fenty lingerie, skincare and a fashion brand. Here's who the new CEO will be.

Rihanna became a billionaire because of her Fenty Beauty line, and has since included the Savage X Fenty lingerie, skincare and a fashion brand. Here's who the new CEO will be.