Senate blocks bill to suspend debt limit, avert government shutdown that may delay Social Security
The Treasury Department has taken extraordinary measures to avoid a financial crisis since the previous debt issuance suspension period expired. But without a new debt limit, the federal budget will hit reach the debt ceiling.
The Treasury Department has taken extraordinary measures to avoid a financial crisis since the previous debt issuance suspension period expired. But without a new debt limit, the federal budget will hit reach the debt ceiling.
City of Tacoma promises financial help as end to utility shutoff moratorium looms
Washington's moratorium on utility shutoffs ends Thursday, September 30, but the City of Tacoma wants to ease the transition for people living there who struggle to pay the bills.
Washington's moratorium on utility shutoffs ends Thursday, September 30, but the City of Tacoma wants to ease the transition for people living there who struggle to pay the bills.
Powerball jackpot soars to $570M ahead for Wednesday’s drawing
Wednesday’s drawing will take place at 10:59 p.m. ET with an estimated jackpot of $570 million or a cash option of $410.1 million.
Wednesday’s drawing will take place at 10:59 p.m. ET with an estimated jackpot of $570 million or a cash option of $410.1 million.
Kirkland-based company fined more than $2.6M for timeshare exit scheme
Kirkland-based company Reed Hein & Associates must pay up $2.61 million to the state for a timeshare exit scheme affecting thousands of Washingtonians.
Kirkland-based company Reed Hein & Associates must pay up $2.61 million to the state for a timeshare exit scheme affecting thousands of Washingtonians.
Seattle Council OKs rule for 6 months' notice of rent hikes
Seattle landlords must soon provide six months’ notice of rent hikes and, in some cases, pay tenants who move following a large rent increase.
Seattle landlords must soon provide six months’ notice of rent hikes and, in some cases, pay tenants who move following a large rent increase.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program called ‘broken’ & ‘confusing’ after Biden admin. asks for feedback
Ninety-eight percent of PSLF applications are rejected, typically because of an issue with the qualifying repayment plan. The Education Department has given borrowers the chance to submit feedback about the federal student loan program — here's what they're saying.
Ninety-eight percent of PSLF applications are rejected, typically because of an issue with the qualifying repayment plan. The Education Department has given borrowers the chance to submit feedback about the federal student loan program — here's what they're saying.
30-year mortgage refinance rate drops — is it time to refinance? | Sept. 28, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 28, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 28, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
15-year mortgage rates edge up, others hold at bargain lows | Sept. 28, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 28, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday. (Stock)
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 28, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday. (Stock)
Will the days of sub-3% mortgage rates soon be behind us? One expert thinks so
Mortgage rates are holding steady, but one expert says the days of sub-3% interest rates could be over.
Mortgage rates are holding steady, but one expert says the days of sub-3% interest rates could be over.
COVID-19 driving more millennials to buy life insurance than Gen X & Boomers, study finds
As the pandemic continues across the U.S., it is pushing more Millennials to look into life insurance.
As the pandemic continues across the U.S., it is pushing more Millennials to look into life insurance.
What to do if you don't qualify for $9.5B worth of student loan forgiveness under Biden in 2021
See if you qualify for student loan repayment assistance like IDR plans, permanent disability discharges and refinancing. (iStock)
See if you qualify for student loan repayment assistance like IDR plans, permanent disability discharges and refinancing. (iStock)
Still time to grab a deal: Refinance rates hold at bargain lows | Sept. 27, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 27, 2021, which are largely unchanged from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 27, 2021, which are largely unchanged from last Friday.
Back below 3%, 30-year mortgage rates remain a bargain for buyers | Sept. 27, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 27, 2021, which are a mixed bag from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 27, 2021, which are a mixed bag from last Friday.
US unemployment claims tick up from near a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000.
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000.
Seattle store known to be lucky with lottery ticket winners
The Powerball drawing had a jackpot of $490 million on Wednesday night.
The Powerball drawing had a jackpot of $490 million on Wednesday night.
Powerball jackpot nears $500M ahead of today's drawing
The countdown is on?you have just hours to get that winning Powerball ticket, as the jackpot nears half a billion dollars! The good news is there's a local store around here that has a winning record.
The countdown is on?you have just hours to get that winning Powerball ticket, as the jackpot nears half a billion dollars! The good news is there's a local store around here that has a winning record.
What you need to know about credit card annual fees
Credit cards with annual fees may seem unnecessary, but sometimes it makes sense to opt for these cards.
Credit cards with annual fees may seem unnecessary, but sometimes it makes sense to opt for these cards.
Today's 15-year mortgage rates slip below 2% for second time in 7 days | Sept. 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 22, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 22, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Savings window still open: Today's mortgage refinance rates hold firmly near record lows | Sept. 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 22, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 22, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson on suing LuLaRoe and red flags for multi-level marketing companies
With the new series "LuLaRich" streaming on Amazon Prime, we caught up with the guy who sued them?and asked him what to look for with similar companies.
With the new series "LuLaRich" streaming on Amazon Prime, we caught up with the guy who sued them?and asked him what to look for with similar companies.