How do I qualify for a second home?

Before purchasing a second home, you should determine if you’re qualified for an additional home loan and figure out how you’ll responsibly afford the new payments.

How to move from nonstandard to standard auto insurance

Many states require car insurance to legally drive. It’s possible for drivers with expensive nonstandard auto insurance to save money and keep driving.

Unemployment claims fall to 576,000, lowest since COVID-19 pandemic began

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.

What are the best ways to save when interest rates are low?

With the right accounts and a commitment to savings, you can boost your savings despite low-interest rates.

How to get the best homeowners insurance policy for your needs

Is your policy offering the right protection? Are you paying too much? Use this home insurance guide to find out.

How quickly will my credit score update after paying off debt?

Financial consumers who pay off debt deserve praise. They also deserve to know when their credit scores will reflect those payments.

Former dispatcher accused of refusing to return $1.2M accidentally deposited into account

 A former sheriff's dispatcher in a suburb of New Orleans has been arrested, accused of refusing to return more than $1.2 million that had been accidentally deposited into her brokerage account, authorities said.

Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.

156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says

The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.

IRS has $1.3B in unclaimed tax refunds. Time is running out to collect it

The IRS is holding onto more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for individuals who did not file a return in 2017 — money that will expire if those people don't collect it soon.

Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March

America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.