FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral assistance hotline inundated with more than 1M calls on 1st day
FEMA said it was inundated with over 1 million calls from people requesting assistance with COVID-19-related funeral expenses on its first day of application processing.
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.
Choosing to rent or buy? Rise in home affordability can make it an easy decision
Does it make more sense to rent or buy a home?
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.
Homebuyer looking to have your offer accepted? Consider these 4 steps
When you’re up against stiff competition to buy a house, these four tips can help you get your offer accepted.
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.
Federal Reserve keeps rates low — how your mortgage refinance is impacted
Homeowners should consider refinancing their mortgage to take advantage of the lower Federal funds rate.
Today's mortgage refinance rates — one key rate rises while others stick below 3% | April 12, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for April 12, 2021, which are up from last Friday.
Today's mortgage rates rise slightly for the first time this month | April 12, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for April 12, 2021, which are trending up from last Friday.
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.
Uber putting $250M toward boosting driver incentives, enticing new recruits
Uber is dedicating $250 million to enticing potential new employees and offering better incentives to current drivers.
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.
5 ways a high-yield savings account will boost your overall savings
Many high-yield accounts offer as much as 10 times the national average interest rate or more.
Looking to maximize mortgage refinance savings? Do this now
Shopping around for lenders and low rates can pay off.
Third round of stimulus checks include ‘plus-up’ payments to those eligible for more money, IRS says
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.