Refinance vs. loan modification: Which is better?

Consider these things as you decide whether to change the terms of your loan via a refinance or loan modification.

Today’s mortgage refinance rates — two key rates down | October 15, 2020

Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for October 15, 2020, which are down, though 30-year fixed refinance rates remain even from last week.

How much can you save by refinancing your mortgage?

Refinancing your mortgage could mean hundreds saved per month — and tens of thousands over the life of your loan.

Wells Fargo fires over 100 employees over improperly obtained COVID-19 aid money

According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.

Foxconn, WEDC headed back to negotiation table over tax credits

The CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) hopes to return to the negotiation table with Foxconn as soon as next week.

Walmart to spread out Black Friday deals to avoid crowds

The company's plans, announced Wednesday, offer the first glimpse from a major retailer of what a reinvented Black Friday will look like during a pandemic.

A taste for travel? Finnair to sell plane food in grocery stores

Finnair will start selling business class airplane food in supermarkets to offer a taste of the airline experience to those missing flying.

Netflix ends free 30-day trial period in U.S.

Netflix has made a major change. The streaming juggernaut has ended its 30-day free trial in the US.

Yelp's new feature flags businesses accused of racism

What if you had a way to see if an employee of a particular restaurant was involved in a racist incident?

Is student loan forbearance right for me?

If you have federal student loans, you qualify for automatic forbearance through January 2021. But is this the right option for you?

How to negotiate a better mortgage rate

Did you know that you can negotiate your mortgage rate? Here's how to do it.

Cruise ships being dismantled and scrapped for parts, photos show

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the travel industry, major cruise lines are scrapping their ships in an effort to stay afloat.

Holiday shopping gets early start with October Prime Day

Amazon, which is holding its annual Prime Day sales event Tuesday and Wednesday, kickstarting the holiday shopping season.

The Hemp Professors, blocks from Wauwatosa, damaged during protests
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Damien Johnson said Monday those at�The Hemp Professors, a minority-owned business, aren't focused on the damage, but rather, just as his business is aimed at educating people on hemp and CBD, he sees an opportunity for change.