FHFA to permanently allow desktop appraisals: How can it make the mortgage process easier?
The FHFA made desktop appraisals, a hybrid appraisal tool that allows appraisers to perform a valuation without physically visiting the home, permanent. Here's how that benefits borrowers.
The FHFA made desktop appraisals, a hybrid appraisal tool that allows appraisers to perform a valuation without physically visiting the home, permanent. Here's how that benefits borrowers.
Social Security payments increasing significantly in 2022, new bill could send payments higher
The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.
The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.
Mortgage rates tick up, but 30-year terms still holding below 3% | Oct. 29, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 29, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 29, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
Solid for 18 days: 20-year mortgage refinance rates are today’s best refi deal | Oct. 29, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 29, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 29, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
US salaries grew more last quarter than they have in 2 decades
The Labor Department said Friday that pay increased 1.5% in the third quarter. That’s up sharply from 0.9% in the previous quarter.
The Labor Department said Friday that pay increased 1.5% in the third quarter. That’s up sharply from 0.9% in the previous quarter.
The Halloween Effect: Time to invest in the stock market?
The season is changing and that could mean it's a good time to invest your money.
The season is changing and that could mean it's a good time to invest your money.
US unemployment claims drop to pandemic low of 281,000
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
Online grocery retailers have hidden price markups, MIT study finds: How to save money on your food budget
Stocking your shelves with fresh groceries shouldn't be a financial burden. But with the rise of online grocery shopping, prices are becoming less predictable, according to a study from MIT.
Stocking your shelves with fresh groceries shouldn't be a financial burden. But with the rise of online grocery shopping, prices are becoming less predictable, according to a study from MIT.
These are the top 10 most stolen vehicles in America, report finds
Car theft is on the rise, according to a new report, and certain makes and models are being stolen at a higher rate.
Car theft is on the rise, according to a new report, and certain makes and models are being stolen at a higher rate.
LA to give $1,000 no-strings-attached monthly payments to families in new guaranteed-income program
The BIG:LEAP -- Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot -- program will give $1,000 in direct cash payments to families each month for 12 months. The no-strings-attached payments will be given to families who were impacted by the pandemic and are living in poverty.
The BIG:LEAP -- Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot -- program will give $1,000 in direct cash payments to families each month for 12 months. The no-strings-attached payments will be given to families who were impacted by the pandemic and are living in poverty.
Mortgage rates remain above 3%, but homeowners can still save by refinancing
Mortgage interest rates are continuing to increase, rising past 3% this week. But as rates rise, homeowners can still save through a mortgage refinance.
Mortgage interest rates are continuing to increase, rising past 3% this week. But as rates rise, homeowners can still save through a mortgage refinance.
20-year mortgage interest rates dip, emerge as today's best mortgage deal | Oct. 27, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 27, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 27, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Refinance bargain window still open: Mortgage refinance rates stick for three terms | Oct. 27, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 27, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 27, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Things to think about when starting a family
If you are thinking about starting a family, you might want to double-check your financial situation first.
If you are thinking about starting a family, you might want to double-check your financial situation first.
Spanx founder gifts employees 2 1st-class plane tickets, $10,000 following Blackstone deal
Spanx founder, Sara Blakely, gifted all of her employees two first-class tickets to anywhere in the world and $10,000 each following a major deal with Blackstone.
Spanx founder, Sara Blakely, gifted all of her employees two first-class tickets to anywhere in the world and $10,000 each following a major deal with Blackstone.
Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
US Treasury appoints 1st-ever counsel for racial equity
The Treasury Department has hired a former JPMorgan Chase executive to head a new government program aimed at combatting racial inequality issues in banking and other financial-services industries.
The Treasury Department has hired a former JPMorgan Chase executive to head a new government program aimed at combatting racial inequality issues in banking and other financial-services industries.
Here is the average cost for auto insurance in 2021, and how to keep your costs down
See where auto insurance costs averaged highest and lowest in the U.S., and find out how to lower your premiums.
See where auto insurance costs averaged highest and lowest in the U.S., and find out how to lower your premiums.
Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy, data shows: How to reduce your hospital bills
Filing for bankruptcy can discharge your medical debt, but it can leave a lasting negative impact on your creditworthiness.
Filing for bankruptcy can discharge your medical debt, but it can leave a lasting negative impact on your creditworthiness.
Entire staff at Indiana fast-food restaurant walks off during shift, leave note for customers explaining why
The entire staff at an Indiana fast-food location walked off the job in protest Saturday night, leaving a note on the drive-thru speaker warning hungry customers they were gone.
The entire staff at an Indiana fast-food location walked off the job in protest Saturday night, leaving a note on the drive-thru speaker warning hungry customers they were gone.