Do you need mortgage insurance?

Mortgage insurance can offer protection for your lender but it isn't always necessary.

The basics of no-closing cost mortgage refinancing

So-called “no-cost” mortgage refinancing deals are a good deal for some consumers – but you’re paying the closing costs either way.

Refinance student loans now and you'll likely save money — here's why

The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.

Six weeks without pay: Jobless Floridians see no end to unemployment nightmare

Hairstylists and other self-employed and sub-contracted employees grow increasingly concerned after being marked ineligible for unemployment by the state of Florida, despite the federal government allotted funds for them in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Stocks fall on Wall Street, head for worst week since 2008

Stocks fell on Wall Street, shaving another 3.2% off the Dow Jones industrials and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.

Set your retirement dreams on FIRE

Are you counting down the time until you can sail off into the sunset and retire? Or maybe you want to save enough money to start your own business. You can make those goals reality with something known as FIRE, or Financial Independence, Retire Early.