4 things to consider when choosing a mortgage lender
Choosing a mortgage lender is a process, but it doesn't have to be a difficult one. Here are four key ways to determine whether a lender is right for you.
Choosing a mortgage lender is a process, but it doesn't have to be a difficult one. Here are four key ways to determine whether a lender is right for you.
Prime Day 2021: How to avoid overspending, plus 3 ways to get out of credit card debt
Follow these tips to avoid overspending on Prime Day, and learn more about paying down your debt.
Follow these tips to avoid overspending on Prime Day, and learn more about paying down your debt.
Amazon to surpass Walmart as largest US retailer
Amazon is one of the few retailers that has benefited during the pandemic, and that growth is about to pull the company past Walmart as the largest U.S. retailer.
Amazon is one of the few retailers that has benefited during the pandemic, and that growth is about to pull the company past Walmart as the largest U.S. retailer.
Home equity: How to build it efficiently in 5 ways
Home equity is your most valuable asset and it gives you more financial options. Learn how to kick start building equity in your home.
Home equity is your most valuable asset and it gives you more financial options. Learn how to kick start building equity in your home.
Victoria's Secret says farewell to Angels in attempt to redefine 'sexy'
In their place, Victoria's Secret has launched a campaign with high-profile women known for their accomplishments rather than their figures.
In their place, Victoria's Secret has launched a campaign with high-profile women known for their accomplishments rather than their figures.
Bay Area residents may pay less for bananas as Port Tampa Bay lands million-dollar deal with Dole
A new deal to bring Dole bananas and pineapples to Port Tampa Bay not only peels back a piece of Tampa history but takes it to a new level. The old banana docks were as familiar as cigar factories to generations of kids who grew up here from the 1920s through the 1970s.
A new deal to bring Dole bananas and pineapples to Port Tampa Bay not only peels back a piece of Tampa history but takes it to a new level. The old banana docks were as familiar as cigar factories to generations of kids who grew up here from the 1920s through the 1970s.
Federal Reserve elects to hold interest rates at 0%
Emerging from its June meeting, the Federal Reserve announced it is not taking action on the federal funds rate, which will remain at the target 0% to 0.25% range.
Emerging from its June meeting, the Federal Reserve announced it is not taking action on the federal funds rate, which will remain at the target 0% to 0.25% range.
Dreaming of buying a home? How to get there by making sound financial decisions
Considering buying a home this year? Here are three financing tips to get you started.
Considering buying a home this year? Here are three financing tips to get you started.
WestShore Plaza files for bankruptcy; shoppers likely won't notice a difference
Westshore Plaza Mall in Tampa was closed for nearly two months, but not nearly as long as other malls owned by the same company. The financial fallout includes chapter 11 bankruptcy, but it won't mean much for employees and shoppers in Tampa.
Westshore Plaza Mall in Tampa was closed for nearly two months, but not nearly as long as other malls owned by the same company. The financial fallout includes chapter 11 bankruptcy, but it won't mean much for employees and shoppers in Tampa.
Should you refinance your mortgage if you have a low rate?
With mortgage rates at historic lows, now is a great time to save money by refinancing. And it may make sense even if you already have a low rate on your mortgage.
With mortgage rates at historic lows, now is a great time to save money by refinancing. And it may make sense even if you already have a low rate on your mortgage.
Homeowners insurance should adequately cover these 5 items
Mortgage rates are at near all-time lows, making now the perfect time for homebuyers to get into a new home. Protect your home and your family with ample homeowner’s insurance.
Mortgage rates are at near all-time lows, making now the perfect time for homebuyers to get into a new home. Protect your home and your family with ample homeowner’s insurance.
COVID-19 has affected the cost of college: Here’s what’s changed
College costs changed due to COVID-19. This could affect the price of your education and the student loans you're eligible for.
College costs changed due to COVID-19. This could affect the price of your education and the student loans you're eligible for.
Your credit score could take a hit after getting a mortgage, but you shouldn’t worry
Yes, your credit score will probably go down when you take out a mortgage loan, but you’ll likely be better off in the long term.
Yes, your credit score will probably go down when you take out a mortgage loan, but you’ll likely be better off in the long term.
Okinawa veteran, 95, still honors America as Tampa’s 'flag man'
George Hill has been selling and installing American flags for decades and, at age 95, the WWII vet has no plans to retire. "I fought for it. I don't have to say any more," he explained.
George Hill has been selling and installing American flags for decades and, at age 95, the WWII vet has no plans to retire. "I fought for it. I don't have to say any more," he explained.
How to save on car insurance during the coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19 has changed the way Americans drive. That leads to savings opportunities on auto insurance.
COVID-19 has changed the way Americans drive. That leads to savings opportunities on auto insurance.
Don’t cancel your homeowners insurance if you can’t afford it, just find a cheaper plan
Why you need homeowners insurance and what you can do to get lower rates.
Why you need homeowners insurance and what you can do to get lower rates.
Student loan forgiveness could be coming, but it won’t achieve these 3 things
Some borrowers with student loans may not benefit from the Biden forgiveness plan.
Some borrowers with student loans may not benefit from the Biden forgiveness plan.
Using your personal credit card for business expenses? 5 reasons to reconsider
Although it may be more convenient to use your personal credit card for business expenses, you should be aware of the drawbacks of doing so.
Although it may be more convenient to use your personal credit card for business expenses, you should be aware of the drawbacks of doing so.
Why you should refinance your mortgage instead of waiting for forbearance and foreclosure extensions
Weighing your options between mortgage refinancing and mortgage forbearance? Here's what you need to know about why refinancing may ultimately be the better bet.
Weighing your options between mortgage refinancing and mortgage forbearance? Here's what you need to know about why refinancing may ultimately be the better bet.
Shoppers say a trip to the grocery store these days can lead to serious sticker shock
"Even the vegetables. I'm paying, you know, $3 to buy a package of lettuce. It's kind of difficult," said Chris Rowlan of Pacheco.
"Even the vegetables. I'm paying, you know, $3 to buy a package of lettuce. It's kind of difficult," said Chris Rowlan of Pacheco.