Refinancing student loans? Here’s the credit score you’ll need

If you're considering a student loan refinance, here's the credit score you'll need, and some more details about refinancing requirements.

When buying a house, should you consider making a large down payment?

Buying a house? Your financial situation and your goals determine when a larger down payment makes sense and when it doesn’t.

5 ways to pay down your car loan and save money

Most Americans need to take out a car loan, but you don’t want to pay too much interest. Learn five ways to pay off your car loan faster.

Connecticut offers $1K bonus to 10K unemployed people who get full-time job

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said the state will pay $1,000 to the first 10,000 people who complete eight straight weeks of a full-time job, aiming to get long-term unemployed Americans back to work.

5 smart ways to consolidate credit card debt – and 5 you should never do

Consolidating high-interest credit card debt with a lower-interest credit product could help you wipe out the debt faster and pay less interest.

Personal loan vs. credit card — when to use each one

Both personal loans and credit cards can help you finance a major purchase. But which one is the best fit for your situation?

Thinking about getting a reverse mortgage? Consider these factors

A reverse mortgage is a way for seniors to borrow against the equity they have in their homes, but they aren’t right for everyone. Consider these options instead.

88% of children covered by monthly payments starting in July

Qualified families will receive a payment of up to $300 per month for each child under 6 and up to $250 per month for children between the ages of 6 and 17.

Will my spouse’s debt affect our joint mortgage application?

Joint mortgage debt can hurt your chances of securing a low interest rate. Here’s what you need to know about debt before applying for a loan.

Georgia to end participation in additional unemployment benefits

During an interview with FOX News, Gov. Brian Kemp said he plans to end Georgia's participation in the federal government's $300 weekly additional unemployment benefit.

College students can tap into $36B in emergency funds from Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores

McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.

Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.

Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires

Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.

Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose

Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.