Cash-out refinance vs. home equity loan: Which to pick

Cash-out refinancing and home equity loans can both help you turn your home equity into cash. One replaces your existing mortgage loan, while the other is a second loan.

How quickly will my credit score update after paying off debt?

Financial consumers who pay off debt deserve praise. They also deserve to know when their credit scores will reflect those payments.

Paying rent with a personal loan: What to know

If you’ve fallen behind on rent, a personal loan can help you catch up. Learn how to find the best rates and repayment terms on your personal loan.

LinkedIn adding ‘stay-at-home parent’ to official job titles

LinkedIn is rolling out a variety of updates, which includes adding “stay-at-home mom/dad/parent” as official job titles to better explain career gaps.

How a personal loan could help with moving expenses

Worried about how you’ll afford your moving expenses? A personal loan can be a responsible way to ease these worries and alleviate financial stress.

Considering buying life insurance? 4 questions to ask yourself

Life insurance coverage can help protect your loved ones after you pass on. Ask yourself these four questions before you buy coverage

Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.

What is cryptocurrency?

In 2008, someone who goes by the pseudonym, Satoshi Nakamoto, first outlined a paper titled, ‘Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.’ It was in this paper that the beginning of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency origin began. 

Economists: To judge Tampa's potential, just crane your neck

To figure out the health of the local economy, developers just have to look up and count the number of construction cranes on a skyline. For Tampa, that could mean years of growth ahead.

Signature loans: Everything to know

A signature loan is a type of unsecured personal loan that doesn’t require any form of collateral. Sometimes called a good faith or character loan, you’ll need good credit to get the best rates and terms, along with enough income to make the payments on the loan.

7 ways to save money for a house

With rising home prices, saving money up for a house can take years. Setting a savings goal and making financial moves now can help you get ready to buy.

156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says

The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.

IRS has $1.3B in unclaimed tax refunds. Time is running out to collect it

The IRS is holding onto more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for individuals who did not file a return in 2017 — money that will expire if those people don't collect it soon.