Mortgage rates rising amid uptick in US economic confidence: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates rising amid uptick in US economic confidence: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates rose over the past week, and economists say the increases will continue, but this is how Americans can keep their rates low.

Mortgage rates rose over the past week, and economists say the increases will continue, but this is how Americans can keep their rates low.

DoorDash launches ‘SafeDash’ app features to better protect drivers

DoorDash launches ‘SafeDash’ app features to better protect drivers

Under the new features, DoorDash drivers can quickly and easily connect with an ADT security agent through its app if they feel unsafe. DoorDash is also adding an in-app emergency assistance button.

Under the new features, DoorDash drivers can quickly and easily connect with an ADT security agent through its app if they feel unsafe. DoorDash is also adding an in-app emergency assistance button.

Social Security benefits could be slashed earlier than expected

Social Security benefits could be slashed earlier than expected

Social securities are set to increase at their highest rate in 40 years in 2022, but could be slashed early by 20% or more if Congress doesn't act.

Social securities are set to increase at their highest rate in 40 years in 2022, but could be slashed early by 20% or more if Congress doesn't act.

How to get a $50,000 personal loan

How to get a $50,000 personal loan

A $50,000 loan can be used for anything from financing a major purchase to funding a home renovation. Here’s how to get one.

A $50,000 loan can be used for anything from financing a major purchase to funding a home renovation. Here’s how to get one.

High home prices could drop in November as mortgage rates increase, economist says

High home prices could drop in November as mortgage rates increase, economist says

Home price growth could slow in the final months of 2021 as interest rates continue to rise, according to one. Here's what that means for homeowners and homebuyers

Home price growth could slow in the final months of 2021 as interest rates continue to rise, according to one. Here's what that means for homeowners and homebuyers

J&J, Costco agree to settle lawsuit with consumers over recalled sunscreen

J&J, Costco agree to settle lawsuit with consumers over recalled sunscreen

Several customers sued the companies over recalled sunscreen that contained benzene, a carcinogen linked to leukemia and other cancers.

Several customers sued the companies over recalled sunscreen that contained benzene, a carcinogen linked to leukemia and other cancers.

This is the college degree that actually pays off, study finds

This is the college degree that actually pays off, study finds

A new report from the Wall Street Journal found the graduate degree that's most likely to pay off in the form of higher earnings.

A new report from the Wall Street Journal found the graduate degree that's most likely to pay off in the form of higher earnings.

FHFA to permanently allow desktop appraisals: How can it make the mortgage process easier?

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

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.