Is it worth getting a starter home?

A starter home is a common option for first-time homebuyers looking to get their feet wet in the housing market. While starter homes are generally cheaper, you could be giving up a lot of your preferences in a home or get stuck paying for costly repairs. Here's how to consider if a starter home is best for you.

A beginner's guide to buying home insurance

Home insurance is one of the smartest investments every person who owns a piece of real estate should make. Here’s a homeowners insurance guide and what you should expect as a first-time homeowner.

9 low income personal loans for 2021

While having a low income might limit your borrowing options, there are still several lenders that offer low-income loans.

Facebook, Gucci file joint lawsuit against alleged online counterfeiter

The companies said the lawsuit is the first of its kind for Facebook and Gucci. It aims to serve as “a clear signal to those who would seek to engage in similar abuses that this behavior will not be tolerated.”

Ford to develop, produce its own electric vehicle batteries at Metro Detroit plant

Ford announced on Tuesday it will open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of 2021 as it plans to control the key technology for electric vehicles.

'Repeated' COVID violations close Wildwood's Shamrock Beef & Ale for summer

Shamrock Beef & Ale in Wildwood, New Jersey will be closed for the summer after state authorities suspended their liquor license over 'repeated' violations of the state's COVID-19 health and safety orders.

Many seniors working through the pandemic can't afford to retire

Seniors who are too poor to retire, and for whom Social Security benefits can't support the cost of living in the Bay Area, have been working throughout the pandemic.

Misled about mortgage forbearance? Consider mortgage refinancing instead

Mortgage forbearance can be a great option for Americans struggling to make their monthly payments but a mortgage refinance might actually make more sense.