6 ways to improve your odds of getting a low mortgage refinance rate

With interest rates set at historical low levels through 2022, now may be an ideal time to consider refinancing your mortgage. Follow these tips to secure the lowest rate possible.

How to handle student loan payments during COVID

Struggling to keep up with your student loan payments during the pandemic? Here's what you need to know.

Some Redditors call #silversqueeze campaign a 'trap,' claim hedge funds behind surge

The rush into silver futures Monday created confusion amid Wall Street chaos, with some retail traders on Reddit calling the surge in commodity prices a “false flag.”

Failed comeback: Toys R Us shutters its last 2 stores in US

The only two Toys R Us stores that opened in November 2019 as part of a small U.S. comeback attempt by the iconic toy chain have now closed.

How can I stop my house from going into foreclosure?

With millions of Americans falling behind on home mortgage payments, refinancing now may save a great deal of financial pain later.

What to do if you fall behind on mortgage payments

Staying in contact with your lender is key to overcoming late payments on your mortgage.

Robinhood tells customers it will allow ‘limited buys’ amid GameStop, AMC trading frenzy

Robinhood, the online trading platform at the center of a speculative frenzy involving shares of GameStop, AMC and other flailing companies, told its customers Thursday that it would be allowing “limited buys” of these companies starting Friday.

GameStop stock price frenzy: What to know

Trading volume has surged in shares of GameStop, AMC Entertainment, as well as Bed Bath & Beyond and BlackBerry, stunning Wall Street firms betting that those stocks would fall.

Lowe's announces another $80M in employee bonuses, will hire more than 50,000 workers

Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.

6 mistakes to avoid when comparing car insurance quotes online

Shopping for car insurance online is fairly easy, with few forms to fill out. But to compare insurers and get the very best rates, you’ll want to avoid these six mistakes.

4 factors to consider when choosing a high-yield savings account

High-yield savings accounts are found at both online and brick-and-mortar banks and credit unions. High-yield accounts offer better APYs than standard savings accounts, but rates are variable, and you can only six make withdrawals in one month.

Investment firms back down after Reddit thread sends GameStop shares soaring

Wall Street professionals were counting on GameStop’s stock price to plunge - but an army of smaller investors rallied on Reddit to beat the pros and support the struggling retail chain.