NJ sets aside $4 million for Wildwood boardwalk repair

New Jersey has set aside $4 million in its recently enacted budget for long-needed repairs to the Wildwood boardwalk. But city officials say the walkway needs work that could cost $60 million.

Amazon begins new chapter as Jeff Bezos hands over CEO role

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepped down as CEO on Monday, handing over the reins as the company navigates the challenges of a world fighting to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Dan Roccato, Credible.com personal finance expert, joins Good Day Philadelphia to talk deals this Fourth of July.

June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains

U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.

Here’s how COVID-19 changed the mortgage process

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all parts of the mortgage process, from the record-low interest rates to the stricter loan standards that many lenders have implemented.

How to pay down debt this Fourth of July

The Fourth of July can inspire you to think about freedom – including financial freedom. Here are five ways to take care of debt quickly this summer.

How to refinance a vacation home

A few key differences make refinancing your vacation home a bit more challenging than refinancing your primary residence.

US unemployment claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low

U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.

S&P rallies to record as first half winds down

The benchmark index climbed 0.13% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 210 points, or 0.61%.

Does your child need life insurance? What to know

Should you take out a life insurance policy for your children? Here’s what you should know about child life insurance policies and when it makes sense to purchase one.

Child tax credit: Families who have higher 2021 earnings can opt out

Families who are earning more in 2021 but were receiving assistance through the child tax credit program may have become ineligible and will get a chance to opt out of those payments to avoid having to pay it back next April during tax season.