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 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.
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.
Will a new credit card affect my mortgage application?
Don’t sabotage your dreams of homeownership by opening a new line of credit.
Don’t sabotage your dreams of homeownership by opening a new line of credit.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
The housing market is booming right now
Dan Roccato, Credible.com personal finance expert, joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the housing market boom.
Dan Roccato, Credible.com personal finance expert, joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the housing market boom.
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.
Mortgage forbearance can be a great option for Americans struggling to make their monthly payments but a mortgage refinance might actually make more sense.
Buying life insurance? These factors determine how much it costs
Life insurance doesn’t have to be costly. Learn what factors determine how much you pay out of pocket.
Life insurance doesn’t have to be costly. Learn what factors determine how much you pay out of pocket.
How to plan for unexpected expenses — and still save — on a tight budget
No one expects the unexpected but knowing you have the funds on hand if you have a financial setback or unexpected expense is comforting.
No one expects the unexpected but knowing you have the funds on hand if you have a financial setback or unexpected expense is comforting.
IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
Tips on negotiating with your car insurance company after an incident
Here’s what you need to know before negotiating an auto insurance claim.
Here’s what you need to know before negotiating an auto insurance claim.
Does your homeowners insurance cover emergencies?
Homeowners may skip over benefits or not realize they don't have coverage for an emergency until it's too late.
Homeowners may skip over benefits or not realize they don't have coverage for an emergency until it's too late.
Prototype of first U.S. dollar coins up for auction
A piece of copper known as the No Stars Flowing Hair Dollar, which was a prototype for the fledgling nation's money, will hit the auction block this week. And the winning bid will be way, way higher than $1.
A piece of copper known as the No Stars Flowing Hair Dollar, which was a prototype for the fledgling nation's money, will hit the auction block this week. And the winning bid will be way, way higher than $1.
How to buy a house in 2021: 8 tips for winning the COVID homebuying season
Navigate the pandemic homebuying process safely and learn how to get the best deal on your mortgage in 2021 with this guide.
Navigate the pandemic homebuying process safely and learn how to get the best deal on your mortgage in 2021 with this guide.
Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
How to pay off your mortgage early: 5 of the best options to explore
Paying off your mortgage early can free up money in your budget and give you the peace of mind that comes with owning your home free and clear. But how can you actually pay it off early?
Paying off your mortgage early can free up money in your budget and give you the peace of mind that comes with owning your home free and clear. But how can you actually pay it off early?
Today's mortgage refinance rates continue freefall for 30-year fixed, drop to 2.5% | April 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for April 22, 2021, which are down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for April 22, 2021, which are down from yesterday.
Bill to prevent retail shutdowns in disasters passes Pa House
The Pennsylvania state House gave divided approval to let many retail stores remain open during a declared state of disaster emergency, in a Republican-sponsored bill.
The Pennsylvania state House gave divided approval to let many retail stores remain open during a declared state of disaster emergency, in a Republican-sponsored bill.