Although Covid-19 vaccine distribution has begun in the United States, providing hope for an eventual end to the pandemic, Americans aren't sure this change will ultimately help their finances. Four in 10 people expect their financial status to improve as...
Mortgage rates this week fell to their lowest levels on record for the 15th time in 2020. Rates for both the 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages continued to slide—and where they eventually settle remains anyone’s guess. The average rate on...
With the new year just around the corner, this is the right time to give your investment and retirement accounts a checkup. As of writing, the S&P 500 is up over 60% from its spring plunge—so despite the malaise and...
The Aer Lingus Visa Signature card from Chase bank offers one of the most compelling welcome bonuses on the market: The minimum spending requirement is on the higher end, but for those looking to quickly accumulate a large chunk of...
While Hallmark movies love to portray Christmas as the perfect time to shed your big city anxieties to rediscover your small town roots, the truth is many Americans like to hightail it to another country for the holiday season. But...
The investing gods are once again smiling upon Bitcoin. The oft-hyped future of currency has seen its value rise rapidly over recent days, hitting fresh all-time highs around $23,000 today. The recent run-up coincides with notable institutional investors putting big...
If you have enough extra cash in the bank to make a lump-sum payment and you want to reduce your monthly mortgage bill, mortgage recasting might be a good option for you. We’ll walk you through the mortgage recasting process,...
When you need money fast and have damaged credit, ads for no-credit-check loans can be tempting. They may seem like the perfect solution to your financial problems, but no-credit-check loans are very expensive and can leave you in a worse...
Despite digital banking’s rising popularity, there are still areas where traditional banking excels, including depositing cash at an ATM. Many banks and credit unions allow you to deposit money at either branch or in-network ATMs. However, this doesn’t apply to...
The Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) ended this wretched year much as analysts expected, with interest rates just above zero and no plan to raise them anytime soon. In fact, the nation’s central bank likely won’t touch rates until 2023...
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