Summer travel, economic recovery driving up gas prices

Drivers are facing pricier fill-ups as more people hit the road for work, travel and other activities that the virus pandemic halted. Higher demand for gasoline is running up against lagging supply as the energy industry slowly ramps up after more than a year of production and staff cuts.

Mortgage refinancing can save you nearly $100K in interest: Here's how

With today's mortgage rates near record lows, it's a good time to refinance your mortgage. Doing so can lower your monthly payment and save you tens of thousands of dollars in interest over the life of your home loan.

American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low

The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.

How to refinance student loans for 30 years

Refinancing your student loans to a 30-year term can lower your monthly payment, freeing up more money for other financial goals.

Biden's Education Department hires student loan forgiveness advocate: How your college debt could be impacted

The Biden administration has hired a student loans expert who believes the Education Secretary has the legal authority to forgive student debt under executive order. Here's what that means for your college debt.

Facebook to invest $1B in content creator programs through 2022

The investment will include new bonus programs that pay eligible creators for hitting certain milestones when they use the platform’s creative and monetization tools.

How to find student loans without a cosigner

Some private lenders offer student loans without a cosigner. But they often require you to have good credit and a solid income.

Revolving credit balances grew by 11.4% in May, Fed finds: How to pay off your credit cards

Revolving credit debt increased 11.4 percent in May, according to the Fed's latest report. Credit card borrowers with high balances and monthly bills could consider paying off debt with one of these methods.

Senate Democrats reach $3.5 trillion budget agreement

Senate Democrats say that they have reached a budget agreement among themselves that envisions spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade.

McDonald’s to bolster free child care, paid tuition to entice workers

McDonald’s plans to invest millions more into new and already-existing programs to allow its franchisees to entice new employees and retain current workers.