Fannie Mae executive: Top 3 reasons why homeowners should refinance their mortgage

Fannie Mae recently launched a low-income refinance option for homeowners. Now, one of the company's executives explains why U.S. homeowners should consider refinancing now.

Parents less worried about paying for college, some still leaning on student loans, survey finds

From college cost "sticker shock" to dipping into college savings, parents are feeling more confident in paying for college in 2021 than they were in 2020, according to a new survey.

Veterans borrowing VA loans at a record pace, study shows: Is this mortgage option right for you?

1.2 million veterans tapped into their VA home loan benefits in 2020, and even more are expected to do so this year. See where retired military service members are taking out VA loans at the highest rate, and learn more about the eligibility requirements.

11 ways to pay off student loans fast

It’s common for student loan borrowers to take 20 years or more to pay off their student debt. Here are steps you can take to be debt-free faster.

Officials: Florida man discovers winning Powerball ticket while cleaning home

"I was cleaning the house on the fourth of July when I found the POWERBALL ticket in a drawer," Morgan told the Florida Lottery. "I'm still in shock!"

Mortgage lenders see increased demand for new home purchases, Fannie Mae reports

The demand for mortgage loans for home buying has increased in the past three months, while mortgage refinancing demand has fallen significantly, a report from Fannie Mae found.

CDC asks appeals court to put cruise ruling on hold

Attorneys for the CDC have asked a federal appeals court to put on hold a U.S. district judge’s ruling that backed Florida in a fight about the cruise ship industry.

US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low

U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.