How your credit score is impacted by hard and soft inquiries
Only when you officially submit an application will it impact your credit score.
Only when you officially submit an application will it impact your credit score.
Some need to register online with IRS portal to receive child tax credit
President Biden's ‘American Rescue Plan' expanded the annual child tax credit from $2,000 to up to $3,600 per child.
President Biden's ‘American Rescue Plan' expanded the annual child tax credit from $2,000 to up to $3,600 per child.
2 Central Florida scratch-off winners: Woman wins $2 million, Man wins $1 million
One of the Central Florida winners won $2 million off a scratch-off ticket, while the other won $1 million. Both claimed their prizes in Orlando.
One of the Central Florida winners won $2 million off a scratch-off ticket, while the other won $1 million. Both claimed their prizes in Orlando.
Child Tax Credit 2021: Here's who will receive monthly payments
Starting July 15, monthly child tax credit payments will begin going out to millions of American families. Here’s what you need to know.
Starting July 15, monthly child tax credit payments will begin going out to millions of American families. Here’s what you need to know.
4 things to consider when choosing a mortgage lender
Choosing a mortgage lender is a process, but it doesn't have to be a difficult one. Here are four key ways to determine whether a lender is right for you.
Choosing a mortgage lender is a process, but it doesn't have to be a difficult one. Here are four key ways to determine whether a lender is right for you.
Prime Day 2021: How to avoid overspending, plus 3 ways to get out of credit card debt
Follow these tips to avoid overspending on Prime Day, and learn more about paying down your debt.
Follow these tips to avoid overspending on Prime Day, and learn more about paying down your debt.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates trending back down, others holding steady | June 21, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for June 21, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 21, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates show little change: only 30-year rates drop | June 21, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 21, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 21, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
How to use a personal loan to increase your credit score
You can use a personal loan to build credit and increase your credit score, but be sure to consider the ways that borrowing could also hurt it.
You can use a personal loan to build credit and increase your credit score, but be sure to consider the ways that borrowing could also hurt it.
Paying off your debt – 5 strategies to do it quicker and easier
Use these five helpful strategies to pay off debt faster, easier, and without any added financial stress.
Use these five helpful strategies to pay off debt faster, easier, and without any added financial stress.
Can an income-driven repayment plan help get my student loans forgiven?
If you can’t afford your student loan payments, enrolling in an income-driven repayment plan can help you get some relief.
If you can’t afford your student loan payments, enrolling in an income-driven repayment plan can help you get some relief.
Convention Center hosting largest event since start of pandemic
More than 130,000 people are expected to attend the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships.
More than 130,000 people are expected to attend the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships.
Car loans and the impact on insurance rates: what you need to know
States vary, but you may be required to carry collision and comprehensive insurance if you have a car loan. But what if you pay off your car loan? Will your rates drop?
States vary, but you may be required to carry collision and comprehensive insurance if you have a car loan. But what if you pay off your car loan? Will your rates drop?
4 reasons why your mortgage application could be rejected
When the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates to near 0% last year, mortgage rates followed suit.
When the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates to near 0% last year, mortgage rates followed suit.
Mortgage refinancing demand rises as interest rates hold steady near record lows, MBA survey finds
Mortgage applications increased 4.2% from last week, with mortgage refinance applications experiencing the greatest gains. Here's what you need to know.
Mortgage applications increased 4.2% from last week, with mortgage refinance applications experiencing the greatest gains. Here's what you need to know.
Fed projects two rate hikes by 2023 – how to lower your rate now
The Federal Reserve announced after its June meeting that inflation could increase faster than it originally expected. And while it will keep interest rates low for now, more members are predicting at least two rate hikes by 2023.
The Federal Reserve announced after its June meeting that inflation could increase faster than it originally expected. And while it will keep interest rates low for now, more members are predicting at least two rate hikes by 2023.
Unemployment claims jump unexpectedly: What to do if you need cash now
Many Americans are still struggling to make ends meet with rising consumer prices and low wages. Consider these options if you need quick cash now.
Many Americans are still struggling to make ends meet with rising consumer prices and low wages. Consider these options if you need quick cash now.
Today's mortgage refinance rates rise across all terms for the first time in 66 days | June 17, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 17, 2021, which are up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 17, 2021, which are up from yesterday.
US unemployment claims tick up to 412,000 from pandemic low
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
Royal Caribbean singles out Florida as only state where vaccines are not required to sail
With Governor DeSantis' new law saying private businesses cannot require people to show proof of vaccinations, navigating the waters has been tricky.
With Governor DeSantis' new law saying private businesses cannot require people to show proof of vaccinations, navigating the waters has been tricky.