The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
How much does a funeral cost? New rule would make funeral homes post prices online
“In the internet era, it’s hard to see why anyone should have to physically visit or call multiple funeral homes just to compare prices."
IRS extends tax deadlines for storm victims in these 7 states
Individuals, households and businesses in disaster areas as designated by FEMA qualify for the tax relief.
You missed the tax deadline. Now what?
The tax deadline is a little over a week away, but if you miss it, don’t worry, the IRS has options to avoid paying fees and penalties.
Tech layoffs, high interest rates are having ‘serious impact’ on how people buy homes
Facebook, Twitter and other companies announced layoffs this year amid rising interest rates. Experts say it’s affecting both prospective homebuyers and sellers.
Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected
A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.
Homebuyers find opportunity in declining mortgage rates: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.32% for the week ending March 30, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Texas woman pays off $70K in debt in just two years by 'cash stuffing'
Jasmine Taylor of Amarillo, Texas, saved money by using the "cash stuffing" method — allowing her to pay off debt in just two years. Here's how she did it successfully.
Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit under proposed new rules
Fewer new EVs will qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit under the rules proposed Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Apple Pay Later launches after a six-month delay
Apple announced the soft launch of its long-awaited buy now, pay later service option for Apple Wallet.
First Citizens to acquire troubled Silicon Valley Bank, FDIC says
Customers of Silicon Valley will automatically become customers of First Citizens, which is headquartered in North Carolina.
US home values fell $2.3 trillion in 2022, but homeowners still benefiting from pandemic era gains: Redfin
The total value of U.S. homes was $45.3 trillion at the end of 2022, down 4.9% from a record high of $47.7 trillion in June – the most significant June-to-December drop in percentage terms since 2008, according to Redfin.
'I'm feeling helpless and unmoored': Etsy sellers go unpaid after Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Etsy said it will have to delay payments to its sellers after the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, but its words are of little comfort to those in need.
Good News: Student loan refinance interest rates edge down for 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Savings window opens: Today's 30-year mortgage rates fall to lowest levels in 26 days | March 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 13, 2023, which are down from last Friday.
Silicon Valley Bank crisis: Feds move in to help
In an effort to shore up confidence in the banking system, the Treasury Department, Federal Reserve and FDIC said that all Silicon Valley Bank clients would be protected and able to access their money.
Lawsuit: Transgender Wells Fargo teller says managers ‘laughed’ as customers mocked her
The former teller said customers abused and bullied her while her managers stood by, laughing or “playing silent.”
Home price gains lose momentum in December, but rate of decline slows: CoreLogic
On an annual basis, home prices increased by 6.9% in December compared to 8.6% in November and a historical high of 20% gained last spring.
$2 bills from 1890 could be worth over $4,500: report
The value of collectible $2 bills varies by series year, distributor type, seal color and circulation status.
Savings window opens: Today's 20-year mortgage rates edge down | Feb. 23, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 23, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.