Essential Reading
How to start an emergency fund
An emergency fund is an essential part of a solid financial plan.
Mortgage news this week
Rising mortgage rates mostly won’t affect existing loans, and how to spot a poorly-constructed house.
Biden eyes Child Tax Credit change
The bill proposes making the credit permanently fully refundable. Here’s what to know.
How to use Recovery Rebate Credit
Those taxpayers could potentially see thousands of extra dollars when they file for the Recovery Rebate Credit.
News and Analysis
Latest News
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If you’re not paying student loans now, what other money moves should you be making?
Try tackling other financial priorities during COVID-19 student loan forbearance.
6 min read Apr 19, 2021
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Top 10 mortgage lenders of 2020
Non-bank lenders are growing fast in a banner year for the mortgage market.
2 min read Apr 16, 2021
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Student loans during the coronavirus crisis
Both the federal government and private lenders are offering relief measures.
7 min read Apr 14, 2021
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Survey: More than 6 in 10 Americans say $1,400 stimulus checks won’t last three full months
Most plan to spend their stimulus funds on necessities, not on shopping, dining or traveling.
7 min read Apr 14, 2021
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Working remotely? Some cities, states will pay you to move in
Amid a wave of migration, some cities and states pay bounties of up to $15,000 to lure remote workers.
5 min read Apr 13, 2021
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How to waive a home inspection contingency without getting burned
Even if you waive the contingency, you can still back out of the deal if there are severe defects.
4 min read Apr 08, 2021
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Survey: More Americans say pandemic has delayed financial milestones
The pandemic has folks putting off major financial decisions, like homebuying.
3 min read Apr 07, 2021
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Mortgage foreclosure ban until 2022 proposed by federal regulator
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to delay foreclosures until 2022.
2 min read Apr 05, 2021
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How does the coronavirus crisis affect HELOCs?
Here’s what to do if you have a HELOC or have considered applying.
2 min read Apr 02, 2021
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Stimulus checks: Here’s how Social Security recipients and other non-filers can claim their $1,400 payment
Individuals exempt from filing a tax return could be days away from receiving their payment.
5 min read Apr 02, 2021