Homeownership
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Survey: Most Americans say personal finances haven’t improved under President Trump
Just 17 percent say their finances have improved under Trump, Bankrate’s survey finds.
4 min read Jun 15, 2020 -
How to negotiate a home purchase in a seller’s market
The pandemic has tightened home inventory even more, so forget lowball offers in most places.
4 min read May 29, 2020 -
Home-pricing hacks: How homebuyers can pay less and sellers can get more
How to set listing prices and other secrets of consumer behavior revealed.
3 min read May 27, 2020 -
Spring homebuying season is all but canceled — but will it hurt home values?
Home values will take a hit if COVID-19 drags on, experts predict.
5 min read May 01, 2020 -
Unemployment benefits and coronavirus: Here’s who qualifies and how to apply
Even before the virus came along, the system was never the easiest to navigate.
6 min read Apr 08, 2020 -
Fed drops rates to zero in emergency rate cut due to coronavirus effects
It’s the largest emergency reduction in the Fed’s more than 100-year history.
6 min read Mar 15, 2020 -
Best checking account: Radius Bank – Rewards Checking
Radius Bank’s Rewards Checking option takes the No.1 spot on our list. Only $100 is needed to open this online account and best of all, there are no monthly service fees to worry about. Added perks include [...]
Jan 14, 2020 -
Top regional bank: Umpqua Bank
Umpqua Bank offers a checking account that doesn’t have a monthly maintenance fee. This account, the Embark Checking, only requires $25 to be opened. As long as you sign up to receive paperless statements, [...]
Jan 14, 2020 -
Survey: Holidays bring spending stress for most Americans
Visions of overspending are weighing on the holiday cheer this year, nationwide poll finds.
5 min read Nov 13, 2019 -
Survey: Despite safety concerns, 64% of U.S. cardholders save their information online
Saving payment info online is convenient, but many Americans still worry about safety.
5 min read Oct 24, 2019
