Money is an uncomfortable topic for many, yet it’s an important ongoing conversation to have in a relationship. Financial secrets undermine trust. And for many,…
Sixty percent of Americans under age 65 — that’s about 164.7 million people — receive their health insurance through their employer, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation analysis. That means losing a job can feel…
Key takeaways Mobile banking alerts detect fraud faster than manual monitoring. The sooner you report unauthorized activity, the greater your chance of full reimbursement under federal law. Low balance alerts help you avoid overdraft fees, which average $26.77 per transaction in 2025, according to Bankrate’s checking account survey. Essential alerts…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that policymakers are hearing that a significant segment of American consumers are still looking to “economize” their purchases and trading down as they feel the effects of stubborn inflation on their household budget. Powell spoke at a press conference Wednesday after the central bank left…
You’ve heard of home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans, which let you borrow against the value of your home, getting ready cash for renovations, debt consolidation or anything else. But jumping through the income-qualification hoops that characterize much home-based financing may be difficult for borrowers with…
Key takeaways The NCUA (National Credit Union Administration) insures credit union deposits up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution, per ownership category. NCUA insurance provides the same protection as FDIC insurance at banks. Both are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Joint accounts receive $250,000…
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Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to hold interest rates steady when they conclude their first meeting of the new year on Wednesday, as central bank officials look to navigate stubborn inflation and a softening labor…
