Holiday shoppers warned to watch out for customer service scams, PlayStation bargains, and impostor web sites as they buy gifts online.
Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press
Credit card balances drop, giving room for holidays. Here are ways to pay
Average credit card balances for consumers dropped about 10.5% to $5,075 in July through September, according to the latest data from TransUnion.
Refinancing boom continues in 2020 as rates remain low
Did you just get a second chance to refinance in 2020? The 30-year mortgage just fell to another record low, hitting 2.78%, according to Freddie Mac.
Uncertain outcome of Trump vs. Biden presidential election puts 401(k) savers on edge
Investors warned to prepare for volatile days for their 401(k) plans as the presidential election battle continues.
Banks look to new accounts to attract the unbanked as COVID-19 takes a toll
Roughly 7.1 million homes — or 5.4% of U.S. households — do not have checking or savings accounts, says a survey released Monday by bank regulators.
Trump keeps calling $750 tax payment a ‘filing fee.’ Experts say there’s no such thing
President Donald Trump keeps bringing up what he calls a $750 filing fee for his federal income tax returns. What’s that all about?
Hard to reach households still need first stimulus money
As a second round of stimulus is debated, the IRS continues to work to get stimulus money to the hard to reach, including homeless people who qualify.
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What it takes for risky borrowers to get a car loan
Subprime borrowers face new hurdles as the concerns about the economy build. Having a bigger down payment can save more money down the road.
College borrowers aren’t always seeing COVID-19 relief. Here’s why
Student loan borrowers are warned to check credit reports to see if they’re being dinged for lack of payments. Complex rules have consumers confused.