Personal Finance

A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.

"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.

Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.

You have financial options to stay afloat even if you aren’t getting a stimulus check.

Here are the biggest ways you can save money on auto insurance when premiums increase after the pandemic.

Before you refinance student loans, consider the financial pros and cons.

If you've been denied for a mortgage in the past, that shouldn't stop you from trying to buy a home later down the line. With mortgage rates currently so low, you can follow these steps to improve your chances of qualifying for a mortgage in 2021.

Settling a debt can save you money but it can also hurt your credit for years to come.

As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.

Homeowners insurance is essential when buying a new home and to protect your most valuable asset. It only takes a few minutes to compare rates and get the best home insurance.

If you have federal student loans, refinancing may not be in your best interest right now.

Drowning in payday loans? These options may be able to help.

By stealing client data and tax preparers' identities, the scammers can file fraudulent tax returns for refunds, the IRS said.

Don’t let buying that engagement ring bankrupt you.

APYs on high-yield savings accounts are down but they won’t stay that way forever.

Buying a home during the pandemic is giving buyers unique challenges. Here’s what potential buyers need to know for 2021.

If you can't make your mortgage payments, there's help available.

The coronavirus pandemic triggered many changes in the U.S. economy and the employment landscape. Here are things to know before you file your tax returns.

Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for February 5, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.