If you own a property, you could be able to access a sizable amount of home equity; the typical American homeowner has access to around $200,000 in equity.

Mar 11, 2024 07:49 AM EDT

When one of the biggest American shops, Costco, announced that it would be selling gold bars in September, they rapidly ran out. Later, Walmart joined in as well, profiting from a resurgence of interest in precious metals.

Mar 11, 2024 06:35 AM EDT

Since its August introduction, the U.S. government's newest repayment scheme has drawn in over 75 million student loan debtors.

Mar 11, 2024 05:20 AM EDT

Due to the combination of rising housing values and high mortgage rates, purchasing a home has become more and more unattainable for Americans.

Mar 11, 2024 01:49 AM EDT

How can women achieve financial empowerment and independence? Here are our practical strategies and tips to empower yourself to take control of your financial future today.

Mar 09, 2024 07:48 AM EST

The threat of financial fraud is ever-present in our increasingly digitized society, particularly for senior citizens.

Mar 09, 2024 08:15 AM EST

The prospect of achieving the homeownership part of the American Dream is thus further from reality for some groups of Americans-primarily those of color-than ever. Indeed, a February 1st McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility study found that it could take more than 300 years at the current rate for Black Americans to achieve "racial parity" in terms of housing equality.

Mar 08, 2024 02:54 PM EST

Investing. It's like a dance-off in the middle of Wall Street. You've got your slick moves (read: money) and you're ready to show them off. But where do you start? Fear not.. We've got your back. Here are the top five personal finance investing strategies that are making waves in the modern world.

Mar 08, 2024 02:33 PM EST

The U.S. economy has shown incredible resilience in the past, rebounding strongly from the depths of the pandemic recession. And who knows, maybe this period of economic uncertainty will give you the push you need to finally start that side hustle or small business you've been dreaming about.

Mar 08, 2024 02:03 PM EST

It's not simple to ask for a wage increase, especially for women. According to a 2024 survey by job listings service Indeed, more than half of women worldwide had never requested a raise. Three out of every four of the 43% who inquired got a wage raise.

Mar 08, 2024 09:20 AM EST

Due in large part to increased demand for its better product offerings at its Old Navy and namesake brands throughout the Christmas season as well as smaller markdowns, Gap exceeded Wall Street estimates for its fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday. In extended trading, the company's shares increased 4% to $20.05.

Mar 08, 2024 08:40 AM EST

Over the course of a difficult month, New York Community Bank saw a 7% decline in deposits as clients withdrew their funds from the local commercial bank.

Mar 08, 2024 01:58 AM EST