Lifestyle and Budget

Florence likely to expose gaps in flood insurance

The number of Americans with flood insurance is on the rise, yet Hurricane Florence is likely to make it painfully clear that too many homeowners in the Carolinas and other vulnerable regions remain unprotected. .

A glance at US mortgage rates

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates increased to their highest averages since the start of August, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.

Decade later: Safer financial system yet much hasn't changed

On the brink of crumbling a decade ago, America's financial system was saved by an extraordinary rescue that revived Wall Street and the economy yet did little for individuals who felt duped and left to suffer from the reckless bets of giant banking institutions.

Is a personal loan for you?

Personal loans have surged in popularity, due in part to increasing consumer confidence and a growing array of online lenders to provide them.

Asian stocks fall as China reacts to US tariffs

Stocks are little changed Tuesday morning as a trade complaint by China puts some pressure on industrial and basic materials companies, and insurance companies take losses as Hurricane Florence moves toward the East Coast.