Lifestyle and Budget

3 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Save on Father’s Day

Father’s Day shoppers are expected to spend an average of $134.75 for the holiday this year, according to the National Retail Federation. But don’t fret. We have three surprisingly simple ways to protect your pocketbook this June 18.

US mortgage rates blip higher

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged up this week as the benchmark 30-year rate bounced back from a seven-month low.

Long-term mortgage rates rebound

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week as the benchmark 30-year rate rebounded from a seven-month low, according to mortgage firm Freddie Mac.

Feds point fingers as 'debt relief' cos. prey on students

U.S. enforcement agencies — the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission — in recent years have closed only seven companies that lured consumers with rosy promises to reduce or forgive student loan debt.