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Hurricane season is here, and it's already causing billions of dollars worth of property damage — some of which won't be covered by insurance. Keep reading to see if a standard homeowners policy covers hurricane damage.

Consumers are growing more optimistic about the housing market as inventory improves. Here's how you can get a lower mortgage interest rate.

Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 10, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.

Jobless claims fell during the first week in September. With the Fed watching the labor market closely, here's what it could mean for interest rates.

Home prices are on the rise, surging to record highs and increasing homeowner equity. But homebuyers could still see lower levels of affordability.

The CFPB issued a new final rule that will prevent what it calls "avoidable foreclosures." Here are the the options that homeowners have.

One top mortgage executive says interest rates should soon begin to rise, but the housing market will remain strong.

Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 9, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday.

Home prices are rising in today's highly competitive market, especially in these 10 U.S. cities.

Baby Boomers and Gen Zers pay a higher – and possibly unjustified – average monthly car insurance premium, in part because of supposed "age tax," according to a new study.

Extra money in your budget can go toward paying off your mortgage early or investing. Each approach has its pros and cons. Learn more.

Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 8, 2021, which are mixed from yesterday.

Fannie Mae issued new guidelines allowing conventional mortgage lenders to consider an applicant's history of on-time rent payments when issuing home loans. But that doesn't mean you'll get favorable terms if you apply for a mortgage with the minimum credit score.

As the U.S. economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, many young drivers are once again entering the workforce. As a result, shopping for auto insurance for more at-risk drivers is increasing.

Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 7, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a group of Progressives are urging Biden to appoint a new head of the Federal Reserve. Here's how interest rates could be affected.

Labor Day 2021 is a great time to reflect on your summer spending and create a debt repayment plan. Here are three things you can do to reduce debt and improve your personal finances.

The Hidden Hills abode located in the Moreau Estates section of the popular gated celebrity hideaway rests on three acres and features a main house and a guest house across its sprawling footprint.

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are extending mortgage assistance to homeowners affected by Hurricane Ida. Here are the options homeowners have to pause their monthly payments and make repairs.

Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 2, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.