Money

[ad_1] Record-low mortgage rates have many homeowners looking to refinance. If you’re planning to join their ranks, make sure you understand the process. Gather information. Prequalify. Apply. Field follow-up questions from the lender. Order a home appraisal, if needed. Schedule closing. Sign documents at closing. Get set up with your new lender. When Should You

[ad_1] Earning Rewards Approximate annual rewards value: $268First-year bonus cash back value: $200First-year rewards value: $468 You’ll earn 5% cash back on the first $1,500 spent in quarterly rotating bonus categories that you activate. Historically, bonus categories have included gas stations, grocery stores, home improvement stores, tolls, wholesale clubs, Chase Pay purchases – Chase’s mobile

[ad_1] Filing taxes as a college student comes with a unique set of challenges. And determining whether and how to file taxes requires taking note of your previous year’s employment, wages, tax withholding and parents’ tax strategies. You may want to take a moment to bring up a few tax questions with Mom and Dad.

[ad_1] While the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act helps many federal student loan borrowers, it leaves out millions with privately held student loans. Now, several states are taking action to help people with this type of debt. RELATED CONTENT Ten states and the District of Columbia have negotiated with private loan servicers on

[ad_1] If a prenup discussion doesn’t seem appealing, a conversation about postnuptial agreements is probably as enjoyable as diffusing a bomb. RELATED CONTENT That said, postnuptial agreements can serve a legitimate purpose and improve a marriage, rather than wreck it. So if you believe a postnup is just what your marriage needs, or are worried

[ad_1] Many people dream of an early retirement at age 50, 40 or even younger. But those who leave behind the office at such a young age might not find retirement fulfilling. The amount in your savings or portfolio may not reflect how enjoyable you’ll find the coming years. The FIRE movement, which stands for

[ad_1] The information for the Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Unlimited has been collected independently by U.S. News, and the card is not currently available on the site. The information has not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer, and it may be out of date. Some of the links on this site contain

[ad_1] It’s a real problem that never seems to fully be solved – how much should you spend on your groceries? Unless you’re on a fixed income and have a set routine where you buy the same meals every week, the dollar amount you spend at the supermarket is probably going to vary, possibly by

[ad_1] Retiree volunteers provide many valuable services ranging from museum docents to hospital volunteers. The best volunteer jobs provide a sense of helping others as well as opportunities to get out of the house and socialize. Consider passing on your expertise to the next generation as a mentor, tutor, coach or instructor. You can also

[ad_1] Millions of Americans have received economic impact payments, or stimulus checks, via direct deposit in their bank accounts. Now, nearly 4 million Americans are being sent stimulus checks by prepaid debit card instead of paper check, according to the Internal Revenue Service. RELATED CONTENT Say what? Yes, if you were expecting a paper check

[ad_1] Aging certainly comes with plenty of problems. Wrinkles, gray hair, vision and hearing loss and general aches and pains are all common ailments. But there are also many perks of growing older, especially where your finances are concerned. Here’s how getting older can save you money: Senior discounts. Travel deals. Tax deductions for seniors. Bigger

[ad_1] If you think you’re ready to tackle a major home improvement project, your first question may be how to pay for it. Whether you need to get a new roof or renovate your whole house, a home improvement loan can help you access the money to make it happen. But qualifying for home improvement

[ad_1] Getting a personal loan with bad credit can be tough. Lenders and creditors usually require a credit check before you can borrow money, and if you have poor credit or no credit, you may be denied. RELATED CONTENT You might wonder if you can get a personal loan with no credit check. It can

[ad_1] Even if you’ve never heard of Regulation CC, you have probably seen its effects. This Federal Reserve rule governs how much and how quickly banks give you access to check deposits. RELATED CONTENT Regulation CC is the reason you can get to the first $200 of a check deposit the next business day. Here’s