2020 teen summer employment was lowest since Great Recession

The number of teens who were able to get jobs during the summer of 2020 saw its lowest level since the Great Recession in 2008.

US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop

The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.

What to know if you defer your personal loan

While a loan deferment can help in the short term if you can’t pay your bill, it’s important to understand the long-term impact.

Chipotle raising prices to offset its $15 minimum wage hike

Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.

How to protect your credit from fraud

Consumers can avoid public WiFi and not click on suspicious links to avoid fraud.

Getting a mortgage is getting easier than ever

The past year brought many hardships to the housing market as home prices skyrocketed and inventory was hard to come by. However, securing a home loan got much easier.

Homebuyers looking for a down payment shouldn't dip into these accounts

More lenders require a 20% down payment to qualify for the best mortgage rates. Using these money accounts to buy a home can cause unexpected financial stress.