If you shop at Rite Aid, you could be owed as much as $10,000 from a recent $6.8 million class-action settlement. In a complaint filed in July 2024, plaintiffs alleged the pharmacy chain failed to protect them from a cyberattack that exposed the personal identifiable information, or PII, of over …
You can make the process of filing your income taxes less painful and time-consuming by filing online. The best tax-prep offerings have both free and paid tiers, as well as robust live and AI-powered support and guarantees for both accuracy and the biggest refund possible. CNBC Select has run more …
Nonprofit financial institutions owned by their members, credit unions can be a better avenue to pursue a home loan than a traditional bank or other lender. They often boast lower-than-average rates, discounted fees, multiple down payment assistance options and more personalized service. Some credit unions are only available to select …
Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have lower interest rates than credit cards. That can lead some homeowners to use them to pay down large credit card bills. But this method isn’t foolproof: Most notably, you’re trading an unsecured debt for a secured one that uses …
For folks seeking a low-risk way to increase their savings, both money market accounts and money market funds hold a lot of appeal. But despite their similar names, these two savings vehicles are very different. Here’s how to decide which account works best for your goals. LendingClub offers a variety …
VA loans are zero-down mortgages for active service members and veterans that are insured by the Department of Veterans Affairs and funded by private lenders. Created in 1944, the VA loan program has aided more than 24 million families achieve homeownership with flexible qualifications, lower rates, no down payment and …
Most taxpayers anticipate a tax refund from the IRS: About two-thirds of filers (64%) got money back in 2024 and, so far this tax season, over $145 billion has gone out — with the average refund hitting just over $3,300. It’s important not to think of it as free money, …
A new AARP survey suggests nearly half (47%) of adults 50 and older who carry credit card debt use their cards to pay for necessities like health care, car payments and housing. Some 17% admitted they charged expenses to cover gaps in their budget every single month last year, putting …
If you’re in the market to buy a house, don’t expect mortgage rates to drop anytime soon. “In the near term, rates are going to be stuck near 7%,” said Jonathan Miller, CEO of Miller Samuel Real Estate Appraisers and Consultants. “If they fall, we’re talking about straddling 6% — …
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