What the Government Shutdown Means for Home Loans
Published: January 18, 2019
The partial federal government shutdown is complicating the already complicated process of getting and managing a mortgage. For one thing, the political storm is like severe weather at a major airport: You can expect minor delays or worse. Also, it could mean financial hardship for some federal government employees facing mortgage payments without their regular paychecks.
How to Stay Afloat Financially in a Federal Shutdown
Published: January 11, 2019
When you have a pile of bills and no paycheck, address the essentials first. That means the roof over your head, medicine, food, heat, electricity and - for those who still must report to jobs despite a government shutdown - getting to work.
NCUA, CFPB Open Despite Partial Government Shutdown
Published: January 4, 2019
The partial government shutdown has had no direct impact on the operations of the NCUA or the CFPB because neither agency is funded through the appropriations process.
How thieves are creating false identities using your child's Social Security number
Published: December 28, 2018
Identity theft, or identity fraud, once meant crooks were churning out fake credit cards. But as that became easier to detect, a more insidious crime has evolved: the creation of completely new identities.
With Mobile Pay, You Can Go Without a Wallet at Checkout
Published: December 21, 2018
When you're at the checkout line this holiday season, you could juggle your bags and dig into your purse or billfold for your credit or debit card. Or you could use that phone you're already clutching, or that new smartwatch strapped to your wrist. Many stores now accept mobile wallets, a technology that lets customers make payments via smartphone or watch.
5 Tips for Handling Holiday Financial Stress
Published: December 14, 2018
If you're like many people, the holidays cause more financial stress than any other time of year. Figuring out how to afford gifts, decor and food for the big feast is often overwhelming.