Mortgage rates increased for the third straight week and continue to hover near the 7% level, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest…
Key takeaways The cost of a small business loan includes interest and various fees Common loan fees include origination fees, underwriting fees, appraisals, late payment fees or prepayment penalties To minimize small business loan fees,…
Key takeaways Online lenders are more likely to have accessible loan requirements for startups than bank lenders SBA loans are an option, with the SBA approving thousands of startup business loans per year If you can’t get a business loan, try alternatives like a business credit card, personal loan or…
Key takeaways A good credit card APR is a rate that’s at or below the national average, which currently sits above 20 percent. While there are credit cards with APRs below 10 percent, they’re most often found at credit unions or small local banks. If you don’t have good credit,…
Key takeaways If you’re not happy with your credit card’s interest rate, try to negotiate with your card issuer. Research your account’s history and terms as well as competing card offers so that you can make an informed argument. Improving your credit score tends to be an effective…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday met with President Donald Trump at the White House for the first time in the president’s second term. “At the President’s invitation, Chair Powell met with the President today at the White House to discuss economic developments including for growth, employment and inflation,” the…
Editor's Picks
Personal Finance
More Articles
Dept Management
Markets
More Articles
Small Business
More Articles
Key takeaways Bitcoin has shed its outsider status and now moves in sync with big tech stocks — especially during “risk-on” market conditions. The rise of spot Bitcoin ETFs and broader institutional adoption have blurred…
