Hearst E-Commerce

Here’s a rundown of what to know if you’re considering the online bank Popular Direct.SOPA Images/SOPA Images/LightRocket via GettPopular Direct is the online division of Popular Bank, based in New York City. Launched in 2016, this bank…
Read More...

A strong jobs report helped catapult 30-year fixed mortgage rates to a new 23-year high.JamesBrey/Getty ImagesThe 10-second guide to mortgage rates this week The average for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage was 7.81% as of October 9.  The U.S.…
Read More...

FHA loans are now making up a larger portion of mortgage originations than they were two years ago.Wasan Tita/Getty Images/iStockphotoMortgage rates have been on the upswing for nearly two years now, and as of last week, they were at their…
Read More...

The best money market accounts offer high interest rates combined with convenience.Yulia Reznikov/Getty ImagesA money market account combines the interest-earning ability of a savings account with the check-writing privileges of a checking…
Read More...

A 2-year CD provides a middle ground between shorter and longer term CDs.twomeows/Getty ImagesIf you’re willing to consider an online bank, the best 2-year CD rates currently hover around 5.00% APY, so you can earn a respectable return…
Read More...

Money market accounts are a low-risk way to earn potentially higher interest rates on your savings.twomeows/Getty ImagesIf you want to earn extra income from your savings balance, you might consider a money market account. A money market…
Read More...

The Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card offers consumers with fair credit an unsecured credit card with 1.5% cash back rewards for a $39 fee.darkovujic/Getty Images/iStockphotoThe 10-second guide to Capital One…
Read More...

Varo Bank offers a competitive APY on its savings account — with some limitations.SOPA Images/SOPA Images/LightRocket via GettLaunched in 2015, Varo Bank is an FDIC-insured, online-only bank offering savings and checking accounts. Online…
Read More...

The Chase Slate Edge credit card features one of the best balance transfer offers available, plus automatic consideration for a credit line increase and annual interest rate reductions.Roman Novitskii/Getty Images/iStockphotoThe 10-second…
Read More...

Choosing a mortgage lender is one of the most important homebuying decisions you’ll make. Here are our picks.David Gyung/Getty Images/iStockphotoWhether you’re buying a home, refinancing, or tapping into your home equity, the loan you…
Read More...