Coronavirus and Your Money

Get advice and stay informed on how COVID-19 could impact your finances.

Essential Reading

FAQ about the FDIC and bank safety

Worried about losing money held at a bank? Here’s what to know about FDIC insurance.

Solo female travel guide

Traveling solo as a female can be daunting, but research shows it’s more common than some people think. Find out how to keep both yourself finances safe while traveling alone, and what to do if a problem [...]

10 min read

Why the debt ceiling matters

Lawmakers have less than a month to raise or suspend the debt ceiling.

11 min read

Guide to hotel cancellations

Many hotel brands offer cancellations and changes without penalty, and some allow elite status member extensions.

7 min read

News and Analysis

Latest News

With mortgage rates soaring, is it still a good time to invest in real estate?

Record-low mortgage rates in 2020 and 2021 made it an ideal time to invest, but rates have soared this year.

5 min read Sep 06, 2022
Considering a long-distance move? Read this first

Before a long-distance relocation, some soul searching and some research are in order.

3 min read Apr 28, 2022
6 ways buyers can compete in an intense seller’s market

The inventory shortage has added difficulty and drama to the homebuying process.

5 min read Apr 05, 2022
How is the U.S. economy doing? With inflation hitting 40-year highs, watch these 4 key areas

There’s no telling when inflation will slow down.

8 min read Mar 24, 2022
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time since 2018

The move marks an end to the Fed’s most aggressive economic rescue effort in history.

7 min read Mar 16, 2022
Travel stocks: Ready for a ‘revenge’ rebound or stymied by sky-high inflation?

While many stocks bounced off their pandemic-era lows, the businesses have yet to follow suit.

7 min read Mar 02, 2022
Spring homebuying season kicks off with tight inventory, posing challenges for buyers

“Buyers are absolutely in this sprint to get to the front of the line,” RE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey says.

5 min read Feb 28, 2022
Guide to hotel cancellation policies and elite status changes amid coronavirus

Many hotel brands offer cancellations and changes without penalty, and some allow elite status member extensions.

7 min read Jan 28, 2022
How does the coronavirus crisis affect HELOCs?

Here’s what to do if you have a HELOC or have considered applying.

3 min read Jan 26, 2022
5 hottest, coolest U.S. housing markets

San Francisco had the most homes topping list price in December.

1 min read Jan 13, 2022