FTC Sees Surge in Business Impersonation

Cybercriminals can and do target small businesses. Monitor your business profiles, credit reports and customer feedback. Report problems to the authorities.

Cost Considerations for Business Loans

Understanding key costs in business loans can help align financing choices with your long- and short-term needs, and budget goals.

Bill Would Crack Down on 'Credit Repair' Schemes

Lawmakers aim to protect individuals from costly credit repair scams by banning upfront fees and increasing penalties for deceptive practices.

Mortgage Rates Hit Another Multi-Month High Despite Afternoon Recovery

Mortgage rates tend to be updated only once per day.  Lenders set rates based on trading levels in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) which are essentially bonds that are tied to cash flows from groups of mortgages.  MBS move throughout the day much the same way that US Treasuries do.