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This startup wants to change how we borrow money
by
Molly Wood
and Kristin Schwab
Oct 2, 2017
Affirm wants to be the alternative to all those credit cards in your wallet.
Why is Amazon loaning its sellers money?
Jul 13, 2017
20,000 businesses have borrowed money from its invite-only loan program.
The 5 best ways to build your credit
by
Eliza Mills
Jun 9, 2017
From credit basics to great perks, "The Points Guy" Brian Kelly gives his best credit tips.
The do's and don'ts of saving money
by
Molly Wood
and Paulina Velasco
Jun 9, 2017
Also, how can you plan for your dream home?
New York's taxi economy implodes
Apr 3, 2017
With rivals like Uber on scene, yellow cab medallion prices have fallen hard.
Goldman Sachs offers new online lending platform
Mar 20, 2017
The bank is making a risky bet on something far from its comfort zone.
Thousands see reduced Social Security checks because of unpaid student loans
Dec 21, 2016
The Department of Education reclaimed about $171 million from these checks.
For public good, not for profit.
Home equity helping people build household wealth
Nov 24, 2016
Remember the housing crisis? Well, for many American homeowners, it’s now squarely in the rear-view mirror. A report from RealtyTrac finds that the percentage of homeowners who are underwater — meaning they owe more on their mortgage than their home is worth — has fallen to about 10 percent. It was 28 percent at its […]
For the first time, most mortgages aren’t made by banks
Nov 2, 2016
While banks make loans to those with extraordinary credit, these companies take on more risk.
Government details help for students defrauded by predatory colleges
by
Amy Scott
Oct 28, 2016
Since Corinthian Colleges collapsed last year amid allegations of fraud, the Education Department has discharged $247 million in student loans.