Escrow accounts cover your property taxes and insurance. Most lenders require them, but waivers may be available if you meet lender criteria.

Opening and closing credit cards can also damage your credit score, per this warning from FICO (FICO). What does it all mean? Unexpected life events such as job loss or an emergency can throw your ...

Economists worry about tariff-induced price hikes, inflation, interest rates and the outlook for the job market.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has seen its enforcement efforts grind to a halt under the Trump administration.