Goldman Sachs Crowns Bitcoin a New Asset Class

Goldman Sachs reversed course and declared Bitcoin a new asset class as institutional investors increasingly look to add cryptocurrencies to their portfolios.

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How Much Home Can You Afford?

Monthly mortgage payments depend on your home price, down payment, and more. This mortgage calculator makes it easy to get a sense of what you can afford.

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There's No Better Time to Test Your 'Federal Budget Personality'

Testing how you would manage the federal budget and when young married women are surprisingly traditional—personal finance news you may have missed.

Vaccine Not Yet a Shot in the Arm for the Economy

While many people have been hoping the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine would help save restaurants hit hard financially by the pandemic, this chart suggests otherwise.

Ready for Take Off? Summer Travel Returns to 2019 Level

40% - That's the share of people in a recent survey who said they plan on taking a trip this summer that involves a flight or a hotel stay, nearly the same as 2019.

Tips for Mortgage Shopping in a Hurry

It can take an average of 52 days to finalize your mortgage, but there are things you can do to speed up the process. Learn how to secure a mortgage in no time.

How Do I Redeem My Savings Bonds?

Are you trying to cash out your savings bonds? Learn how to redeem both paper and electronic savings bonds, as well as the tax implications of doing so.