2020’s Recession Only Lasted 2 Months

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2020's Recession Only Lasted 2 Months

Last year's pandemic downturn lasted just two months, according to an economic research organization that is a recognized arbiter of U.S. business cycles.

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Retirement concerns for Black Americans

Explore factors that threaten financial security for many Black Americans and see ways to help close the financial wellness gap among underrepresented employees.

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Chase Debuts Slate Edge Card Aimed at Credit Builders

The Chase Slate Edge credit card launched Monday, offering sliding interest rates and a higher credit limit to cardholders who meet spending and bill payment thresholds.

Yes, Mortgage Rates Are Low, But You May Still Be Paying Too Much

How much mortgage shopping can save you and why unemployment checks would have to be awfully big to keep most from taking work—personal finance news you may have missed.

Federal Jobless Benefits to Cost $53B Less Than Expected

$53 Billion - That's how much the U.S. may save on pandemic unemployment programs now that many states have cut benefits early and the economic trajectory is improving.

What Does Medicare Part A Cover?

Medicare coverage has different components, including Parts A, B, C, and D. Learn what Part A covers, what it doesn't, and how it compares to other Medicare parts.

Mortgage Rates & Trends, July 20, 2021

The average rate on 30-year and 15-year mortgages dropped to their lowest levels in at least three months, tracking a noticeable decline in 10-year Treasury yields.