Regulators urge seniors to build defenses against financial fraud, cyber threats

Officials at the FDIC and CFPB highlighted cyber hygiene, investment fraud red flags and veteran pension scams in their Money Smart educational series

Stevie Wonder’s Ex-Fiancée Calls Him a ‘Manipulator’ as He Moves To Evict Her From L.A. Home of Nearly 40 Years

Stevie Wonder’s ex-fiancée, Carmen Efferson, has lashed out at the singer as he seeks to evict her from the Los Angeles home where she has lived since 1988. The 76-year-old hitmaker asked a California court on Oct. 22 to allow the eviction, alleging that Efferson violated their agreement by refusing

Down Payment Programs You Can Use Now To Get a Foot Into the Housing Market

Of all the hurdles keeping buyers out of the game, saving enough for a down payment seems to be one of the highest these days. The typical down payment on a home currently stands at $27,100, according to the Realtor.com® second-quarter Down Payment Report of 2026.  While this figure is lower than it

Mortgage Rates Drop to 1-Month Low, Offering Buyers Relief Ahead of Midterm Elections

Mortgage rates dropped to their lowest level in over a month this week as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady while continuing to seek refuge in the safety of government bonds amid a slump in the stock market.  The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans