For cash-strapped Americans, loans are hard to come by
As banks tighten lending standards across the board, it is getting increasingly difficult to get a loan. But there are still a few options out there......»»
: Americans took on significantly less debt during the COVID-19 pandemic — except in one major way
Many Americans have focused on spending less and paying off debt throughout the COVID crisis, rather than taking out new loans......»»
After big success with business loans, Square tests personal loans to Cash App users
“We do see a pretty incredible opportunity around lending to individuals,” said Square CEO Jack Dorsey......»»
50% of Americans are using the the 3rd stimulus check to pay off debt, report finds
LendingTree found that of the Americans using stimulus checks to pay off debt, 56% are putting them toward student loans and credit cards. .....»»
Barclays profit almost triples in the first quarter as economic outlook turns positive and its COVID-related cash reserves fall
Barclays benefited from a more positive economic outlook, strong investment bank performance and smaller reserves for bad loans as COVID-19 subsides. REUTERS/Simon Dawson Barclays' first-quarter profit .....»»
Military families are struggling to compete in a hot real-estate market as sellers opt for cash or conventional offers over government-backed loans for veterans
At Fort Bragg, the largest US Army base by population, military buyers are at a disadvantage to civilians, one broker said. PeopleImages/Getty Images PeopleImages/Getty Images Military members and veterans hoping to buy a house with a VA loa.....»»
This Might Be The Best Time For Small Businesses To Look Again At Loans And Financing
2020 was a hard year for.....»»
Flush with cash, affluent Americans are chasing million dollar listings
Sales of homes above $1 million surged 81% in February f.....»»
JPMorgan profit surges as bank releases cash set aside for bad loans
JPMorgan Chase & Co. reported first-quarter profit spiked nearly 400% after the bank released cash that had been set aside to cover bad loans......»»
New Residential Investment to acquire Caliber Home Loans for $1.675 billion in cash
New Residential Investment Corp. said Wednesday it has entered an agreement with units of Lone Star Funds to acquire Caliber Home Lo.....»»
Americans have saved $1.6 trillion since the pandemic started and it poses little inflation risk, the Fed says
Americans were sitting on $1.6 trillion of cash even before Biden's stimulus sent them more direct payments. The Fed estimates a third will be spent. A man uses th.....»»
: ‘Book travel as soon as possible.’ Americans are flying again as vaccines roll out — and soon it could be hard to find cheap airfare
The CDC relaxed its travel guidelines for vaccinated Americans just days after the number of people who traveled through airports hit a pandemic-era record......»»
I got the COVID-19 vaccine at a CVS, and it was so fast and efficient that it"s not hard to understand how the chain has already vaccinated 10 million Americans
Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 at CVS was incredibly easy and efficient, from top to bottom, and I'm so glad I went there. CVS Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 at CVS was wildly efficient and easy. From signing .....»»
Outside the Box: Police departments – not taxpayers – should pay the bill for misconduct settlements
Cash-strapped cities and ordinary citizens bear the financial and social cost of police violence......»»
Cash-strapped USPS announces major changes that could mean higher postage rates and slower first-class mail delivery
The agency reported over $9 billion in net losses in 2020 as the pandemic caused mail delivery rates to plummet. United States Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy speaks during a House Oversight and Reform Comm.....»»
Millions of Americans have struggled to get access to their stimulus checks. The government needs a better system so getting cash to people isn"t so painfully slow.
We need to fortify our structure of stimulating the economy, and cash has proven to be a key tool to building a safety net for Americans. President J.....»»
4 measures that provide extra cash for Americans in Biden stimulus law
Some parts of the $1.9 trillion Biden stimulus law could permanently strengthen the nation's social safety net in the wake of the pandemic. Presiden.....»»
Bitcoin ATMs are coming to a gas station near you
A new feature has appeared at smoke shops in Montana, gas stations in the Carolinas and delis in far-flung corners of New York City: a brightly-lit bitcoin ATM, where customers can buy or sell digital currency, and sometimes extract hard cash......»»
: ‘Book travel as soon as possible.’ Americans are flying again — and soon it could be hard to find cheap airfare
The number of people who traveled through airports on Thursday neared a pandemic-era record, despite public health officials advising Americans to hold off on non-essential trips......»»
Democrats are giving average Americans a load of cash, setting up a clash with Republicans over the social safety net
Democrats .....»»
: ‘Book travel as soon as possible.’ Americans are flying again — and soon it could be hard to find vacation discounts
The number of people who traveled through airports on Thursday neared a pandemic-era record, despite public health officials advising Americans to hold off on non-essential trips......»»