Q: What do employers need to know about the new amendments to the New York Fair Credit Reporting Act? A: Beginning April 18, 2026, New York employers, with few exceptions, will be prohibited from accessing or using a client’s personal credit score or credit history during or after hiring. In particular, Governor Kathy Hochul has … Read more
Mortgage rates are sitting at 6.38%, according to the latest data from Freddie Mac – up slightly from earlier this year, but still lower than last year (in January 2025, rates rose to a little over 7%). (You can see mortgage rates in your area herefrom our marketing partner Bankrate.) So what’s next for mortgage … Read more
Mortgage rates are sitting at 6.38%, according to the latest data from Freddie Mac – up slightly from earlier this year, but still lower than last year (in January 2025, rates rose to a little over 7%). (You can see mortgage rates in your area herefrom our marketing partner Bankrate.) So what’s next for mortgage … Read more
Stocks got off to a strong start to the week after President Donald Trump revealed that the two countries are having “productive” talks about ending hostilities. Although there is a strong performance confirmed, few think that the bottom is “stocks” – as the sale started again later in the week – with another warning of … Read more