lillisphotography/Getty Images Key takeaways A deed of reconveyance, also known as a satisfaction of mortgage, is a document that proves you’ve paid off your mortgage. The deed of reconveyance releases the lien the mortgage lender…

In her half-century on earth, Torry Holmesly has been subjected to neglect, violence, eviction and homelessness. So, if you ask her about what life is like in a banking desert, forgive her for looking at you funny. And yet, Holmesly, 50, is far from a fool. She knows that not…

Airlines stand to save a potential $580 million as travelers slim down thanks to the effects of weight-loss drugs, a new study found. Sheila Kahyaoglu, an equity analyst at Jefferies and an author of the study, says the top four U.S. airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and…

Recent economic data shows signs of growing strength on Main Street, as Americans’ take-home pay ticks higher and contributes to rising retail sales and home purchases – though some headwinds remain. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released last week shows average weekly earnings increased 1.42% after accounting for inflation from…