As the shutdown enters its second month, some furloughed federal workers are finding new sources of income after weeks of making-do without paychecks.

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, the deal is expected to be partially financed with a roughly $2 billion so-called PIPE, or private investment ...

And as rates decline, refinancing activity rises: Refinance applications rose 111% compared to the same week last year, according to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly application survey ...