US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year loan reaches 5%
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates continued to climb this week as the key 30-year loan rate reached 5% for the first time in more than a decade amid persistent high inflation.
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates continued to climb this week as the key 30-year loan rate reached 5% for the first time in more than a decade amid persistent high inflation.
Inflation woes: These price increases are hitting Americans the hardest
The highest level of inflation in over 40 years is hitting Americans hardest in areas where it’s difficult to make cuts.
The highest level of inflation in over 40 years is hitting Americans hardest in areas where it’s difficult to make cuts.
Baby formula shortage: Stores limit sales as major brands sell out nationwide
As of mid-March, about 29 percent of popular baby formula brands were sold out across the U.S., according to one analysis.
As of mid-March, about 29 percent of popular baby formula brands were sold out across the U.S., according to one analysis.
Why Biden is waiving rule on higher levels of ethanol in gas this summer
President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.
President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.
Walmart offering new truckers starting salary of up to $110,000
Walmart truck drivers could previously make an average of $87,500 in their first year
Walmart truck drivers could previously make an average of $87,500 in their first year
Deutsche Bank predicts US recession in 2023 due to Fed rate hikes
Deutsche Bank is the first major financial institution to predict a recession due to rising inflation and the Federal Reserve's hawkish plan to tame it.
Deutsche Bank is the first major financial institution to predict a recession due to rising inflation and the Federal Reserve's hawkish plan to tame it.
Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Forbes billionaires 2022: See who made this year’s list of the world’s richest people
Forbes has released its list of the wealthiest people in the world this year. Check out which billionaires cracked the top-10.
Forbes has released its list of the wealthiest people in the world this year. Check out which billionaires cracked the top-10.
Best companies 2022: Linkedin unveils list of top companies to work for, Amazon ranks no. 1
Linkedin released its list of the top 50 companies to work with Amazon claiming the top spot. Here's a look at where other companies ranked.
Linkedin released its list of the top 50 companies to work with Amazon claiming the top spot. Here's a look at where other companies ranked.
Does the IRS owe you money? 1.5M people could get $800 or more because they haven't filed their 2018 return
The IRS says more than a million people have left money on the table and they'll lose it if they don't act soon -- and it's all from their 2018 tax refunds.
The IRS says more than a million people have left money on the table and they'll lose it if they don't act soon -- and it's all from their 2018 tax refunds.
March jobs report 2022: US added 431,000 jobs in sign of economic health
The U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March 2022 in a sign of a resilient economy — as unemployment fell to a pandemic low of 3.6%.
The U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March 2022 in a sign of a resilient economy — as unemployment fell to a pandemic low of 3.6%.
Corn could be the answer to high gas prices
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Nearly 70% of medical debt in collections will be removed from credit reports, bureaus say
The major credit bureaus have updated their rules for sending medical bills to collections, which is expected to remove nearly 70% of medical collections debt from credit reports.
The major credit bureaus have updated their rules for sending medical bills to collections, which is expected to remove nearly 70% of medical collections debt from credit reports.
Chicken breast, ground beef, pork prices set to surge higher
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
DC pizza shop partners with NFT startup
A new startup is using NFTs to unite Black-owned businesses nationwide.
A new startup is using NFTs to unite Black-owned businesses nationwide.
What is causing the recent food price uncertainty?
It’s been the case for about a year: prices at the grocery store going up, up, up.
It’s been the case for about a year: prices at the grocery store going up, up, up.
Tax law changes could affect PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App users
Millions of small business owners who rely on payment apps like Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App could be subject to a new tax law that just took effect in January.
Millions of small business owners who rely on payment apps like Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App could be subject to a new tax law that just took effect in January.
Oregon man cashes in forgotten lottery ticket, wins $8.9M
Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.
Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.
Gas prices could continue to fall, but California won't see much relief: expert
As of Thursday, the national average is $4.289 a gallon, down from Wednesday's average of $4.305, according to AAA data.
As of Thursday, the national average is $4.289 a gallon, down from Wednesday's average of $4.305, according to AAA data.
What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices
If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.
If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.