Mortgage rates finally expected to dip below 6 percent in 2024, but affordability remains low
Mortgage rates are trending down, likely to go below 6% by the end of the year, but most housing still remains unaffordable to the average American.
Your significant other expects you to spend over $100 on Valentine's Day
Americans in relationships believe their partners expect them to spend an average of $157.52 on gifts this Valentine's Day, according to a recent Trustpilot survey.
New car purchases are on the rise, but there are insurance implications
Consumers are buying new vehicles more often with sales increasing by over 13% in 2023.
Subway sidekicks: Footlong pretzels, sweet treats added to menu
The Subway Sidekicks menu rolls out nationwide Jan. 22.
McDonald's quietly brings back fan-favorite for a limited time
McDonald's has said goodbye to its seasonal McDonald's Holiday Pie — but the fast food chain is bringing back a fan favorite treat to replace it.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level since last spring: Freddie Mac
With home prices and interest rates falling, the housing market is becoming slightly more affordable this year.
Gas prices climb higher as arctic winter weather impacts production: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased by two cents from last week to $3.09, according to AAA.
Sports Illustrated planning to lay off most, if not all, staff
The publisher of Sports Illustrated has notified employees it is planning to lay off a significant portion — possibly all — of the outlet's staff after its license to use the iconic brand's name in print and digital was revoked.
Macy's to slash 2,350 jobs, close 5 stores in move to embrace technology: report
Famed retailer Macy's is planning on shuttering five storefronts and laying off over 2,000 employees; here's the list of closures.
Walmart raises pay for store managers; here’s how much you could make
"Investing in you is an investment in our future,” Cedric Clark the executive vice president of store operations at Walmart said in a note to U.S. store managers on Jan. 18.
Biden just shortened the timeline to student loan forgiveness for these borrowers
Borrowers already enrolled in SAVE who initially took out $12,000 or less for college may have their loans forgiven soon.
National Winnie the Pooh Day: How the story has been reimagined since it became public domain
Since A.A. Milne’s original “Winnie the Pooh" entered the public domain two years ago, there have been some truly novel uses of the characters.
Mary Poppins bag lawsuit: Uniqlo accuses Shein of copying hit product
The Uniqlo bag is praised on TikTok and other social media as roomy but also light and compact.
Just over 15 percent of home listings were considered affordable in 2023: Redfin
Just 15.5% of homes are considered affordable for everyday homebuyers, the lowest share on record.
Home buyers struggle in 2023, but homeownership rate could rise in 2024
Housing inventory was low in 2023, but homeownership stayed steady at 66%. The rate could see an increase in 2024.
Diamond company cuts prices this month amid difficult economy, lab-grown demand
The company reportedly sought to drum up more sales.
73 percent of Americans still haven’t bounced back financially from the COVID-19 pandemic
Americans struggle to meet basic costs, with 73% reporting they haven't yet recovered financially from the fallout of COVID-19.
IRS waiving $1 billion in penalty taxes, will kick off 2024 tax season on Jan. 29
The 2024 tax season gets officially underway at the end of January and some taxpayers could see tax penalties waived, the IRS said.
Sam's Club will stop checking receipts at the door and do this instead
The Warehouse Club is using this new method to enhance the shopping experience for customers.
Substantial snowfall means business boost for landscaping companies, hardware stores
Business owners like Finn McPoyle, owner of McPoyle Landscaping LLC have been waiting almost two years to get back into their big money-making services including plowing snow for folks in the surrounding Philly area.