Mortgage rates rise as debt limit impasse lingers: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.57% for the week ending May 25, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.57% for the week ending May 25, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Today's mortgage rates rise, but 15-year terms remain lowest option | May 25, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 25, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 25, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Kinder Chocolate, a cream-filled hit in Europe, is coming to the US
The candy bars, the most popular Kinder product in Europe, are different from the Kinder Bueno bars that have been sold stateside since 2019.
The candy bars, the most popular Kinder product in Europe, are different from the Kinder Bueno bars that have been sold stateside since 2019.
Rising costs pressure many Americans to make this one retirement mistake: Survey
High costs pushed 25% of cash-strapped Americans to cut retirement savings, according to a recent TIAA Institute survey.
High costs pushed 25% of cash-strapped Americans to cut retirement savings, according to a recent TIAA Institute survey.
Americans are not exploring their own cities like they used to, study says
The MIT-led study found a 15% to 30% decrease in the number of visits residents were making to areas that are socioeconomically different than their own.
The MIT-led study found a 15% to 30% decrease in the number of visits residents were making to areas that are socioeconomically different than their own.
Round 3 of Disney job cuts starting
Disney has said it plans to trim 7,000 from its workforce overall
Disney has said it plans to trim 7,000 from its workforce overall
Cava files for IPO as leader of Mediterranean fast-casual restaurants
The D.C.-based Mediterranean chain restaurant Cava has officially filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The D.C.-based Mediterranean chain restaurant Cava has officially filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Shopping for cheaper insurance hits a new high as Americans seek relief from rising rates: J.D. Power
The rate at which drivers were given new auto insurance quotes increased by 13.1% in the first quarter of 2023 – the highest rate since June 2021. And the switch rate increased by 4.1%, according to J.D. Power report.
The rate at which drivers were given new auto insurance quotes increased by 13.1% in the first quarter of 2023 – the highest rate since June 2021. And the switch rate increased by 4.1%, according to J.D. Power report.
Bud Light buying back unsold, expired beer from wholesalers as sales continue to suffer: report
The Wall Street Journal reported Anheuser-Busch will try to help struggling wholesalers amid Bud Light backlash.
The Wall Street Journal reported Anheuser-Busch will try to help struggling wholesalers amid Bud Light backlash.
America's debt hits new record of more than $17 trillion: NY Fed
Consumer debt reached a record of $17.05 trillion in Q1 2023. Many Americans still deal with high inflation and are seeking help from their financial institutions, reports say.
Consumer debt reached a record of $17.05 trillion in Q1 2023. Many Americans still deal with high inflation and are seeking help from their financial institutions, reports say.
Peloton to offer rear safety guard for recalled Tread+ treadmill
Owners of Peloton’s Tread+ were told to stop using the product after a 2021 recall linked to a child’s death and other injuries.
Owners of Peloton’s Tread+ were told to stop using the product after a 2021 recall linked to a child’s death and other injuries.
Wendy's to test underground robot delivery for mobile orders
Instead of requiring employees to bring out mobile food orders, the robotic system is designed to transport the orders underground "in seconds," the fast food chain said.
Instead of requiring employees to bring out mobile food orders, the robotic system is designed to transport the orders underground "in seconds," the fast food chain said.
Many Americans eye buy now, pay later to gain more financial flexibility: Survey
Nearly half of Americans (46%) said they would also consider BNPL an alternative financing method to credit cards or cash, according to a recent survey.
Nearly half of Americans (46%) said they would also consider BNPL an alternative financing method to credit cards or cash, according to a recent survey.
Target CEO: Retail theft may cost company over $1.2B this year
Target said it’s seeing an increasing number of violent incidents at stores, but doesn’t want to close stores because that hurts workers and the community.
Target said it’s seeing an increasing number of violent incidents at stores, but doesn’t want to close stores because that hurts workers and the community.
D'IYANU: Local African-inspired fashion that pays tribute to founder's culture
D'IYANU, located in Norristown, is a celebration of African culture in a way that inspires people to be bold and express themselves.
D'IYANU, located in Norristown, is a celebration of African culture in a way that inspires people to be bold and express themselves.
'Built Different': Bucks County teen starts business to support people with special needs
A Bucks County teen is using his differences to build a brand that supports people with special needs and raises money for people with down syndrome.
A Bucks County teen is using his differences to build a brand that supports people with special needs and raises money for people with down syndrome.
3M fires executive over inappropriate conduct weeks after promotion
3M has fired prominent company executive Michael Vale due to “inappropriate personal conduct and violation of company policy,” the maker of Post-it notes, industrial coatings and ceramics announced on Monday.
3M has fired prominent company executive Michael Vale due to “inappropriate personal conduct and violation of company policy,” the maker of Post-it notes, industrial coatings and ceramics announced on Monday.
Amazon to increase delivery speed while cutting costs
Amazon.com has overhauled its logistics network in an attempt to reduce how far packages have to travel in an attempt to speed deliveries.
Amazon.com has overhauled its logistics network in an attempt to reduce how far packages have to travel in an attempt to speed deliveries.
Biden administration approves $42B in student loan forgiveness under updated PSLF program
The Department of Education has approved $42 billion in student loan forgiveness through recent changes to the PSLF program, designed to provide debt relief to borrowers in the non-profit, public service and governmental fields.
The Department of Education has approved $42 billion in student loan forgiveness through recent changes to the PSLF program, designed to provide debt relief to borrowers in the non-profit, public service and governmental fields.
Mortgage rates dip on positive inflation data: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.35% for the week ending May 11, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.35% for the week ending May 11, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.