Gas prices pump higher as the cost of oil rises: AAA
Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.
Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.
What we know about Nima Momeni, suspect in Cash App founder Bob Lee's stabbing death
San Francisco police arrested Nima Momeni, the founder of Expand IT in Emeryville, in connection with the fatal stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee. Here's what we know:
San Francisco police arrested Nima Momeni, the founder of Expand IT in Emeryville, in connection with the fatal stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee. Here's what we know:
Anheuser-Busch sheds roughly $5 billion in value since Bud Light’s Dylan Mulvaney pact sparked outrage
Anheuser-Busch has seen its value drop roughly $5 billion since Bud Light’s partnership with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney.
Anheuser-Busch has seen its value drop roughly $5 billion since Bud Light’s partnership with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates fall below 6 percent | April 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates hold steady, giving borrowers time to decide | April 12, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 12, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 12, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Many Americans plan to use their tax refunds to build savings in 2023, survey says
Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.
Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.
More Americans taking 'side hustles' to make ends meet
In today's expensive world, many Americans are turning to side hustles to make ends meet. From pet-sitting to food delivery, people are taking on extra work to pay for unexpected expenses and to gain disposable income.
In today's expensive world, many Americans are turning to side hustles to make ends meet. From pet-sitting to food delivery, people are taking on extra work to pay for unexpected expenses and to gain disposable income.
Medicare beneficiaries would need more than $300,000 for healthcare costs in retirement: EBRI
Medicare beneficiaries in retirement would need to have saved anywhere from $96,000 to $383,000 to cover most of their healthcare needs, according to EBRI. The organization found that in general, Medicare Advantage enrollees have lower savings targets. But these private industry plans have their pros and cons.
Medicare beneficiaries in retirement would need to have saved anywhere from $96,000 to $383,000 to cover most of their healthcare needs, according to EBRI. The organization found that in general, Medicare Advantage enrollees have lower savings targets. But these private industry plans have their pros and cons.
Seniors worry Social Security increase not enough to cover rising costs: Survey
More than half of survey respondents said the latest increase to Social Security benefits doesn't adequately cover rising costs. As inflation rises, the increase in spending exceeded the latest 8.7% COLA adjustment.
More than half of survey respondents said the latest increase to Social Security benefits doesn't adequately cover rising costs. As inflation rises, the increase in spending exceeded the latest 8.7% COLA adjustment.
Remote workers became younger, better educated, more likely to move during pandemic: survey
Certain industries also saw a large increase in remote work between 2019 to 2021, according to a recent survey by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Certain industries also saw a large increase in remote work between 2019 to 2021, according to a recent survey by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Mortgage rates continue to decline: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.28% for the week ending April 4, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.28% for the week ending April 4, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Sweetgreen changes name of chicken burrito bowl, two days after Chipotle sues
Sweetgreen announced it will rename its new menu item, the Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl, to Chicken + Chipotle Pepper Bowl after Chipotle Mexican Grill sued the restaurant chain in a California Federal Court for violating their trademark rights.
Sweetgreen announced it will rename its new menu item, the Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl, to Chicken + Chipotle Pepper Bowl after Chipotle Mexican Grill sued the restaurant chain in a California Federal Court for violating their trademark rights.
Most Americans don’t know these financial solutions could help lower their tax burden: survey
Only 2% of Americans can correctly identify financial solutions with tax advantages, despite one in three saying they prioritize investments that would help them pay less in taxes either now or in the future, a recent Lincoln Financial Group survey said.
Only 2% of Americans can correctly identify financial solutions with tax advantages, despite one in three saying they prioritize investments that would help them pay less in taxes either now or in the future, a recent Lincoln Financial Group survey said.
Today’s best mortgage deal? 10- and 15-year terms hit lowest rates | April 6, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 6, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 6, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Are robot waiters the future? Some in restaurant industry think so
Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages. But others note how they can’t yet take orders, and many restaurants have steps that they can’t adapt to.
Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages. But others note how they can’t yet take orders, and many restaurants have steps that they can’t adapt to.
These are February's hottest housing markets
Thirteen of the top 20 hottest home markets in February had median listing prices below the national median, the report from Realtor.com said.
Thirteen of the top 20 hottest home markets in February had median listing prices below the national median, the report from Realtor.com said.
Today’s mortgage rates remain below 6 percent | April 5, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 5, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 5, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Walmart plans for 65% of stores to be serviced by automated supply chains by 2026
The world’s largest retailer said that as the changes take hold, employees’ roles will require less physical labor but will have higher pay.
The world’s largest retailer said that as the changes take hold, employees’ roles will require less physical labor but will have higher pay.
These states' student loan forgiveness plans would work even if Biden's fails
With the jury still out on Biden's student loan forgiveness, some states are stepping up their plans, a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts said.
With the jury still out on Biden's student loan forgiveness, some states are stepping up their plans, a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts said.
Today’s mortgage rates hold firm. 15-year are lowest at 5.5 percent | April 3, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 3, 2023, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 3, 2023, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.