Homebuying demand dries up even as mortgage rates drop: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.03% for the week ending Dec. 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Biden admin approves $5 billion more in student loan relief: See who qualifies

The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.

Which states spend the most money on lottery tickets?

Data collected by LendingTree shows almost all states, with the exception of New York, saw an increase in lottery sales between 2020 and 2021.

Bitcoin price surpasses $41,000, 1st time since April 2022

Bitcoin is once again having a moment. On Monday, the world’s largest cryptocurrency soared past $41,000 for the first time in over a year and a half — and marking a 150% rise so far this year.

IRS move could carry hefty cost for some taxpayers

The IRS is raising the interest penalty for underpayment of estimated taxes, with taxpayers who are self-employed or work as independent contractors urged to be vigilant.

?Card-draining? scam impacts local stores
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The scam, according to police, involves thieves removing a gift card from store shelves and carefully procuring the card's information before returning it to the rack.

Gas prices’ downward trend continues – for now: AAA

Nationwide gas prices continue to fall. Lower gas demand has been a main contributor in limiting pump price increases amid rising oil prices, according to AAA.

Homeowners could save tens of thousands in damages by using smart devices

Homeowners may miss out on significant insurance discounts by overlooking the benefits of smart home devices, according to a Nationwide study.

Here's the age when Christmas becomes more about giving than receiving, according to survey

What’s the "peak age" for receiving Christmas gifts? While the holidays aren’t all about presents, a recent survey assessed how much we give and receive throughout our lives.

US third quarter GDP estimate revised upwards on second reading

Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 5.2% for the July-through-September period after rising 2.1% in the second quarter this year, according to the BEA's second estimate released Thursday.

Buying gifts online? BBB warns of new 'discreet shipping' fees scam

The season of buying online and having packages shipped to your home is in full swing. But scammers are also looking to get your money, the Better Business Bureau warned.

US ill-prepared to house growing number of older people, study says

Over the next decade, the U.S. population over the age of 75 will increase by 45%, growing from 17 million to nearly 25 million.