Homebuilder sentiment plummets as mortgage rates surge again
Builder confidence unexpectedly dropped for first time this year.
Builder confidence unexpectedly dropped for first time this year.
Going to college? What you need to know about student loans
If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.
If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.
CVS to lay off 5,000 employees as it seeks to cut costs
The Rhode Island-based pharmacy giant said in a statement that it is eliminating "a number of non-customer facing positions" throughout the company
The Rhode Island-based pharmacy giant said in a statement that it is eliminating "a number of non-customer facing positions" throughout the company
This state is facing $117M in losses because of toll cheats
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reportedly faced $36.58M in losses last year due to unpaid tolls.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reportedly faced $36.58M in losses last year due to unpaid tolls.
Retirement account balances rise despite economic turmoil: Fidelity
401(k), IRA and 403(b) plan balances increased for the second straight quarter in Q1 2023, Fidelity Investments reported.
401(k), IRA and 403(b) plan balances increased for the second straight quarter in Q1 2023, Fidelity Investments reported.
Student loan borrowers not ready to resume payments, unaware of options: survey
More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.
More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.
Americans are giving less to charity, poll finds
Over 55% of those who stopped giving say they don’t earn enough to afford donating to charity.
Over 55% of those who stopped giving say they don’t earn enough to afford donating to charity.
Cash App issue causes some to be double charged, company says
Cash App said it was notifying customers who were double charged the amount of their transaction and would refund anyone impacted by the issue.
Cash App said it was notifying customers who were double charged the amount of their transaction and would refund anyone impacted by the issue.
States weigh charging by the mile as fuel taxes plummet
States have relied on gas taxes for more than a century to maintain the nation's roads
States have relied on gas taxes for more than a century to maintain the nation's roads
Skyrocketing car insurance costs push some drivers to forgo coverage
Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.
Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.
Do you think you’re rich? Here’s what Americans say
What do you think is the dollar amount that most Americans said it takes to be considered wealthy?
What do you think is the dollar amount that most Americans said it takes to be considered wealthy?
Auto shops struggle to find trained mechanics amid national shortage: 'It's really getting scary'
There's only about half the number of auto mechanics needed coming out of technical colleges and training programs every year.
There's only about half the number of auto mechanics needed coming out of technical colleges and training programs every year.
Fewer homes are selling, but they're selling fast: Redfin
Despite low inventory, the homes for sale are selling at a fast pace, according to a report by Redfin. Here’s what you need to know.
Despite low inventory, the homes for sale are selling at a fast pace, according to a report by Redfin. Here’s what you need to know.
CFPB warns about side effects of using medical credit cards, loans
Alternative debt financing products like medical credit cards and medical installment loans can weaken consumers' financial well-being, the CFPB warned in a recent report.
Alternative debt financing products like medical credit cards and medical installment loans can weaken consumers' financial well-being, the CFPB warned in a recent report.
'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak: What is his net worth?
"Wheel of Fortune" only tapes four days a month, meaning the soon-to-retire host earns more per taping day than most people make in a year.
"Wheel of Fortune" only tapes four days a month, meaning the soon-to-retire host earns more per taping day than most people make in a year.
Credit card debt is at record high as Americans deal with inflation and rising costs: TransUnion
U.S. credit card balances increased 20% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to last year, a recent TransUnion report said.
U.S. credit card balances increased 20% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to last year, a recent TransUnion report said.
Money stored in Venmo, other payment apps could be vulnerable, watchdog warns
Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money with those apps for the long term, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here's why.
Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money with those apps for the long term, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here's why.
Debt ceiling: Bill on its way to House floor after clearing key hurdle
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.
These billionaires are worth more than the US Treasury has in cash, report says
The cash balance at the U.S. Treasury is lower than the net worth of some of the world's richest people, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index.
The cash balance at the U.S. Treasury is lower than the net worth of some of the world's richest people, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index.
House votes to cancel Biden’s $400 billion student loan handout
The House voted Wednesday to repeal President Biden’s plan to forgo more than $400 billion in federally backed student loan debt.
The House voted Wednesday to repeal President Biden’s plan to forgo more than $400 billion in federally backed student loan debt.