Today’s mortgage rates fall for 30-year terms, while 15-year rates remain unchanged
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Jobs offering student loan assistance more than double: study
With student loan debt growing to more than $1.7 trillion, employer student loan assistance programs for workers seem to be on the rise, according to Handshake.
Utah sues TikTok, claiming platform harms kids, downplays China ties
The state of Utah has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming the social media platform is addictive to children and the company has not been forthright about ties to China.
Americans say credit cards add to the challenge of managing finances: survey
Most Americans said they felt "in control of their finances," but 79% think they could be doing a better job managing them, according to a recent Affirm survey.
4 reasons Gavin Newsom's new fast food law is a recipe for disaster
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill that raises the minimum wage for fast food workers.
Walmart to close stores on Thanksgiving for fourth consecutive year
For the fourth consecutive year, Walmart announced that it will close its stores on Thanksgiving. It was a measure many retailers started implementing during the pandemic.
Conservatives hopeful for Supreme Court action on capital gains tax case
Conservative think tank the Freedom Foundation is leading the charge against a recent capital gains tax from Washington state.
Today’s mortgage rates remain unchanged for 15- and 30-year terms
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate
Adobe unveils new Firefly generative AI tools for creative platforms
Adobe's next-generation Firefly generative AI models will be integrated into Creative Cloud applications to help creators produce content that's safe for commercial use.
Google rolling out new AI-powered tools for doctors
Google on Monday introduced new generative artificial intelligence-powered search capabilities in its Vertex AI Search engine for the health care and life sciences industries.
Mild recession still in the cards for U.S. economy but not until 2024: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae is predicting a mild recession for the U.S. economy in the first half of 2024 but has upgraded its gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation outlook.
Irish pub forced to shutter as California crime wave scares patrons away: owner
A pub in Oakland, California, announced it will permanently shutter its doors at the end of October due to rising crime and operating costs, the owner said.
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried's ex-Caroline Ellison to take stand
The collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's cryptocurrency exchange FTX has led to an increased focus on the role played by Alameda Research and its CEO Caroline Ellison, also SBF's former gal pal, in the firm's implosion.
Survey: many holiday shoppers anticipate gift spending will be equal or exceed last year
Many shoppers anticipate their holiday gift spending will stay flat or increase from last year, according to a Shopify-Gallup survey published Tuesday.
Israel-Hamas conflict prompts Nvidia to call off AI conference
The ongoing clash between Israel and Hamas has prompted California-based Nvidia to pump the brakes on holding an upcoming artificial intelligence-focused conference in Tel Aviv.
Walmart, Kohl's kick off 2023 holiday sales
Major retailers Walmart to Kohl's are kicking off their first sales events for the holiday shopping season that's falling on the backdrop of a slowing economy.
Today’s mortgage rates hold steady for 15-year terms, while 30-year rates rise
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Here's how borrowers who can't make student loan payments can avoid defaulting
The 12-month student loan on-ramp period will help struggling borrowers from suffering the worst consequences of missed, late, or partial payments, according to a recent Harvard University Employee Credit Union blog.
This week's personal loan interest rates continue upward trend for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Social Security cuts: Retirees could face more than $17,000 in annual benefits losses
Social Security could run out of money to make full benefits payments in 2033, spurring as much as $23,000 in benefits cuts for retirees, a study found. Here’s what you need to know.