Today’s mortgage rates are rising, use shorter terms to save the most | August 14, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 14, 2023, which are largely trending up from Friday.
Fed will cut interest rates in 2024: Jeffrey Small
Arbor Financial President Jeffrey Small argues recent economic data suggests the Fed will decrease rates in the second quarter next year on 'Varney & Co.'
Home price growth continues to decline: CoreLogic
Home price growth slowed for the 12th straight month in May, CoreLogic reported. Still, home prices increased 1.4% year-over-year.
New US tech restrictions on China have investors wary, watching for retaliation
President Biden signed an executive order initiating a process aimed at restricting U.S. investment in China that involves sensitive technologies over national security concerns.
Student loan repayments could slam big-name retailers this fall
Retailers like Target, Nordstrom and Under Armour could face a hit this fall when student loan payments resume, affecting millions of U.S. households.
Disney to up streaming prices. What competing services charge for subscriptions?
Disney recently revealed it would up how much subscribers have to pay for certain plans on its streaming services. FOX Business takes a look at how much it and other popular streamers charge.
'Girl Math' social media trend helps justify overspending habits
Consumers can justify their extravagant purchases with TikTok's latest trend: 'girl math.' The TikTok trend sees women trying to justify making excessive and lavish purchases.
Women's sports activist Riley Gaines details ‘extremely traumatizing’ attacks from protestors
Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines details her encounter with protesters at the ceremonial signing of Texas' 'Save Women's Sports Act' on 'Varney & Co.'
Bitcoin gift cards amplifying spending power of crypto
Consumer bitcoin provider Azteco recently announced a $6 million seed funding round at an $84M valuation led by Jack Dorsey as the company introduces Bitcoin gift cards.
Zoom won't use calls for artificial intelligence training
Zoom Chief Product Officer Smita Hashim said in a recent blog post that the videoconferencing company will not be using audio, video, chat or other data to train AI models.
Many student loan borrowers unsure how they’ll restart payments after pause ends, survey says
There are options available for college students and their families to help take action ahead of time to try to minimize debt. Here are tips on where to start.
Google negotiating with Universal Music Group on AI 'deepfake' tool: report
Google is reportedly in the early stages of negotiations with Universal Music Group and Warner Music on a licensable tool that would allow artists' voices to be cloned, according to the Financial Times.
Delta Air Lines passenger settlement offers refunds to some customers affected by COVID cancelations
Delta Air Lines has agreed to a class action settlement with passengers who say they did not receive cash for canceled flights during the pandemic.
Chipotle customer reveals how she gets extra food for under $10: 'The bowl will be gigantic'
A Virginia woman shares how she maximizes the amount of food she gets whenever she orders burrito bowls at Chipotle. The restaurant has confirmed that the trick works.
More homes sold over the asking price this homebuying season: Case-Shiller
Although home prices across the U.S. fell by 0.5% annually in May, on a monthly basis, prices increased by 1.2%, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report
Sam Bankman-Fried day back in court is ‘not going to be good’: Andrew Stoltmann
Securities attorney Andrew Stoltmann joins ‘The Big Money Show’ to discuss FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried entering court as the government steps up its crypto crackdown.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Shorter terms in the lower 6% range | August 11, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 11, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
America's debt crisis is accelerating: Ed Siddell
ESGI Financial President and CIO Ed Siddell discusses the nation's consumer debt predicament and analyzes the gold trade on 'Varney & Co.'
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried returns to NYC as prosecutors push for jailing
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly returning for a Manhattan court hearing Friday that could seal whether or not the 31-year-old goes to jail while awaiting trial in October.
Inflation is making a comeback, Fed will raise rates again: Kenny Polcari
Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari reacts to wholesale inflation rising more than expected in July on 'Varney & Co.'