Average 30-year mortgage rate holds steady at 6.76%
A year ago, the rate averaged 7.09%.
A year ago, the rate averaged 7.09%.
More Americans are 'not confident' that Social Security will be available, poll finds
More Americans, particularly Democrats, say they aren’t confident that Social Security will be available to them in the future, according to a new poll.
More Americans, particularly Democrats, say they aren’t confident that Social Security will be available to them in the future, according to a new poll.
Fed rate and tariffs: Why interest is unchanged again, and what it means for you
Despite the Trump administration’s push for a rate cut, The Fed announced Wednesday it’s holding steady – and the president’s tariffs were a big deciding factor.
Despite the Trump administration’s push for a rate cut, The Fed announced Wednesday it’s holding steady – and the president’s tariffs were a big deciding factor.
Less than a third of Americans expect to buy a home in the next 5 years, poll finds
Homeownership rates aren't likely to increase substantially in the next few years, and most Americans aren't confident in the housing market, a new poll found.
Homeownership rates aren't likely to increase substantially in the next few years, and most Americans aren't confident in the housing market, a new poll found.
This Bay Area native just unseated Taylor Swift as world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire
At age 30, a Bay Area native and artificial intelligence entrepreneur has now dethroned celebrity powerhouse Taylor Swift as the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, in a new Forbes review.
At age 30, a Bay Area native and artificial intelligence entrepreneur has now dethroned celebrity powerhouse Taylor Swift as the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, in a new Forbes review.
Americans seeing quicker, higher tax returns from IRS in 2025
The average tax refund is larger than last year's so far, though IRS officials report issuing fewer refunds
The average tax refund is larger than last year's so far, though IRS officials report issuing fewer refunds
Money Monday: Negotiating fees
On this segment of Money Monday, financial planner Joe Bert, CFP�, AIF� and Founder of Certified Financial Group, Inc., explains whether there?s room for credit card, dealership fees negotiations.
On this segment of Money Monday, financial planner Joe Bert, CFP�, AIF� and Founder of Certified Financial Group, Inc., explains whether there?s room for credit card, dealership fees negotiations.
Can money buy love?
More couples are seeing red, and it has nothing to do with love. Instead, it has everything to do with their checking accounts. Reports show that breaking up is hard to do, especially when money is involved.
More couples are seeing red, and it has nothing to do with love. Instead, it has everything to do with their checking accounts. Reports show that breaking up is hard to do, especially when money is involved.
Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally as tariffs shake gaming industry
Microsoft raised global prices for Xbox consoles and accessories, citing market conditions and rising development costs. The move comes as tariffs spark uncertainty across the gaming industry.
Microsoft raised global prices for Xbox consoles and accessories, citing market conditions and rising development costs. The move comes as tariffs spark uncertainty across the gaming industry.
Private sector added 62K jobs in April, well below expectations, ADP says
Private sector job growth slowed sharply in April, with companies adding just 62,000 positions—well below expectations—as employers navigated economic uncertainty, according to ADP.
Private sector job growth slowed sharply in April, with companies adding just 62,000 positions—well below expectations—as employers navigated economic uncertainty, according to ADP.
Senate fails to block Trump’s global tariffs
Senate Republicans have narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution that would have blocked global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier this month.
Senate Republicans have narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution that would have blocked global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier this month.
Here's how much couples are spending on weddings in 2025
A new LendingTree survey reveals that 67% of newlyweds in 2025 went into debt for their wedding, with many saying financial pressure and regrets followed soon after.
A new LendingTree survey reveals that 67% of newlyweds in 2025 went into debt for their wedding, with many saying financial pressure and regrets followed soon after.
Here's how many Americans now say inflation is their top financial worry
Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.
Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.
U.S. economy shrank in first quarter; first drop in three years
Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.
Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.
‘Common Cents Act’ would direct Mint to end production of the penny
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
Social Security May payment schedule: Here's when beneficiaries will get their checks
Here is the May Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Here is the May Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
How is the economy after Trump's first 100 days?
As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he highlighted economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.
As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he highlighted economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.
Amazon tariff price report addressed by White House: ‘Hostile and political’
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
These are the best and worst entry-level jobs in 2025
Whether you're joining the workforce for the first time or seeking a career change, here's a ranking of some of the best and worst entry-level roles in the job market.
Whether you're joining the workforce for the first time or seeking a career change, here's a ranking of some of the best and worst entry-level roles in the job market.