71 percent of Americans waiting on interest rate cuts before hunting for homes: survey
Sixty-seven percent of Americans still dream of owning a home, but 71% said they are waiting for mortgage rates to drop before entering the market, according to a recent BMO Financial survey.
Sixty-seven percent of Americans still dream of owning a home, but 71% said they are waiting for mortgage rates to drop before entering the market, according to a recent BMO Financial survey.
Flavor Flav orders every Red Lobster menu item to support seafood chain
Amid news of Red Lobster’s bankruptcy, Flavor Flav ordered everything off the menu to support the chain and save its famous cheddar biscuits.
Amid news of Red Lobster’s bankruptcy, Flavor Flav ordered everything off the menu to support the chain and save its famous cheddar biscuits.
Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness
The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.
The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.
Dollar Tree exploring sale of Family Dollar brand
Discount store company Dollar Tree announced Wednesday it is exploring a potential sale of its struggling Family Dollar brand and has retained JPMorgan Chase to lead a review of the business.
Discount store company Dollar Tree announced Wednesday it is exploring a potential sale of its struggling Family Dollar brand and has retained JPMorgan Chase to lead a review of the business.
CEOs got big raises last year; workers didn't
The typical compensation package for S&P 500 chief executives surged nearly 13% last year to a median of $16.3 million, significantly outpacing the 4.1% rise in private-sector worker wages, highlighting the widening pay gap amid rising inflation and financial pressure on American households.
The typical compensation package for S&P 500 chief executives surged nearly 13% last year to a median of $16.3 million, significantly outpacing the 4.1% rise in private-sector worker wages, highlighting the widening pay gap amid rising inflation and financial pressure on American households.
Spotify raising US prices for premium plans, again
The Sweden-based audio streaming giant announced Monday it is raising prices for its premium plans in the U.S. once again, after increasing subscription fees nearly a year ago.
The Sweden-based audio streaming giant announced Monday it is raising prices for its premium plans in the U.S. once again, after increasing subscription fees nearly a year ago.
The 10 cheapest new cars in 2024
Nissan, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi dominate Cars.com's list of the cheapest new cars.
Nissan, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi dominate Cars.com's list of the cheapest new cars.
Gas prices dropped by more than they have all year as after-holiday demand dips
Decreasing oil prices and less demand has caused a sizeable drop in gas prices this week.
Decreasing oil prices and less demand has caused a sizeable drop in gas prices this week.
Mortgage rates tick up as Fed signals delay on interest rate cuts: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.03% for the week ending May 30, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.03% for the week ending May 30, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Social Security recipients will get one less payment in June – here's why
Here's why some Social Security recipients will miss a payment in June.
Here's why some Social Security recipients will miss a payment in June.
Q1 GDP revised down on lackluster consumer spending
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.3% for the January-through-March period after rising 3.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate.
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.3% for the January-through-March period after rising 3.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate.
Home insurance rates have surged nearly 40% since 2019 – but they're rising fastest in these states
Rising home insurance premiums are the latest squeeze on homeownership.
Rising home insurance premiums are the latest squeeze on homeownership.
Walgreens joins Target, Walmart in announcing summer price cuts
Walgreens is lowering prices on products, joining other retailers like Target, Walmart, and Amazon who have announced similar plans to lure in more cost-conscious shoppers.
Walgreens is lowering prices on products, joining other retailers like Target, Walmart, and Amazon who have announced similar plans to lure in more cost-conscious shoppers.
Dollar Tree says it's moving into some 99 Cents Only stores
Dollar Tree said it acquired leases for 170 locations of 99 Cents Only stores and will reopen under the Dollar Tree brand.
Dollar Tree said it acquired leases for 170 locations of 99 Cents Only stores and will reopen under the Dollar Tree brand.
New construction still popular as most Americans believe it’s a bad time to buy an existing home
New builds increased by 21.2% compared to March of last year, with the South seeing a higher rates of new construction permits.
New builds increased by 21.2% compared to March of last year, with the South seeing a higher rates of new construction permits.
Biden extends time frame to get credit toward student loan forgiveness
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.
Nearly 80% of Americans now consider fast food a 'luxury' due to high prices
A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.
A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.
T-Mobile to buy almost all of U.S Cellular in deal worth $4.4B with debt
T-Mobile is buying U.S. Cellular's wireless operations and certain spectrum assets in a deal valued at $4.4 billion, and further consolidating the industry.
T-Mobile is buying U.S. Cellular's wireless operations and certain spectrum assets in a deal valued at $4.4 billion, and further consolidating the industry.
Best Buy is most impersonated company by scammers, FTC says – see the top 10
Best Buy and its Geek Squad tech support brand was the most frequently impersonated company by scammers last year, according to the FTC.
Best Buy and its Geek Squad tech support brand was the most frequently impersonated company by scammers last year, according to the FTC.
Bass Pro Shops' CEO says brand will focus on affordability amid Inflation
Johnny Morris, CEO and founder of Bass Pro Shops, says inflation is 'very real,' and brand will focus on affordability.
Johnny Morris, CEO and founder of Bass Pro Shops, says inflation is 'very real,' and brand will focus on affordability.