Capital One - Discover merger: What we know and how it impacts you
Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.
Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.
Capital one to purchase Discover Financial for $35 billion
Capital One Financial is buying Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, in a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s biggest lenders and credit card issuers.
Capital One Financial is buying Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, in a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s biggest lenders and credit card issuers.
Health clinic at Seattle Center offers free dental, vision and medical services
The state's largest free clinic returns this week at Seattle Center.
The state's largest free clinic returns this week at Seattle Center.
Bread market expected to skyrocket, make big gains by 2027
A research firm predicts that the global bread market will gain $118.37 billion in value by 2027.
A research firm predicts that the global bread market will gain $118.37 billion in value by 2027.
Great wealth transfer is underway in US — to women
A McKinsey & Company study released in 2020 found women are set to control much of the unprecedented $30 trillion in assets held by baby boomers by the end of the decade.
A McKinsey & Company study released in 2020 found women are set to control much of the unprecedented $30 trillion in assets held by baby boomers by the end of the decade.
2026 World Cup: Seattle expecting $100 million in economic impact
Seattle is among a handful of other U.S. cities showcasing the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring a huge impact to the city, both emotionally and financially.
Seattle is among a handful of other U.S. cities showcasing the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring a huge impact to the city, both emotionally and financially.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Major bank announces elimination of 20,000 jobs after losses
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
New Kentucky bill could exempt diapers from state's sales tax
For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for diaper duty, a bill in Kentucky would deliver tax relief when purchasing a necessity that adds up to a big expense.
For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for diaper duty, a bill in Kentucky would deliver tax relief when purchasing a necessity that adds up to a big expense.
Lower gas prices expected in 2024 and weather, geopolitics could play role
Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.
Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.
US national debt nears $34 trillion; majority of voters say economy is in bad shape
The U.S. government’s total debt was fast approaching $34 trillion as of Friday afternoon, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Treasury.
The U.S. government’s total debt was fast approaching $34 trillion as of Friday afternoon, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Treasury.
Housing affordability plummeted to lowest level on record in 2023
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Gen X advised to ‘stop spending’ due to largest retirement savings wealth gap of any generation
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Federal Reserve nears victory over historic inflation, defying predictions of recession
The cost of goods — such as used cars, furniture and appliances — has fallen for six straight months.
The cost of goods — such as used cars, furniture and appliances — has fallen for six straight months.
Rent prices show biggest decline in more than 3 years, Redfin report says
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
Federal Reserve holds key interest rate steady, anticipates three rate cuts next year
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time.
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time.
How much do stamps cost now? Here’s what you will spend to send out holiday cards amid inflation
Still need to send out your holiday cards? It will cost you more this year.
Still need to send out your holiday cards? It will cost you more this year.
'Home Alone' fans shocked by almost 250% increase in grocery prices since iconic shopping trip
Kevin McCallister's grocery list in the classic film "Home Alone" has gone from $19.83 in 1990 to $72.28 in 2023.
Kevin McCallister's grocery list in the classic film "Home Alone" has gone from $19.83 in 1990 to $72.28 in 2023.
Ex-WSDOT accountant blames Inslee's policies for high gas prices, preps lawsuit
A former Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) employee is threatening to sue the state. Whistleblower Scott Smith claims he was retaliated against and eventually pushed out of his job for telling the truth about the state’s hotly contested cap-and-trade program.
A former Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) employee is threatening to sue the state. Whistleblower Scott Smith claims he was retaliated against and eventually pushed out of his job for telling the truth about the state’s hotly contested cap-and-trade program.
US housing market has 'big hole' to dig out of, economist says
New home construction is a 'multiyear problem,' according to Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale.
New home construction is a 'multiyear problem,' according to Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale.