MacKenzie Scott launches new 'open call' to donate $250 million to nonprofits

Since 2019, when she pledged to donate the majority of her wealth, MacKenzie Scott has given more than $14 billion in unrestricted funds to 1,600 nonprofits.

US home values fell $2.3 trillion in 2022, but homeowners still benefiting from pandemic era gains: Redfin

The total value of U.S. homes was $45.3 trillion at the end of 2022, down 4.9% from a record high of $47.7 trillion in June – the most significant June-to-December drop in percentage terms since 2008, according to Redfin.

Gas prices hold steady despite market turmoil: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon of gas held steady at $3.46, even as oil prices plunged to levels not seen since August 2021, AAA said.

First Republic receives $30-billion rescue from 11 large banks

Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is firmly reassuring Congress and the nation that the U.S. banking system remains sound.

Study shows $100K is actually worth about $49K in Seattle

A six-figure salary has long been a milestone for American workers. But, according to a new study, times have changed and $100,000 simply isn’t quite what it used to be in many cities. 

Most seniors say the US is suffering a retirement crisis and many are struggling to save: Survey

Eighty-nine percent of seniors said they are worried that the U.S. is in the grip of a retirement crisis and nearly half are struggling to build their savings, according to American Advisors Group's (AAG) recent survey.

Silicon Valley Bank seized by regulators

Silicon Valley Bank, known as SVB, is the largest bank failure since the height of the 2008 financial crisis.

Gas prices increase, but the tide may change: AAA

Gas prices increased for the week ending March 9, 2023. But global oil costs, low demand and other factors may lead to a drop in gas prices.