Mortgage rates increasing again amid Iran war

The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.

New jobs statistics wow pundits. But are they believable?

Today's national jobs numbers were an unexpected thunderclap to the positive side. We crunched the numbers and ask the key question: are they believable?

Amazon hiking some prices; blames higher fuel costs

Retailer Amazon will be adding a new 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers starting this month. The change comes as a part of the rising energy cost as the conflict with Iran continues. 

US labor market rebounding as 178,000 jobs added in March, well above expectations

The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with employers adding 178,000 jobs, well above the 60,000 predicted by economists.  The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%.

Gas hits almost $10 a gallon in this coastal California community

Gas prices have been soaring, leading to a lot of pain at the pump, but a station in a scenic community along California’s coast just might take the cake, with premium gas going for $9.99 a gallon.

San Francisco candidates debate for Pelosi's seat and legacy

California's 11th District Congressional seat, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's seat, is for grabs after Pelosi coming retirement of 39 years, 8 of them as Speaker of the House.

Why you’re paying more at the grocery store
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The Iran war has caused oil, natural gas, and fertilizer prices to soar, impacting farmers and potentially leading to higher food prices. Gustavo Flores-Macías, dean of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, gives insight.

Iran war's cost will bring a lot of consumer casualties

The Iran war is in its 32nd day with consumers having paid an extra $8 billion in high gas prices alone, but gas is only the beginning.

Travel uncertainty: buy tickets now or hold off?
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If you’re thinking about a summer getaway, you may want to rethink your timing. The war in Iran is driving up fuel prices, and airlines are already passing those costs on to travelers. Katy Nastro, travel expert for Going.com, gives insight.

More than half of job applicants now use AI to write resumes — here's how to stand out

More than 50% of new job applicants are using artificial intelligence tools to help write their resumes and cover letters, according to a new survey. Here's how to stand out.

Epstein victims to get $72.5 million from Bank of America

Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to victims of Jeffrey Epstein who accused the bank of ignoring "numerous red flags" that facilitated the trafficking of young girls.

Shutdown clock ticks as DHS bill moves forward
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Senate votes to fund most of D.H.S. in bid to end partial shutdown. Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, gives insight.

Poll: Americans worry over gas and energy prices limited in early days of Iran war

A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.

Proposal would limit Social Security benefits to $100K a year for wealthy couples

As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples. 

49% of Americans are struggling to afford food: Report

Nearly half of Americans say it’s difficult to afford food, with 52% spending more than last year, according to LendingTree.