Freddie Mac proposes product to help homeowners tap home equity without losing record low mortgage rates
New Freddie Mac product would help homeowners tap their home equity without losing their existing low-rate first mortgages.
Buy now, pay later products to be treated like credit cards, CFPB says
BNPL lenders must now follow the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z rules that apply to credit cards, the CFPB said.
Chick-fil-A location's summer camp for kids draws criticism, sparks debate
Facebook users sound off about Louisiana-based Chick-fil-A camp as some defend it.
Gas prices to keep dropping as motorists plan Fourth of July road trips: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas was $3.48, a significant eight-cent dip from the previous week.
Unemployment increased just slightly despite the US adding 272,000 jobs
Over 270,000 jobs were added in May, yet the unemployment rate still rose, fueling economic concerns.
Costco to stop selling books year-round: report
Costco will stop selling books regularly from January through August due to added stocking costs, only selling them regularly during the holiday season, reports say.
What are Summer Fridays? Experts say this workplace perk is on the decline
Summer Fridays were once seen as an easy and popular way to boost employee morale. So why are they seemingly on the decline?
West Oakland launches new night market to revitalize the neighborhood
West Oakland is home to a new night market that launched Thursday night.
Retailers enlist police-like body cams to catch thieves
One of America's major retailers with three famous chains of stores is enlisting police-proven technology to blunt the hundred billion-dollar-plus annual loss from shoplifters and organized criminals.
TJ Maxx, Marshalls parent equipping employees with body cameras to stop theft
TJX Companies, the parent of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, has equipped loss prevention associates with body cameras over the past year to deter theft, de-escalate incidents, and enhance store safety, with footage shared only with law enforcement or by subpoena.
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.
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.
States with highest, lowest personal incomes in 2024, according to WalletHub
The personal finance website WalletHub has released its list of states where people have the highest income in 2024.
Beloved Oakland bookstore on 'shaky ground,' best-selling author rallies community for help
A call for help for the owner of a beloved, long-running neighborhood bookstore in Oakland following illness and a downturn in business on the heels of the pandemic.
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 10 cheapest new cars in 2024
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.
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.
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.
Home prices not budging, hit new high in March: Case-Shiller
Home prices are now 6.5% above their level this time last year, reaching their ninth all-time high within the past year, according to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller.