Paid leave, immigration, tax changes added to $1.75T Biden bill
House Democrats have added paid family and medical leave, immigration law changes and a state-and-local tax break to President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social services and environmental bill.
Gas prices stable 'for the time being,' shouldn't move much higher, expert says
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
Walmart holds 2-day supply chain hiring event as holiday season nears
Supply chain associates will earn an average of $20.37 per hour.
IKEA prices will likely rise due to supply chain pressures
Yes, IKEA has seen soaring online sales. But the global retailer also had slumping sales numbers at stores due to lockdowns as well as higher materials costs.
Paid family leave: House Dems put 4 weeks back into $1.75T spending bill
Democrats in the House said paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill.
Fed dialing back COVID-19 economic aid amid high inflation
In a statement Wednesday after its latest policy meeting, the Fed said it will start reducing its $120 billion in monthly bond purchases in the coming weeks, by $15 billion a month, though it reserved the right to change that pace.
Economic growth slows in Q3 to slowest pace since June 2020: This is how interest rates could be affected
Economic growth slowed in the third quarter, as GDP growth dropped to just 2% in the advanced estimate. Here's what that means for interest rates in the months ahead.
70% of Americans go over budget during the holidays, survey finds: How to cut costs
A recent survey found that most Americans admit to overspending during the holidays, but gift-giving doesn't have to be a burden on your wallet. Consider these tips to create a budget and earn rewards on your holiday spending.
This is the college degree that actually pays off, study finds
A new report from the Wall Street Journal found the graduate degree that's most likely to pay off in the form of higher earnings.
Today's mortgage refinance rates drop for 3 terms | Nov. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 1, 2021, which are mostly down from last Friday.
Still time to snag a low rate: Today's mortgage rates fall for 3 terms | Nov. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 1, 2021, which are trending down from last Friday.
Los Angeles, Long Beach ports will issue fines for backlogged cargo
The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex will start issuing fines to shipping companies if they let cargo containers stack up as the nation’s busiest twin harbors deal with an unprecedented backlog of vessels.
FHFA to permanently allow desktop appraisals: How can it make the mortgage process easier?
The FHFA made desktop appraisals, a hybrid appraisal tool that allows appraisers to perform a valuation without physically visiting the home, permanent. Here's how that benefits borrowers.
Social Security payments increasing significantly in 2022, new bill could send payments higher
The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.
Mortgage rates tick up, but 30-year terms still holding below 3% | Oct. 29, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 29, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
Solid for 18 days: 20-year mortgage refinance rates are today’s best refi deal | Oct. 29, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 29, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
US salaries grew more last quarter than they have in 2 decades
The Labor Department said Friday that pay increased 1.5% in the third quarter. That’s up sharply from 0.9% in the previous quarter.
US unemployment claims drop to pandemic low of 281,000
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
Online grocery retailers have hidden price markups, MIT study finds: How to save money on your food budget
Stocking your shelves with fresh groceries shouldn't be a financial burden. But with the rise of online grocery shopping, prices are becoming less predictable, according to a study from MIT.
These are the top 10 most stolen vehicles in America, report finds
Car theft is on the rise, according to a new report, and certain makes and models are being stolen at a higher rate.