Majority of Americans support forgiving $10K in student debt: poll

A new poll showed that a slight majority of Americans support canceling up to $10,000 in student loan debt. However, that support waivers if the amount is increased.

Smithfield Foods settles pork price-fixing lawsuit for $42M

Smithfield Foods will pay restaurants and caterers $42 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the giant meat producer of conspiring to inflate pork prices.

Higher prices could be a blow to your Fourth of July fireworks budget

If your Fourth of July festivities will include fireworks, and you still need to get supplies, there's good news and expensive news this year. The selection should be good, but like most things these days, you'll find prices are noticeably higher.

Mortgage rates slip as talk of looming recession heats up

Talk of recession risk is heating up, sending mortgage rates down this week after weeks of increases, according to Freddie Mac.