Mortgage rates rise, may reverse a recovering housing market: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates increased once again this week after rates in the beginning of the year raised optimism for a recovering housing market. But you can still find the right deal by shopping around, Freddie Mac data shows.

U.S. Postal Service buys 9,250 electric vans, 14,000 charge stations

US Postal Service will purchase charging stations from Blink Charging Co., Siemens Industry Inc., and Rexel USA Energy Solutions in contracts totaling $260 million.

Auto and home insurance shopping increases after 2022 drop

Auto and home insurance shopping increased in the fourth quarter of 2022 after seeing declines throughout the year, a TransUnion report found.

How to make the family business last for generations

The statistics on family-owned business look like this: 30 percent survive to go to the second generation. Only 12 percent make it to the next generation. By the time the fourth generation comes along, that number plummets to four percent.

Student loan forgiveness: Supreme Court hears cases on Biden’s debt relief plan

The Supreme Court will hear two cases against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the lawsuits.

Elizabeth Holmes gives birth to second child

The convicted Theranos fraudster is asking a judge to let her remain out of prison pending appeal.

Red Lobster launches line of frozen seafood products

The restaurant chain’s first-ever line of frozen entrees includes Cheddar Bay Biscuit Shrimp and Coconut Shrimp Bites.

Target aiming to boost next-day delivery with $100M investment

Target plans to open more than six new "sortation" centers. These centers are facilities where online orders packed by workers in-store are shipped for sorting and delivery.

Companies can’t silence laid-off employees in exchange for severance, Labor Board rules

The National Labor Relations Board issued the ruling this week, which said employees cannot be prevented from making disparaging remarks about their former employer in exchange for severance.