Visa and Mastercard lawsuit: Businesses urged to claim their share in $5.5B settlement
A $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard offers potential payouts to businesses who accepted their cards between 2004 and 2019.
A $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard offers potential payouts to businesses who accepted their cards between 2004 and 2019.
There are now 550 US cities where the typical home value is $1 million or more
California and New York have the largest share of million-dollar homes, making up most of the 550 cities with high home values.
California and New York have the largest share of million-dollar homes, making up most of the 550 cities with high home values.
These are the brands consumers are avoiding as inflation remains high
Several big brands and chains are feeling the pinch as consumers drift away from their products as costs remain elevated.
Several big brands and chains are feeling the pinch as consumers drift away from their products as costs remain elevated.
'Winflation': Breaking down higher costs for fans of successful sports teams
"Winflation," a phenomenon where the cost of supporting sports teams rises with their success, is reshaping the fan experience, distancing sports from their working-class origins, and imposing significant financial burdens on enthusiasts globally.
"Winflation," a phenomenon where the cost of supporting sports teams rises with their success, is reshaping the fan experience, distancing sports from their working-class origins, and imposing significant financial burdens on enthusiasts globally.
Mortgage rates push higher with no relief in sight: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.22% for the week ending May 2, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.22% for the week ending May 2, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
More homebuyers are paying discount points as interest rates continue to rise
Borrowers with lower credit scores and FHA loans often turn to discount points more frequently than other groups.
Borrowers with lower credit scores and FHA loans often turn to discount points more frequently than other groups.
Tips to purchase flood insurance, file a claim
In light of the heavy rain and flooding, plus hurricane season coming up, we want to make sure you're covered when it comes to flood insurance. Here's what you need to know.
In light of the heavy rain and flooding, plus hurricane season coming up, we want to make sure you're covered when it comes to flood insurance. Here's what you need to know.
Man wins fight with Cartier after buying $14,000 earrings for $14
A man was shocked at how cheap the earrings were online, and it started a dispute with the luxury jeweler.
A man was shocked at how cheap the earrings were online, and it started a dispute with the luxury jeweler.
Cinco de Mayo: State-by-state guide to margarita costs
Today's Homeowner reports that the cost of making a homemade margarita in the U.S. varies regionally, with a national average of $2.56 per drink.
Today's Homeowner reports that the cost of making a homemade margarita in the U.S. varies regionally, with a national average of $2.56 per drink.
Here’s how many different grocery stores Americans visit per week, and what they buy
How many different grocery stores do Americans visit for their weekly haul? A recent consumer survey found the answer, as well as how much they spend, what they buy, and more.
How many different grocery stores do Americans visit for their weekly haul? A recent consumer survey found the answer, as well as how much they spend, what they buy, and more.
Americans adjust retirement goals up 15 percent but savings drop: survey
U.S. adults believe they will need at least $1.46 million to retire in style, a Northwestern Mutual survey said.
U.S. adults believe they will need at least $1.46 million to retire in style, a Northwestern Mutual survey said.
Consumers see higher auto payments in exchange for better borrowing rates
Car loan terms have shortened as buyers with better credit seek cheaper rates for higher monthly payments, a recent Experian report said.
Car loan terms have shortened as buyers with better credit seek cheaper rates for higher monthly payments, a recent Experian report said.
Interest rates not changing until inflation cools, Federal Reserve says
The Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain its key interest rate at a two-decade high of roughly 5.3% amid ongoing concerns about high inflation.
The Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain its key interest rate at a two-decade high of roughly 5.3% amid ongoing concerns about high inflation.
Peacock is getting a subscription price increase. Here's what it means for consumers
The streaming platform’s new price hike will happen this summer, marking the second time in a year the subscription cost is going up.
The streaming platform’s new price hike will happen this summer, marking the second time in a year the subscription cost is going up.
How often should you go to the grocery store and how much to spend?
Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.
Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.
Mother's Day 2024: near-record spending of $33.5 billion expected
According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year.
According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year.
Many Americans spend more than 30 percent of their take-home pay on a mortgage: survey
Homebuyers ready to take the plunge in today's housing market have had to sink a bigger portion of their paychecks into mortgage payments and make significant cuts to everyday spending, a recent survey said.
Homebuyers ready to take the plunge in today's housing market have had to sink a bigger portion of their paychecks into mortgage payments and make significant cuts to everyday spending, a recent survey said.
Job scams are targeting young professionals: What to look for
Job scams targeting students are on the rise, and can include a message from a professor or an AI-generated interview. Here’s what to watch for.
Job scams targeting students are on the rise, and can include a message from a professor or an AI-generated interview. Here’s what to watch for.
Land stolen in growing title theft trend
From dream to nightmare: Houston woman's land stolen in growing title theft trend highlighted by FBI.
From dream to nightmare: Houston woman's land stolen in growing title theft trend highlighted by FBI.
IRS to decide on restoring free tax site amid uncertain future of program
The government pilot program rolled out this tax season allowed some taxpayers in 12 states to submit their returns directly to the IRS for free.
The government pilot program rolled out this tax season allowed some taxpayers in 12 states to submit their returns directly to the IRS for free.