Average long-term US mortgage rate hovers near 7%

The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.

Gas, housing and car insurance costs soar, fueling inflation in March

Shelter, gas and car insurance costs weighed heavily on consumer expenses, contributing to over half of the monthly increase in March, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

USPS proposes raising stamp prices again

The U.S. Postal Service is proposing another increase in stamp prices.

Inflation accelerates more than expected in March as high prices persist

The Labor Department has released its closely-watched report for March, showing inflation accelerated again for the third straight month.

Walmart settlement: Get cash back for weighted groceries & bagged fruit

Walmart has settled a class action lawsuit concerning the pricing of certain weighted groceries and bagged fruit sold in its stores.

Comic featuring Superman’s first appearance sells for record $6 million

An original print version of the comic book was sold at an auction last week, shattering a record held by another comic which sold for over $3 million in 2021.

Powerball drawing held after delay: See the winning numbers

The Powerball drawing was held early Sunday after a delay, with one ticket in Oregon winning the $1.3 billion jackpot.

SEIU janitors rally in Houston for fair wages amid contract negotiations

More than a hundred janitors took to the streets in downtown Houston to demand higher wages and better benefits as they face imminent contract negotiations.

Uplift Harris recipients shares impact of funds
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Nearly 2,000 recipients who have low income were chosen to receive $500 monthly through the Uplift Harris program and FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with a few of them about how they hope the funds will aid their lives.

Republican states file suit to stop Biden's SAVE student loan repayment plan

The Kansas-led lawsuit seeks to halt the SAVE plan immediately, arguing that the U.S. Department of Education has no authority to alter student loan repayment plans, essentially canceling more than $156 million in student loan debt.

Tesla Cybertruck: Exploring the rental experience

Is the future here? If you’ve seen the Tesla Cybertruck you may think that is the case. The highly sought-after vehicle is hard to get your hands on, and the price tag seems to continue to grow.