Home prices hit new high in December but show signs of cooling: Case-Shiller

Home prices reached an all-time high in December but show signals of softening, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.

Food cost compared to income is highest in 30 years

The high price to eat at home and dine out at restaurants put a financial strain on the wallets of Americans based on findings in a new report.

How to save at the Houston Rodeo
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Get ready for a wild ride of savings at the rodeo! Heather Sullivan is in the studio to share some smart tips on cutting costs and making the most of the fun-filled adventures, from rides to concerts.

Wendy's to test 'surge-pricing' menu that updates based on demand

Dynamic pricing, similar to Uber, is coming to Wendy's. The chain will invest in new high-tech digital menus to adjust prices depending on restaurant traffic.

Taylor Swift 'superfan' adviser for hire at popular museum

The art and design museum is looking to hire a Taylor Swift fan who knows the pop star and her fandom very well.

Drivers want embedded insurance options when they buy a car: survey

More drivers want to know their total cost of car ownership before they drive off the lot and many want the option of embedded insurance at the dealership, a recent Polly survey said.

How to save on car insurance
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Car insurance rates have gone up 25% this year. Finance professor Dan Roccato explains the increase and some ways to save.

Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan

Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less means student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.

Biden cancels $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers enrolled in SAVE

The first batch of student debt cancellations under the SAVE plan is underway as President Joe Biden announced $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness six months ahead of schedule.

No relief for seniors as big drop forecasted for Social Security COLA

Early estimates for Social Security benefits and cost of living adjustments are low as inflation slows, but seniors struggle to make ends meet.

Existing housing supply builds as homeowners with sub 6 percent mortgage rates return

The share of mortgages with a rate below 6% has fallen from last year's record high, indicating that some homeowners have given up their lower rate to move, according to a recent Redfin report.