Mortgage rates barely budged this week as more listings flood the market
Mortgage rates didn't change much this week, but more home listings are coming on the market even as buyers are backing off.
Champagne sales down worldwide in 2024, industry executives cite lack of 'cheer'
One executive claims a lack of "cheer" worldwide caused bubbly sales to go flat in the first half of 2024, according to an earnings call this week.
Study: Americans must make over $1 million per year to be in the top 1% in these states
What does it take to be among the top 1% in America? The answer depends on what U.S. state you call home, according to a new study.
Chipotle CEO addresses portion size criticism: Re-emphasizing 'generous portions'
Chipotle’s CEO addressed portion size concerns, saying the company has “leaned in and re-emphasized generous portions." Here's what to know.
Home goods retailer files for bankruptcy, to close over 70 stores
The company said store closures will span 13 states.
Peacock raises its prices -- here's what subscribers will now pay
Customers will see a new change on their monthly bills after Peacock’s latest rate hike. Here’s what you need to know.
What is CrowdStrike? Here’s what to know about the company linked to global outage
The Texas-based organization offers cloud-based security solutions and operates in over 170 countries.
Major global outage hits airlines, banks, businesses – what to know
Growing outages in services at Visa, ADT security and Amazon, and airlines including American Airlines and Delta have been reported. Here's what Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said about the issue.
First-time homebuyers are often overwhelmed by unexpected homeownership costs: study
Younger first-time buyers often don't consider additional housing costs such as repairs, improvements and emergencies.
IRS issues warning to taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service is issuing a warning to taxpayers about a new scam on their radar that could cost you time and money.
Retirees with $1 million in savings could run out of money faster in these states, study finds
Data from GoBankingRates offered better outlooks for retirees in Southeastern and Midwestern states.
US corporate bankruptcy filings surge – here are the business types that led
The number of U.S. corporate bankruptcy filings so far in 2024 is “higher than any comparable figure in the prior 13 years," according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Consumers find mild relief as June inflation dips by 0.1 percent
Inflation has slowed, thanks to a decrease in the gas index and the energy index.
MOD Pizza announces new owner amid financial woes
The fast-casual pizza chain has new ownership and a plan to improve its business.
Stop & Shop to close 32 underperforming grocery stores; see the list
Regional grocery chain Stop & Shop has announced which "underperforming" store locations will be closing before the end of the year.
Kroger, Albertsons identify nearly 600 stores to be sold in merger: Full list
Kroger and Albertsons have identified 579 U.S. stores that they intend to offload from their combined grocery store count in an effort to merge.
Leasing a car more popular, high-credit consumers choosing to lease more than 30 percent of the time
Car leases are becoming more popular as prices for cars still remains high.
Redbox to shut down after parent company files for bankruptcy: Reports
Redbox's parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy last month.
More than 1 in 3 US households have financial insecurity, survey says
The number of American households that are feeling the strain when it comes to paying for necessities such as food and bills, saw a 6.7% increase in 2024 compared to the same period in 2022.
New York to roll out small shampoo bottle ban at hotels
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, hotels with more than 50 rooms will not be able to provide toiletry bottles under 12 ounces.