Mortgage rates inch to the highest level so far this year: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates inch to the highest level so far this year: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.81% for the week ending July 6, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.81% for the week ending July 6, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Diddy's dispute with spirits company intensifies as court unseals business details

Diddy's dispute with spirits company intensifies as court unseals business details

The dispute between Diddy and spirits seller Diageo stems from a failed partnership to promote Diddy's DeLeon tequila brand. Combs claims Diageo positioned his tequila as an inferior "urban" brand and limited its distribution.

The dispute between Diddy and spirits seller Diageo stems from a failed partnership to promote Diddy's DeLeon tequila brand. Combs claims Diageo positioned his tequila as an inferior "urban" brand and limited its distribution.

Subprime-rated consumers have less access to credit – Here's how to improve your score

Subprime-rated consumers have less access to credit – Here's how to improve your score

Subprime-rated consumers may have fewer borrowing options to deal with unexpected costs as lenders tighten access to credit to this group in favor of more consumers with higher credit scores, a VantageScore report said.

Subprime-rated consumers may have fewer borrowing options to deal with unexpected costs as lenders tighten access to credit to this group in favor of more consumers with higher credit scores, a VantageScore report said.

Walgreens expects to close 150 US stores, CFO says

Walgreens expects to close 150 US stores, CFO says

The store closings are expected to happen by 2024 in a cost-saving effort by the company.

The store closings are expected to happen by 2024 in a cost-saving effort by the company.

Recession expected by end of 2023: Fannie Mae

Recession expected by end of 2023: Fannie Mae

A recession is likely in 2023, Fannie Mae forecasted. And the Fed may continue to raise interest rates after its June pause, despite projections that inflation will continue to cool.

A recession is likely in 2023, Fannie Mae forecasted. And the Fed may continue to raise interest rates after its June pause, despite projections that inflation will continue to cool.

Record number of Americans expected to travel this 4th of July: AAA

Record number of Americans expected to travel this 4th of July: AAA

More than 50 million Americans may travel this 4th of July 2023 weekend, AAA reported. But with record travel expected, some times may be better to drive than others.

More than 50 million Americans may travel this 4th of July 2023 weekend, AAA reported. But with record travel expected, some times may be better to drive than others.

Fourth of July foods and how much some popular items cost this year

Fourth of July foods and how much some popular items cost this year

Consumers heading to the grocery store to stock up for Fourth of July parties may find discounts on popular foods for the holiday but not others, according to a new report.

Consumers heading to the grocery store to stock up for Fourth of July parties may find discounts on popular foods for the holiday but not others, according to a new report.

Apple is now the first publicly traded company valued at $3 trillion

Apple is now the first publicly traded company valued at $3 trillion

Apple is now the first publicly traded company to close a trading day with a $3 trillion market value, marking another milestone for a technology juggernaut that has reshaped society with a line-up of products that churn out eye-popping profits.

Apple is now the first publicly traded company to close a trading day with a $3 trillion market value, marking another milestone for a technology juggernaut that has reshaped society with a line-up of products that churn out eye-popping profits.

Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan – what's next?

Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan – what's next?

The U.S. Supreme Court held that the Biden administration needs to have Congress’ backing for the costly student loan forgiveness plan and rejected arguments that the HEROES Act of 2003 gave Biden the authority he claimed.

The U.S. Supreme Court held that the Biden administration needs to have Congress’ backing for the costly student loan forgiveness plan and rejected arguments that the HEROES Act of 2003 gave Biden the authority he claimed.

'Job-leaving agents' help people escape awkwardness of quitting in Japan

'Job-leaving agents' help people escape awkwardness of quitting in Japan

In Japan, a nation known for loyalty to companies, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters -- which is considered shameful. Enter “taishoku daiko," or “job-leaving agents."

In Japan, a nation known for loyalty to companies, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters -- which is considered shameful. Enter “taishoku daiko," or “job-leaving agents."

Online retailer Overstock to rebrand itself as Bed Bath & Beyond

Online retailer Overstock to rebrand itself as Bed Bath & Beyond

The online retailer Overstock is dumping its name. Here's how Bed Bath & Beyond will live on for consumers in the U.S. and Canada.

The online retailer Overstock is dumping its name. Here's how Bed Bath & Beyond will live on for consumers in the U.S. and Canada.

Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume

Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume

Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.

Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.