What does flood insurance cover?
Having flood insurance can come in handy in the event of an emergency, and these are the items covered under a policy.
Having flood insurance can come in handy in the event of an emergency, and these are the items covered under a policy.
UPS hiring 125K seasonal workers: Here's who else is hiring for the holidays
Seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year than in 2023. Here's a look at who's hiring for the holidays.
Seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year than in 2023. Here's a look at who's hiring for the holidays.
House passes spending bill to fund government
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a stopgap spending bill to fund the government through December 20th, averting a shutdown. It passed 341 to 82 and now heads to the Senate.
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a stopgap spending bill to fund the government through December 20th, averting a shutdown. It passed 341 to 82 and now heads to the Senate.
5 'unnecessary' bills to stop paying in 2024, according to experts
One way to save money is by looking at monthly bills and identifying items that you pay for but no longer use.
One way to save money is by looking at monthly bills and identifying items that you pay for but no longer use.
Trump threatens John Deere with 200% tariffs
This week, former President Trump threatened John Deere with a 200% tariff if the manufacturer moves production to factories in Mexico.
This week, former President Trump threatened John Deere with a 200% tariff if the manufacturer moves production to factories in Mexico.
Looming ports strike could upend supply chain
Reuters Transportation Correspondent Lisa Baertlein joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss a potential looming strike involving the International Longshoremen's Association that could affect supply chains.
Reuters Transportation Correspondent Lisa Baertlein joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss a potential looming strike involving the International Longshoremen's Association that could affect supply chains.
What to know about tapping into your home equity as interest rates drop
The latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may have created an opportunity for homeowners to explore options for their home equity. Here’s what you need to know.
The latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may have created an opportunity for homeowners to explore options for their home equity. Here’s what you need to know.
Credit card debt at record levels ahead of holidays
Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate, joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara to discuss how consumers can manage credit card debt ahead of the holiday season.
Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate, joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara to discuss how consumers can manage credit card debt ahead of the holiday season.
How the Fed's rate cut will impact auto loans
It will take a lot more than the single rate cut from the Fed to make a notable difference in auto loan rates. Since 2022, the higher rates have pushed the average new vehicle loan payment up $108 a month to $967, analysts found.
It will take a lot more than the single rate cut from the Fed to make a notable difference in auto loan rates. Since 2022, the higher rates have pushed the average new vehicle loan payment up $108 a month to $967, analysts found.
Would Harris or Trump do a better job on the economy? Voters split in new poll
About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
How does the Fed's rate cut affect home prices?
The Federal Reserve's 50 basis point rate cut has potential homebuyers and sellers wondering what affect it will have on the housing market. It's the Fed's first rate cut since March 2020 and it lowers the benchmark federal funds rate to a range of 4.75% to 5%. Real estate experts expect the rate cut will bring more buyers and sellers to market, potentially increasing the inventory and creating momentum for price competition. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara spoke about the housing market with real estate expert Kirsten Jordan.
The Federal Reserve's 50 basis point rate cut has potential homebuyers and sellers wondering what affect it will have on the housing market. It's the Fed's first rate cut since March 2020 and it lowers the benchmark federal funds rate to a range of 4.75% to 5%. Real estate experts expect the rate cut will bring more buyers and sellers to market, potentially increasing the inventory and creating momentum for price competition. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara spoke about the housing market with real estate expert Kirsten Jordan.
Will the Fed's rate cut bring down mortgage rates?
While the federal funds rate is not what consumers pay directly, it affects borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit, auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates are linked to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield.
While the federal funds rate is not what consumers pay directly, it affects borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit, auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates are linked to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield.
Here are the states where student loan delinquency is increasing the most
With student loan payments having resumed over the past year, many people have struggled to keep up.
With student loan payments having resumed over the past year, many people have struggled to keep up.
Fed cuts interest rates by half-point
Economist Mike Walden joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down what the latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve means.
Economist Mike Walden joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down what the latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve means.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by half-point
The Federal Reserve announced a long-awaited interest rate cut, lowering the benchmark rate by 50 basis points from what was the highest level in 23 years as the central bank eased borrowing costs following progress in the fight against inflation. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the rate cut with economic experts, Paul Mueller and Dan Varroney.
The Federal Reserve announced a long-awaited interest rate cut, lowering the benchmark rate by 50 basis points from what was the highest level in 23 years as the central bank eased borrowing costs following progress in the fight against inflation. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the rate cut with economic experts, Paul Mueller and Dan Varroney.
Red Lobster is officially out of bankruptcy process: Here's what's next
Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy protection in May and it led to the closing of dozens of restaurants in the U.S.
Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy protection in May and it led to the closing of dozens of restaurants in the U.S.
Federal Reserve slashes key rate by half-point, signals end of inflation battle
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.
Miley Cyrus sued for copyright over 'Flowers,' accused of plagiarizing Bruno Mars song
Miley Cyrus is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Tempo Music Investments, which claims her hit song "Flowers" closely resembles Bruno Mars' 2013 track "When I Was Your Man."
Miley Cyrus is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Tempo Music Investments, which claims her hit song "Flowers" closely resembles Bruno Mars' 2013 track "When I Was Your Man."
Moms lose average of $9,500 on maternity leave, survey reveals
Women reported taking about 11 weeks of maternity leave on average, and 25% took six weeks or less.
Women reported taking about 11 weeks of maternity leave on average, and 25% took six weeks or less.
Study finds only 9 cities where childcare is cheaper than rent
Parents are facing the financial challenges of managing high childcare expenses that surpass what they pay for rent in most U.S. cities, according to a new study.
Parents are facing the financial challenges of managing high childcare expenses that surpass what they pay for rent in most U.S. cities, according to a new study.