Mortgage rates drop to lowest levels since May 2023
MarketWatch personal finance reporter Aarthi Swaminathan joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to analyze the housing market as mortgage rates have dropped to the lowest levels since last year.
MarketWatch personal finance reporter Aarthi Swaminathan joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to analyze the housing market as mortgage rates have dropped to the lowest levels since last year.
Americans owe record $1.3 trillion in credit card debt
Credit card debt has reached record levels in the U.S., a troubling sign that consumers are increasingly relying on credit cards to cover everyday costs.
Credit card debt has reached record levels in the U.S., a troubling sign that consumers are increasingly relying on credit cards to cover everyday costs.
Top US cities where Americans are adding the most debt
Americans are increasingly turning to their credit cards to cover expenses nationwide. However, some U.S. cities are accumulating new debt at a faster pace than others, according to a new report.
Americans are increasingly turning to their credit cards to cover expenses nationwide. However, some U.S. cities are accumulating new debt at a faster pace than others, according to a new report.
Italian restaurant chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Italian restaurant chain Buca di Beppo filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday.
Italian restaurant chain Buca di Beppo filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday.
Mortgage rates drop to new low as Fed grows closer to slashing interest rates: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.73% for the week ending Aug. 1, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.73% for the week ending Aug. 1, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
To fight inflation, more Americans are using digital coupons and scoring big savings
Saving money is top of mind for budget-stretched Americans as prices continue to rise at the grocery store and beyond. Digital coupons are proving a saving grace for many.
Saving money is top of mind for budget-stretched Americans as prices continue to rise at the grocery store and beyond. Digital coupons are proving a saving grace for many.
Stocks slide to begin week amid global selloff
Economist Dr. Mike Walden joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to examine why markets took a tumble on Monday.
Economist Dr. Mike Walden joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to examine why markets took a tumble on Monday.
Stock market sinks more than 1,100 points on Monday
The Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back more than 1,100 points and the Nasdaq composite slid 5.7%. That followed a 12.4% plunge in Japan's Nikkei 225, for its worst day since 1987.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back more than 1,100 points and the Nasdaq composite slid 5.7%. That followed a 12.4% plunge in Japan's Nikkei 225, for its worst day since 1987.
Despite tough times for Tesla, EV sales set new record in second quarter
Tesla's sales may have dropped, but electric vehicle sales as a whole have continued to increase.
Tesla's sales may have dropped, but electric vehicle sales as a whole have continued to increase.
Stocks tumble as Dow, S&P 500 close out worst day since 2022
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 1,033.99 points, or 2.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 fell 3.43% and 3%, respectively. The Dow and S&P 500 closed out their worst day since September 2022.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 1,033.99 points, or 2.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 fell 3.43% and 3%, respectively. The Dow and S&P 500 closed out their worst day since September 2022.
Economist urges Fed to meet 'now' to cut rates as stocks tumble: It's a 'frightening time'
Economist Stephen Moore urged the Federal Reserve to address falling commodity prices and shift from inflation concerns to deflation, while Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated a potential rate cut if inflation cools, amidst a market meltdown driven by recession fears.
Economist Stephen Moore urged the Federal Reserve to address falling commodity prices and shift from inflation concerns to deflation, while Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated a potential rate cut if inflation cools, amidst a market meltdown driven by recession fears.
Dow drops 1K points, Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987
Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling Monday as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world.
Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling Monday as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world.
Here's where you can get the most (and least) apartment space for $1,500 a month
Wichita, Kansas offers 1,359 square feet of living space on average for a monthly rent of $1,500, while Manhattan offers a mere 228 square feet for the same price, according to a new report.
Wichita, Kansas offers 1,359 square feet of living space on average for a monthly rent of $1,500, while Manhattan offers a mere 228 square feet for the same price, according to a new report.
Parents putting off bills, buying groceries to pay for back-to-school expenses, survey finds
Half of parents surveyed revealed that they plan to sacrifice necessities – such as groceries and bills – to make sure their kids are prepared for the school year.
Half of parents surveyed revealed that they plan to sacrifice necessities – such as groceries and bills – to make sure their kids are prepared for the school year.
Costco's return policy put to the test after couple brings back 5-year-old mattress
A TikTok video shows a couple attempting to return a half-decade-old mattress to Costco as social media users react.
A TikTok video shows a couple attempting to return a half-decade-old mattress to Costco as social media users react.
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq have worst session since 2022
U.S. stocks registered the worst session since 2022 after a string of weak economic reports jolted investor fears that a recession may be brewing.
U.S. stocks registered the worst session since 2022 after a string of weak economic reports jolted investor fears that a recession may be brewing.
Study ranks US states with most financially-distressed residents
WalletHub's recent study reveals the U.S. states with the most financially-distressed residents, highlighting surprising trends and economic struggles. Michigan tops the list, followed closely by Texas and Nevada.
WalletHub's recent study reveals the U.S. states with the most financially-distressed residents, highlighting surprising trends and economic struggles. Michigan tops the list, followed closely by Texas and Nevada.
New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Fed Chair Powell keeps interest rates steady
William Luther with the American Institute for Economic Research joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the latest on federal interest rates remaining steady.
William Luther with the American Institute for Economic Research joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the latest on federal interest rates remaining steady.
Federal Reserve sees progress with inflation, hinting that a rate cut is near
The Federal Reserve said progress was made to lower inflation, suggesting that the central bank is moving closer to cutting its key interest rate for the first time in four years.
The Federal Reserve said progress was made to lower inflation, suggesting that the central bank is moving closer to cutting its key interest rate for the first time in four years.



















