Building panic rooms, bunkers: The 1% are anxious as 2024 election approaches
Bill Rigdon, CEO of Building Consensus Inc., noted a surge in demand from elite clients for building security services due to growing concerns about civil unrest and election uncertainty, according to FOX Business.
Bill Rigdon, CEO of Building Consensus Inc., noted a surge in demand from elite clients for building security services due to growing concerns about civil unrest and election uncertainty, according to FOX Business.
Visa and Mastercard lawsuit: Businesses urged to claim their share in $5.5B settlement
A $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard offers potential payouts to businesses who accepted their cards between 2004 and 2019.
A $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard offers potential payouts to businesses who accepted their cards between 2004 and 2019.
There are now 550 US cities where the typical home value is $1 million or more
California and New York have the largest share of million-dollar homes, making up most of the 550 cities with high home values.
California and New York have the largest share of million-dollar homes, making up most of the 550 cities with high home values.
These are the brands consumers are avoiding as inflation remains high
Several big brands and chains are feeling the pinch as consumers drift away from their products as costs remain elevated.
Several big brands and chains are feeling the pinch as consumers drift away from their products as costs remain elevated.
Tax refunds left unclaimed from 2020 will expire later this month
The IRS says about a billion dollars in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 will expire later this month.
The IRS says about a billion dollars in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 will expire later this month.
'Winflation': Breaking down higher costs for fans of successful sports teams
"Winflation," a phenomenon where the cost of supporting sports teams rises with their success, is reshaping the fan experience, distancing sports from their working-class origins, and imposing significant financial burdens on enthusiasts globally.
"Winflation," a phenomenon where the cost of supporting sports teams rises with their success, is reshaping the fan experience, distancing sports from their working-class origins, and imposing significant financial burdens on enthusiasts globally.
Mortgage rates push higher with no relief in sight: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.22% for the week ending May 2, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.22% for the week ending May 2, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
More homebuyers are paying discount points as interest rates continue to rise
Borrowers with lower credit scores and FHA loans often turn to discount points more frequently than other groups.
Borrowers with lower credit scores and FHA loans often turn to discount points more frequently than other groups.
Rue21 files for bankruptcy, will close all stores
Another teen clothing retailer that's been a mall staple for years is shuttering all its stores.
Another teen clothing retailer that's been a mall staple for years is shuttering all its stores.
April Jobs Report: 175,000 jobs added
US job growth slowed considerably last month, with just 175,000 positions added in April, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday.
US job growth slowed considerably last month, with just 175,000 positions added in April, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday.
The unemployment rate barely rose, but only 175,000 jobs were added in April
The unemployment rate barely budged, rising to 3.9% while just 175,000 jobs were added.
The unemployment rate barely budged, rising to 3.9% while just 175,000 jobs were added.
Americans paid slightly more for fuel this week as gas prices rose by a few cents, on average
Fuel costs didn't go up by much this week due to low oil prices and a lull in demand.
Fuel costs didn't go up by much this week due to low oil prices and a lull in demand.
Man wins fight with Cartier after buying $14,000 earrings for $14
A man was shocked at how cheap the earrings were online, and it started a dispute with the luxury jeweler.
A man was shocked at how cheap the earrings were online, and it started a dispute with the luxury jeweler.
Cinco de Mayo: State-by-state guide to margarita costs
Today's Homeowner reports that the cost of making a homemade margarita in the U.S. varies regionally, with a national average of $2.56 per drink.
Today's Homeowner reports that the cost of making a homemade margarita in the U.S. varies regionally, with a national average of $2.56 per drink.
Here’s how many different grocery stores Americans visit per week, and what they buy
How many different grocery stores do Americans visit for their weekly haul? A recent consumer survey found the answer, as well as how much they spend, what they buy, and more.
How many different grocery stores do Americans visit for their weekly haul? A recent consumer survey found the answer, as well as how much they spend, what they buy, and more.
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged
Paul Mueller with the American Institute for Economic Research joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to talk interest rates, which are remaining steady.
Paul Mueller with the American Institute for Economic Research joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to talk interest rates, which are remaining steady.
Americans adjust retirement goals up 15 percent but savings drop: survey
U.S. adults believe they will need at least $1.46 million to retire in style, a Northwestern Mutual survey said.
U.S. adults believe they will need at least $1.46 million to retire in style, a Northwestern Mutual survey said.
Sam's Club to roll out AI checkout technology across all stores soon
Sam's Club is introducing artificial intelligence technology to verify purchases and expedite exits by 23%, initially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, with plans to implement it across all nearly 600 stores by year's end.
Sam's Club is introducing artificial intelligence technology to verify purchases and expedite exits by 23%, initially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, with plans to implement it across all nearly 600 stores by year's end.
Consumers see higher auto payments in exchange for better borrowing rates
Car loan terms have shortened as buyers with better credit seek cheaper rates for higher monthly payments, a recent Experian report said.
Car loan terms have shortened as buyers with better credit seek cheaper rates for higher monthly payments, a recent Experian report said.
Interest rates not changing until inflation cools, Federal Reserve says
The Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain its key interest rate at a two-decade high of roughly 5.3% amid ongoing concerns about high inflation.
The Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain its key interest rate at a two-decade high of roughly 5.3% amid ongoing concerns about high inflation.