Dow hits 40,000 mark for the first time amid session highs
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average just topped 40,000 for the first time, the latest pop in what’s been a surprisingly good year for Wall Street.

Dow hits 40,000 for first time

The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time ever Thursday as investors celebrated solid earnings and a slight easing of consumer inflation last month. 

Here's how much it could cost to watch every NFL game this season

Sports fans planning to catch some of the top matchups this football season may be paying a lot of cash to see their favorite NFL teams.

Student loan forgiveness: Key deadline for one-time adjustment extended

A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.

April CPI report shows inflation ticked downward
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Thomas Savidge with the American Institute for Economic Research joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to break down the latest CPI report.

House down payments: Highest and lowest averages by city

The average down payment when buying a home in the U.S. is about $56,000 which is 24% more than a year ago.

Most common hidden ‘junk fees’ and how much they cost you

Junk fees increase the total cost of many goods and services including concert tickets, hotel rooms, gym memberships and utility bills.

$3 million may be paid to private student loan borrowers ignored by servicer – Here's who is impacted

A student loan servicer may be on the hook for ignoring borrowers' requests for payment reduction on loans held by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts following a CFPB enforcement action.

Consumers buying more chicken as inflation continues

With the surge in meat costs related to inflation, shoppers are going to cheaper alternatives like chicken at their local grocery stores.

Top summer jobs for teens and how much they pay

Teens have various summer job options, from camp counselor to lifeguard, with opportunities to earn significant wages, as employers plan to add 1.3 million jobs for teenagers this season, according to financial experts.

Melinda French Gates to resign from the Gates Foundation

Melinda French Gates announced Monday that she is stepping down from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.