Gas prices unseasonably high despite a drop in demand: AAA
Nationwide gas prices dipped on average by only three cents to $3.83 for the week ending Sept. 28, according to AAA.
California gas prices nearing $7 a gallon at some pumps
Fuel prices at some Southern California gas stations rose this week, with the cost of regular nearing $7 a gallon as the pain at the pump continues.
UPS hiring over 100,000 holiday workers
UPS said it's seeking to hire more than 100,000 seasonal workers as it prepares for another holiday shipping season. UPS is enticing workers by offering competitive wages.
Affordability headwinds in the housing market will persist, economists say
Some economists believe the current housing market conditions aren't going to get better any time soon. The current rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage is 7.19%.
Gas prices drop slightly after the Fed's interest rate pause: AAA
Gas prices on average declined slightly after the Fed announced a pause to interest rate hikes. But volatile oil prices could mean uncertainty at the pump. Here’s what you can do.
California gas prices near $6 a gallon
Average gas prices in California are nearing $6 a gallon due to issues at several refineries within the state. There are 14 refineries in California, producing more than 1.6 million barrels per day.
Existing home sales fall for fifth month as supply crunch worsens
The sale of previously owned homes slumped again in August as high mortgage rates and a worsening supply shortage left would-be buyers with limited options.
Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year
The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.
Why a United Auto Workers strike could mean higher car and insurance costs
A United Auto Workers (UAW) union strike on all three automakers could push auto prices and insurance prices up economists said.
Housing starts unexpectedly plummet to lowest level since 2020
New U.S. home construction fell 11.3% in August to the lowest level in three years as a spike in mortgage rates suppresses demand among would-be buyers.
Retail trade group urges passage of bill that would reduce credit card 'swipe fees': Here's why
The National Retail Federation has been pleading for Congress to pass the Credit Card Competition Act, even going as far as to launch a six-figure advocacy campaign.
RFK Jr says he would ban fracking in 10-point plan to tackle plastics pollution
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a social media post that he would ban fracking as part of his plan to end what he called the plastics pollution crisis.
States with the highest credit card debt
Californians and Texans hold the most credit card debt, according to WalletHub. U.S. consumers nationwide hold more than $1 trillion in credit card debt.
Millennials feel they missed 'golden opportunity' to buy a home
Millennials - many of whom entered the job market during the Great Recession -- have had the hardest challenge becoming home owners. That challenge has become even harder.
Rising oil prices cause pain at the pump: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased by a nickel from last week to $3.85 as oil prices continued to surge, according to AAA.
Monthly home prices hit all-time high, driving pending sales down
Monthly home prices in the United States hit an all-time high during a four-week period ending in September with mortgage rates hovering over 7%.
Gas prices will inch higher next week before offering drivers relief, experts say
Gas prices are nearing a record high for this time of year, and they are likely to rise a few cents in the coming week due to rising wholesale prices — but some relief may be coming.
August inflation breakdown: Where are prices rising and falling the fastest?
The Labor Department said the consumer price index showed that inflation ticked higher in August as price pressures in the economy remained unusually high.
Citigroup reorganizes business model to streamline operations
Citigroup is making "significant changes" to streamline its organizational model. The flatter structure will eliminate management layers and speed up decision-making.
Some landlords offer deals as asking rents sit near record highs
Rents are sitting near record highs and vacancies are on the rise. Landlords are beginning to offer deals to attract renters without lowering asking rents.


















