Lifestyle and Budget

U.S. sales of existing homes increased 1.1 percent on a monthly basis in March, which suggests that buyers are undeterred by the dwindling number of properties available on the market.

Wells Fargo is being fined a combined $1 billion by two federal regulators for abuses tied to its mortgage and auto lending businesses.

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed upward this week, slightly worsening affordability for homebuyers.

Members of Finland’s welfare bureau have reportedly said the country will not continue with the program in its current form.

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed this week in response to higher yields for 10-year US Treasury notes.

The outlook for gas prices hasn’t discouraged automakers or SUV buyers.

The South Carolina Senate approved a proposal Wednesday to significantly cut the amount a private utility can charge customers to pay for two nuclear plants that were never finished.

A small but growing number of restaurants are going cashless.

Higher mortgage rates are making the already challenging task of buying an affordable home even tougher for many Americans this spring.

It's tough out there for would-be homeowners.

The Republican-led Congress last year revoked more than a dozen Obama-era federal regulations.

The Lego Big Brick 911 Turbo 3.0 is on display at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany.

Plans call for the service to expand to nearly 1,000 stores in the U.S. by the end of 2018.

The Latest on arguments in a Supreme Court case about businesses' collection of sales tax on purchases made on the internet: 11:30 a.m.

Motorists in test of program can switch between vehicles.