How food stamp cuts could ripple through the economy
A proposal to curtail the nation's food stamp program would pinch families struggling to pay for groceries and ripple through other areas of the economy, including supermarkets and discounters, as people shuffle their budgets.
The Latest: Report disputes claim on pre-existing conditions
The Latest on Congressional Republican efforts to replace the health care law (all times local): 12:05 p.m. Senate leaders are positioning themselves for a Congressional Budget Office report that will assess the impact the House-approved health care bill would have on insurance coverage and consumers' costs.
'Magic' mushrooms are safer than alcohol, study finds
Magic mushrooms are reportedly the safest of all drugs, including alcohol, according to a new survey released Wednesday.
Home buying tips: An offer they can't refuse
The housing market took another hit today when existing home sales data for April declined more than expected, dipping 2.3% to a seasonally adjusted 5.57 million homes, according to The National Association of Realtors.
Ford's abrupt CEO change signals deeper challenges: Moody's
Ford's sudden move to replace Mark Fields with Jim Hackett reflects potentially negative developments inside the automaker, Moody’s said in a new report.
Eating six bars of chocolate a week could cut risk of Irregular Heartbeat, study finds
Some good news for chocolate lovers, especially men.
A third of older Latinos have tapped into retirement savings
Suddenly jobless and with small children to support, Jose Victor Camargo without hesitation cashed out a retirement account he had with his former employer.
Despite fake news problems, 40% of millennials turn to Facebook for news
Nearly half of millennials are getting their news from Facebook, a new poll found.
Volvo's Chinese owner to buy Lotus
Geely is set to acquire a controlling stake in Lotus, the British sports car maker.
Trump's budget means deep cuts for health care safety net
President Donald Trump's first full budget calls for deep cuts to popular health insurance programs that are part of the social safety net.
Home sales fell in April amid supply squeeze
Americans pulled back their pace of home-buying in April, as shrinking inventories and rising prices are giving them fewer and fewer options.
Ford Recalls 3,000 Trucks, SUVs
Ford issued two recalls spanning 3,000 vehicles in North America, including F-150 and Super Duty trucks.
Technology elevates new theme park experiences in Orlando
Florida’s theme parks are taking advantage of new simulated technology with attractions they are introducing this year.
Google helps advertisers track spending in physical stores
Google is keeping an eye on what you're buying offline in addition to monitoring your online shopping in its latest attempt to sell more digital advertising.
Ask Brianna: Should I pick my first job based on my debt?
"Ask Brianna" is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out.
Tax refund delays hit AutoZone as 3Q sales miss
AutoZone became the latest retailer to fault delayed tax refunds for weak sales in the early part of the year.
Insurers seek stability as Trump delays health care decision
The Trump administration and House Republicans on Monday asked a federal appeals court for an extension in a case that's casting a shadow of uncertainty over health insurance for millions of consumers.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon wants to help teens find summer work
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon announced Monday, a $17 million, five-year commitment to help teens across the U.S. find summer work.
Juice manufacturers agree with juice ban in kids under 1
Pediatricians are sending a warning to parents to avoid giving fruit juice to their children until they’re at least a year old, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, published Monday.
Remember 'Avatar'? Disney hopes so with big bet on theme park
Walt Disney Co. is betting that the most successful movie of all time will help continue a hot streak for its theme park business eight years after the film came out.











