Today's mortgage rates drop for 30-year terms | March 8, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Best rewards credit cards where you can use points toward things like travel, cash back
With a rewards credit card, you can easily earn points for the money you are spending. This guide is full of the best of the best in point-based rewards credit cards.
Congress getting ‘thousands’ of phone calls from youth after TikTok bill: Rep. Chip Roy
Members of Congress have been overwhelmed by “thousands" of callers urging lawmakers to reconsider a bill that would ban TikTok in the United States, Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas said.
Clean tech, AI boom straining US energy supply
The U.S. power grid is under increasing strain from electricity demand from AI, clean technology manufacturing, EVs and crypto mining as older power plant retirements are mounting.
Mortgage rates ease slightly as spring homebuying season nears: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.88% for the week ending March 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
NYCB takes more action as CEO works a new business plan
New York Community Bank's incoming CEO said Thursday he's planning to present a new business plan in late April after NYCB got a $1 billion lifeline from investors.
This week's personal loan rates fall for 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Mortgage rates dip slightly, boosting demand
Mortgage rates are down slightly after climbing for more than a month, leading to an increase in purchase applications despite record-high home prices and rates near 7%.
Mike Rowe details 'unintended consequences' from CA's $20 minimum wage: 'Bad look for the governor, Panera'
Creating political controversy over wages is a "bad look," according to "How America Works" host Mike Rowe, who warns the recent Panera debate is a step towards kiosks replacing low-wage workers.
CFPB finalizes rule capping credit card late fees at $8 on average
A new CFPB rule caps credit card late fees to 25% of the required payment and ends the automatic inflation adjustment for these charges.
Today's mortgage rates edge up for 30-year terms | March 7, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Mars Wrigley pitches new idea to get Americans back into chewing gum
Mars Inc., which owns Wrigley, is hoping to get Americans and other consumers back into chewing gum and has a new idea on how to do it.
How the types of employee benefits offered play a critical role in recruiting top talent
Employee benefits are a crucial part of a corporate strategy to recruit top talent and include health care, insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
Embattled bank NYCB lands $1B investment from group including Mnuchin's firm
Troubled regional lender New York Community Bank announced Wednesday that it secured a $1 billion investment from a group that includes former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin's firm.
Former Google engineer indicted for stealing AI secrets to aid Chinese firms
The Department of Justice indicted a former Google engineer for allegedly stealing trade secrets from Google to benefit Chinese artificial intelligence companies.
OpenAI pushes back on Elon Musk lawsuit, says he suggested merger with Tesla
OpenAI pushed back on Elon Musk's lawsuit alleging the AI company breached its founding agreement by creating a for-profit entity with communications showing he agreed with the move.
Google Gemini is 'the tip of the iceberg': AI bias can have 'devastating impact' on humanity, say experts
Tech leaders are warning that Google Gemini may be "the tip of the iceberg" and AI bias could have devastating consequences for health, history and humanity.
Google's Gemini debacle a make-or-break moment, analyst says
Google's bungled rollout of its new AI tool Gemini could lead to the company's "destruction or its resurrection," according to an analyst's report published Wednesday.
New York Community Bancorp is a potential opportunity: Kenny Polcari
SlateStone Wealth chief market strategist discusses whether New York Community Bancorp's sharp stock drop could lead to banking 'disaster' on 'The Big Money Show.'
Private student loan interest rates soar for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.


















