Visa changes coming this year will mean fewer cards for Americans
Visa says it has "reinvented" the card, and Americans will soon be able to make payments from multiple credit and debit account options using a single card.
Credit card debt is surging as average American owes $6,218
New data published Thursday by TransUnion shows the average debt per borrower hit $6,218 at the end of the first quarter, an 8.5% increase from one year ago.
This week's personal loan rates rise for 3- and 5-year terms
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Mortgage rates drop for second straight week to 7.02%
Mortgage rates are down for the second week in a row, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 7.02% and the 15-year note falling to 6.28% as the housing affordability crisis drags on.
A large percentage of first-generation students have been impacted by FAFSA challenges
FAFSA issues have caused minority students to delay attending college and have led to severe stress and anxiety for other prospective students.
Stuart Varney: Jealousy and rich-bashing never go out of style with socialists
'Varney & Co.' host Stuart Varney discusses the latest effort by Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders to tax the rich.
Today's 15- and 30-year mortgage rates plummet | May 16, 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.
Disney's Bob Iger: tech is the key to streaming profitability
While speaking at a conference, CEO Bob Iger on Wednesday identified investing in technology as a measure that will help the Walt Disney Company make streaming a money-maker.
Veteran who sacrificed his savings to pay for son's college calls student loan forgiveness a 'bitter pill'
Amid the renewed student loan forgiveness push, Daniel French said he feels as though people like himself, who sacrificed so their kids could remain debt-free, are left out of the conversation.
Billionaire real estate mogul organizing 'people's bid' to buy TikTok
Frank McCourt's Project Liberty is organizing a group that would offer to buy TikTok and revamp it to allow its continued U.S. operation under a new law requiring its divestment or ban.
Brothers arrested in alleged $25M crypto fraud scheme: DOJ
A pair of brothers from New York and Boston have been arrested by federal authorities for allegedly exploiting the ethereum blockchain to steal $25 million from crypto traders.
AI is like a 'tsunami' hitting the labor force, IMF chief says
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that AI is "like a tsunami" that will have a significant impact on the global workforce and could boost productivity if managed well.
Texas judge stops Biden Administration rule that caps credit card late fees at $8
The Biden Administration is trying to stop junk fees, but a judge put a stop to a rule capping credit card late fees at $8.
Private student loan interest rates fall for 5-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
$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.
Trump became country's 'first crypto president' during first year in office, former CFTC regulator says
The crypto industry, determined to make its voice heard in the election, raised more than $100 million through super PACs, with firms like Ripple and Coinbase giving large donations.
Solar storm crippled GPS equipment, causing headaches for farmers
The geomagnetic storm that has been cascading down on Earth caused serious technological headaches for farmers across the U.S. and Canada by disrupting GPS on their vehicles.
Today's 15- and 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | May 15, 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.
Anti-Israel protest disrupts Google conference: 'Google Cloud rains blood'
Protesters at Google’s developer conference in California chanted “Shame on Google" and “Google Cloud rains blood" while blocking entrance into the event.
Embrace of streaming television bundles is growing
Companies have been embracing streaming bundles more and more, with the latest to announce a bundle being Comcast. That bundle will consist of Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+.


















