Mortgage rates continue downward trend, housing market still sluggish
Mortgage rates continued their downward trajectory this week in a trend that is welcome for prospective buyers, but the real estate market remains largely stalled due to high prices.
Today's mortgage rates hold steady 15- and 30-year terms
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.
This week's personal loan rates lower for 3-year terms, while 5-year rates jump
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
'AI skills factory' created by Thomson Reuters for non-engineers to build expertise
Thomson Reuters' generative artificial intelligence platform features an "AI skills factory" to let workers with expertise safely experiment with building AI tools without engineers.
Jerome Powell's Fed has been 'insanely lucky': Don Luskin
TrendMacro Chief Investment Officer Don Luskin predicts the Fed will cut rates faster than they normally would in 2024 because they fear deflation on 'Making Money.'
BMO's Brian Belski: Value stocks are a great place for investors to be
BMO Capital Markets chief investment strategist Brian Belski reveals what stocks he's adding to his portfolio on 'Making Money.'
SEC could make crypto history in new year with first spot bitcoin ETF approval
About a dozen companies, including BlackRock and Fidelity, have applied for a spot bitcoin ETF, or one that is valued off the real-time price of the digital asset.
Private student loan interest rates edge down for 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Millions of student loan borrowers still aren't paying their bills
Millions of student loan borrowers are still not making payments on their debt, according to a new report published by the U.S. Department of Education.
Today's mortgage rates fall for 15- and 30-year terms
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.
New construction homes popular among Millennials despite high housing costs
With the cost of housing still extremely high, find out why Millennials prefer to buy costly new construction homes.
Rod Stewart's Beverly Hills mansion on market for $80 million
Rod Stewart raised the asking price of his Beverly Hills mansion to $80 million more than six months after listing the three-acre Los Angeles estate with tennis courts.
Texas man reveals how his Santa-for-hire business has changed over the years: 'More personalized'
Calling all Santas! A Texas business owner hired over 1,000 Santa recruits in 2023 alone and revealed how business is booming amid a changing industry of Saint Nicks.
FTC bans Rite Aid's use of AI facial recognition over lack of consumer protections
The FTC and Rite Aid announced a settlement banning Rite Aid from using AI-powered facial recognition technologies for 5 years after the pharmacy chain's prior system lacked safeguards.
US passport processing times back to pre-pandemic norms, State Department says
The State Department announced that processing time for passports has returned to pre-pandemic norms. The agency was backed up amid the resurgence in travel.
Today's mortgage rates fall for 15-year terms while 30-year terms rise
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.
These are the most affordable cities to buy a home in 2024: Realtor.com
Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.
Avoid cryptocurrencies at all costs: Mark Matson
Matson Money CEO and founder Mark Matson argues crypto has no place in a 'prudent' investment portfolio on 'Varney & Co.'
Over one-third of US companies will not give year-end bonuses, survey says
Companies are wrapping up the calendar year 2023, and according to a Monday survey, the share of firms with plans to not dole out end-of-year bonuses hit just over one-third.
IBM aims to boost AI offerings with $2.3B acquisition
Tech giant IBM bolstering its investments in artificial intelligence, announcing Monday it plans to buy two units of Software AG for $2.33 billion cash.