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.
Higher contribution limits are coming for 401(k)s and IRAs next year
The IRS earlier this year lifted the amount that workers can set aside for retirement in their 401(k), IRA and other tax-deferred plans beginning in 2024.
Princess Diana's dress sells for over $1M, sets new world record
Princess Diana's 1985 dress sold for $1,148,080 at Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies on Saturday. The ballerina-length gown sold for 11 times the estimate.
How AI is transforming the grocery shopping experience
Instacart is teaming up with retailers across the country to deploy its brand-new smart shopping carts. Amazon has a similar cart that it uses in its stores.
FTX files reorganization plan to end bankruptcy
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading Co. has filed an amended plan to end its bankruptcy and return funds to investors and customers.
This week's personal loan rates edge down for 3-year loans, while 5-year rates rise
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.


















