Biden admin warns lenders there is ‘no special exemption’ for AI when denying credit
The Biden administration is warning lenders that they need to give specific reasons for taking negative action against borrowers, and cannot rely on artificial intelligence.
Fed’s Wall of Worry: Government shutdown, UAW strike, student loan repayments and $90 oil
While the Federal Reserve has been busy battling inflation, a new crop of headwinds have emerged that could spell trouble for the U.S. economy
Minnesota's first cannabis regulator resigns after allegations of illegal sales
Minnesota's first cannabis regulator resigned on Friday after allegations surfaced that she sold illegal products through her company, Loonacy Cannabis Co.
Amazon Prime Video to include ads in 2024 — unless users pay $2.99 a month to get rid of them
Amazon says “limited advertisements" are coming to its Prime Video service next year, and subscribers who don’t want to see them will have to pay an additional $2.99 a month.
Paying credit card debt down is getting harder
Americans are holding over $1 trillion in credit card debt, yet many are not quite sure what the monthly interest charge is, costing some spenders hundreds of extra dollars each month in addition to the monthly payment.
AI voice cloning scams on the rise, expert warns
Scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools like voice cloning to impersonate their targets' family members in a bid to get them to send money.
DOD’s delay in AI tech adoption plagued by 'cultural rift,' expert warns
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission’s Jacob Helberg on the need to beat China in A.I. and improve the DOD's aging technology.
Uber Eats to accept SNAP benefits for grocery deliveries in 2024
Uber Eats will soon accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits beginning in 2024 for grocery deliveries, the company said in a blog post.
Wall Street can expect a 'Santa Claus' rally before end of year: Mark Avallone
Potomac Wealth Advisors President and founder Mark Avallone argues the stock market will rally despite disappointing Fed news on 'Varney & Co.'
Inflation is affecting parents' ability to pay for education: survey
Inflation is taking a toll on back-to-school shopping expenses in 2023 as parents struggle with funding their children's education, supplies and extracurriculars, according to a survey.
Ramaswamy woos pro-crypto voters, says he’ll build new policy framework for digital assets
Vivek Ramaswamy said he has nearly completed his vision to regulate the $1 trillion crypto industry, and once he does, he will release it to the public as a so-called white paper.
Book your Thanksgiving, Christmas flights by this date to save money: economist
Prices for domestic flights over the upcoming holiday season are down compared to a year ago, but they will jump in the coming weeks due to high demand and rising fuel costs.
Housing already experienced a short-lived recession in 2022: Sheryl Palmer
Taylor Morrison CEO Sheryl Palmer discusses the headwinds facing the housing market after a drop in August existing home sales on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Are homebuyers being duped?
DFW Housing and Macro econ analyst Amy Nixon joins ‘Making Money’ to provide expert analysis of the U.S. real estate market.
Retirement account balances increase for third straight quarter
Average 401(k) and IRA balances have risen for three straight quarters, Fidelity reported. But some savers face particular hurdles.
This week's personal loan rates: 3-year loans inch down while 5-year loans spike
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year
The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.
Cisco to acquire cybersecurity company Splunk in $28B deal
Cisco announced Thursday it is buying Splunk in a deal valued at about $28 billion, or $157 per share in cash. It is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024.
Interest rates for mortgages, credit cards and auto loans: where they stand
The Federal Reserve decided to pass on raising interest rates again in its latest meeting, but borrowers are still feeling pain. Here's what they can expect to pay.
McDonald's sued as hot coffee leaves woman with 'severe burns,' 30 years after similar 1994 lawsuit
A woman is suing a McDonald's franchise and its staff in San Francisco for allegedly failing to secure a coffee cup lid, which she says resulted in burns to her groin.



















