Chinese spy flight controversy acting as catalyst for Congress to pass nationwide TikTok ban
Political fallout from the Chinese surveillance balloon controversy could push Congress to pass the No TikTok on United States Devices Act, which would ban the app nationwide.
Good news: Today's 30-year mortgage rates dive below 8% | Feb. 15, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 15, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Inflation dents mortgage applications
Demand for mortgages dropped from the prior week as worries about higher rates and inflation dented the market.
Buffett's firm adds more Apple, slashes chipmaker and banks
Warren Buffett's company Berkshire Hathaway made several portfolio changes at the end of the year involving Apple and some big bank names.
Goldman Sachs CEO on probability of economic soft landing
David Solomon, the CEO of Goldman Sachs, on Tuesday discussed the probability of the U.S. economy experiencing a soft landing while appearing at a conference.
Law enforcement agents seize $15M worth of fake sports memorabilia
Law enforcement agents seized fake sports memorabilia that is worth millions. They confiscated more than 600 fake championship rings across four major U.S. pro sports leagues.
What is peer-to-peer lending: What to know
Peer-to-peer lending (P2P) involves borrowing funds from an individual investor rather than a traditional lender. Here’s what to know.
TikTok’s talks with US have an unofficial player: China
TikTok has been negotiating with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. for over two years on a way to wall off the company’s data and operations from the Chinese government.
Laid-off tech workers seek leverage on the way out
Some employees laid off by tech companies are hiring lawyers or other advisers to press for more money or an extension of their health benefits before agreeing to deals.
Hawley introduces two bills to protect kids from effects of social media, raise age requirement to 16
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., has introduced a bill that would implement an age requirement for social media usage and another that would study the harmful impact of social media on children
Remote work costs NYC over $12B annually: report
The shift to remote work has reportedly cost New York City more than $12 billion annually, as office workers spend less money, according to a recent study.
Today's mortgage rates hold steady across all terms for third straight day | Feb. 14, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 14, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Princeton economist warns Biden’s tax on stock buybacks will hurt your 401(k)
Economist Burton Malkiel explains how corporate stock buybacks are "exactly" the kind of thing you want from a capitalist system, and says Biden's proposals are "just wrong."
GOP lawmakers probe timing of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's arrest
Republicans from the House Financial Services Committee have requested records from the SEC related to the timing of charges against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
Chuck Schumer says US TikTok ban 'should be looked at'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says a nationwide U.S. ban on Chinese-owned social media app TikTok should be considered over data security and privacy concerns.
Law firms turn to layoffs amid slowing demand
Goodwin Procter is one of several major law firms to cut attorney roles, citing bloat after years of steady growth.
Student loan refinance interest rates dip below 5% for 5-year variable-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Mississippi former tax preparer sentenced for making false statements on tax return
A Mississippi woman was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for making false statements on her tax return. She was ordered to pay $231,636 in restitution.
Manchester United close to bid from Qatari investors: reports
Multiple reports cite Qatari investors with help from the Qatar Investment Authority are making a bid to purchase the Premier League club Manchester United.
Savings window opens: Personal loan interest rates edge down for 3-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.


















