These were the most expensive homes sold in 2024, according to Redfin
The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close this week. Redfin identified houses that clocked the heftiest sale prices last year.
IRS increases 401(k), other 2025 retirement plan contribution limits
The IRS released its updated contribution limits and adjustments to eligibility thresholds for 401(k) plans, IRAs and other retirement plans to account for inflation.
Stores open, closed on New Year's Day
Some people may plan to hit the stores on New Year’s Day for their first shopping trips of 2025. Here's which are open and closed on the first day of 2025.
States where minimum wage will rise in 2025
Nearly half the states in the U.S. are raising their minimum wages in 2025, meaning pay hikes for more than 9 million workers, according to a new report.
‘Upside’ to tech stocks due to AI and cloud service advancements: Ray Wang
Constellation Research founder Ray Wang discusses stock market trends of tech brands like Google and Amazon on ‘Varney & Co.’
Trump urging TikTok ban halt, looks to focus on AI in second term
Tech analyst and 'The Media Copilot' founder Pete Pachal joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss President-elect Trump asking the Supreme Court to halt a ban on TikTok and his administration focusing on A.I. in his second term.
Meta will invest in AI-generated characters and profiles to drive up engagement
A Meta executive told the Financial Times that he expects a rise in AI-generated characters on Facebook as it continues to roll out its new Meta AI technology.
US egg production drops as prices continue to rise along with bird flu cases
The production of eggs in the United States dropped by 4% in November, according to the USDA, as prices of eggs continue to rise alongside bird flu cases.
US credit card defaults soar to highest level in 14 years
Defaults on credit card loans soared 50% in 2024 to the highest since 2010 according to a new report, causing experts to warn the "debt bubble is popping."
Kevin O'Leary on whether he's still interested in buying TikTok
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary to discuss a U.S.-Canada economic union with Trump, his interest in TikTok as he eyes a potential purchase and the impact of Trump's presidency on Bitcoin.
'We're going to have a good year for Ethereum', says Jeff Sica
Circle Squared Alternative Investments founder Jeff Sica joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss stocks dipping to end 2024, Trump weighing a TikTok ban and his outlook for Ethereum.
Americans moving past taboos about family financial planning, study finds
Historically, Americans been reluctant to discuss finances and wealth among families, but a new study found that those attitudes are shifting, with more conversations occurring.
Top US vacation home markets
A new analysis shows which areas of the U.S. were the hottest markets for luxury vacation homes last year – and some of the changes might be surprising.
Former CBO director says tariff impact would cause Canada's economy to enter a recession
Former Congressional Budget Office director Doug Holtz Eakin explains the impact that tariffs would have on the Canadian economy and shares his thoughts on President-elect Trump's agenda and the House speakership vote.
The best restaurants in the US for New Year's Eve, according to AI
For those looking to ring in 2025 in style, artificial intelligence aggregator GMTech has curated a definitive list of the best restaurants in the US for dining on New Year's Eve.
OpenAI responds to major outage on ChatGPT, other applications
OpenAI worked Thursday to fix a number of its applications that crashed.
Finance CEO says ‘Bitcoin is the most free market asset that we have’
Professional Capital Management founder and CEO Anthony Pompliano shares his thoughts on the future of crypto in the second Trump administration on ‘The Big Money Show.’
Mortgage rates rise for second straight week, highest since July
This week's increase marked the highest level on the 30-year loan since mid-July, when the rate was 6.89%, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac data.
IRS to send unclaimed tax rebates to 1M Americans
The IRS is sending about 1 million eligible American taxpayers a payment this month for the pandemic-era Recovery Rebate Credit that they didn't claim on their 2021 tax returns.
Financial expert shares year-end money moves to tackle, avoid holiday credit card hangover
Finance professor Dan Roccato offered tips to make the most of your money before the year ends and carry financially-savvy knowledge into 2025.