Mortgage rates rising amid uptick in US economic confidence: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates rising amid uptick in US economic confidence: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates rose over the past week, and economists say the increases will continue, but this is how Americans can keep their rates low.

Mortgage rates rose over the past week, and economists say the increases will continue, but this is how Americans can keep their rates low.

IKEA prices will likely rise due to supply chain pressures

IKEA prices will likely rise due to supply chain pressures

Yes, IKEA has seen soaring online sales. But the global retailer also had slumping sales numbers at stores due to lockdowns as well as higher materials costs.

Yes, IKEA has seen soaring online sales. But the global retailer also had slumping sales numbers at stores due to lockdowns as well as higher materials costs.

Lakefront Brewery Black Friday beer back for 2021

Lakefront Brewery Black Friday beer back for 2021

Lakefront Brewery announced on Wednesday, Nov. 3 that it is bringing back the gold standard in beer releases on Black Friday.

Lakefront Brewery announced on Wednesday, Nov. 3 that it is bringing back the gold standard in beer releases on Black Friday.

Deere employees reject latest contract offer, will remain on strike

Deere employees reject latest contract offer, will remain on strike

Employees would have received wages between $22.13 an hour and $33.05 an hour under the latest rejected contract, depending on their position.

Employees would have received wages between $22.13 an hour and $33.05 an hour under the latest rejected contract, depending on their position.

DoorDash launches ‘SafeDash’ app features to better protect drivers

DoorDash launches ‘SafeDash’ app features to better protect drivers

Under the new features, DoorDash drivers can quickly and easily connect with an ADT security agent through its app if they feel unsafe. DoorDash is also adding an in-app emergency assistance button.

Under the new features, DoorDash drivers can quickly and easily connect with an ADT security agent through its app if they feel unsafe. DoorDash is also adding an in-app emergency assistance button.

Social Security benefits could be slashed earlier than expected

Social Security benefits could be slashed earlier than expected

Social securities are set to increase at their highest rate in 40 years in 2022, but could be slashed early by 20% or more if Congress doesn't act.

Social securities are set to increase at their highest rate in 40 years in 2022, but could be slashed early by 20% or more if Congress doesn't act.

How to get a $50,000 personal loan

How to get a $50,000 personal loan

A $50,000 loan can be used for anything from financing a major purchase to funding a home renovation. Here’s how to get one.

A $50,000 loan can be used for anything from financing a major purchase to funding a home renovation. Here’s how to get one.

Oak Creek conference center, hotel to be built

Oak Creek conference center, hotel to be built

Construction of the new Creekside Crossing Conference Center and an adjacent Homewood Suites by Hilton is now underway.

Construction of the new Creekside Crossing Conference Center and an adjacent Homewood Suites by Hilton is now underway.

High home prices could drop in November as mortgage rates increase, economist says

High home prices could drop in November as mortgage rates increase, economist says

Home price growth could slow in the final months of 2021 as interest rates continue to rise, according to one. Here's what that means for homeowners and homebuyers

Home price growth could slow in the final months of 2021 as interest rates continue to rise, according to one. Here's what that means for homeowners and homebuyers

70% of Americans go over budget during the holidays, survey finds: How to cut costs

70% of Americans go over budget during the holidays, survey finds: How to cut costs

A recent survey found that most Americans admit to overspending during the holidays, but gift-giving doesn't have to be a burden on your wallet. Consider these tips to create a budget and earn rewards on your holiday spending.

A recent survey found that most Americans admit to overspending during the holidays, but gift-giving doesn't have to be a burden on your wallet. Consider these tips to create a budget and earn rewards on your holiday spending.

This is the college degree that actually pays off, study finds

This is the college degree that actually pays off, study finds

A new report from the Wall Street Journal found the graduate degree that's most likely to pay off in the form of higher earnings.

A new report from the Wall Street Journal found the graduate degree that's most likely to pay off in the form of higher earnings.