Gas prices drop ahead of Labor Day weekend: AAA
The average price of gas dropped this week as oil prices follow a downward trend, according to AAA. Motorists may see some pressure at the pump as they get closer to Labor Day weekend.
The average price of gas dropped this week as oil prices follow a downward trend, according to AAA. Motorists may see some pressure at the pump as they get closer to Labor Day weekend.
Home price growth reaches highest level since last year: Redfin
Home prices increased 2.6% from last year, Redfin reported. And a lack of housing inventory could be placing barriers to homeownership and driving up prices. Still, the Fed's doubts over a possible recession may fuel a housing rebound.
Home prices increased 2.6% from last year, Redfin reported. And a lack of housing inventory could be placing barriers to homeownership and driving up prices. Still, the Fed's doubts over a possible recession may fuel a housing rebound.
Credit card users with the highest balances live in these states: survey
Subprime accounts made up a growing number of new accounts opened in the third quarter of 2022, according to a recent Scholaroo survey.
Subprime accounts made up a growing number of new accounts opened in the third quarter of 2022, according to a recent Scholaroo survey.
Personal loan interest rates continue to edge up for all terms
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Summer spending at bars & restaurants soars as Americans overlook inflation, recession fears
Sales at restaurants and bars surged from May through July compared to last year, with the recent spending trend occurring during a time of slowing menu price growth.
Sales at restaurants and bars surged from May through July compared to last year, with the recent spending trend occurring during a time of slowing menu price growth.
Kohl's 2Q profits down; inventory cut amid cautious consumer spending
Kohl's reported that both profits and sales declined in the second quarter as the department store chain wrestles with shoppers' cautious spending.
Kohl's reported that both profits and sales declined in the second quarter as the department store chain wrestles with shoppers' cautious spending.
Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates?
After a year of rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to change course at its next meeting.
After a year of rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to change course at its next meeting.
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar agree to improve worker safety at bargain stores
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar reached a settlement with U.S. regulators after facing allegations of safety violations at multiple stores.
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar reached a settlement with U.S. regulators after facing allegations of safety violations at multiple stores.
Today’s lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms at 6.625 percent | August 22, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 22, 2023, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 22, 2023, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Here's how much workers are demanding to start a new job
The lowest wage that American workers are willing to take in order to accept a new job has hit a record high this year, survey results show.
The lowest wage that American workers are willing to take in order to accept a new job has hit a record high this year, survey results show.
Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says
The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.
The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.
Looming UAW strike could cost US economy more than $5B in just 10 days
If the United Auto Workers decides to strike against the "Big Three" Detroit automakers when the current contract expires next month, it could cost the U.S. economy more than $5 billion.
If the United Auto Workers decides to strike against the "Big Three" Detroit automakers when the current contract expires next month, it could cost the U.S. economy more than $5 billion.
Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA
The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.
The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? 15-year terms at 6.25 percent | August 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 18, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 18, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Trader Joe's execs shoot down possibility of self-checkout
Trader Joe's leadership rejected the idea of the grocery chain implementing self-checkout this week, saying it was "false."
Trader Joe's leadership rejected the idea of the grocery chain implementing self-checkout this week, saying it was "false."
Wisconsin wedding barn liquor law, small business worries about bill
A Wisconsin bill aimed at the alcohol industry could derail the wedding barn industry, one owner said. Advocates say the goal is better regulation.
A Wisconsin bill aimed at the alcohol industry could derail the wedding barn industry, one owner said. Advocates say the goal is better regulation.
Biden forges ahead with new student loan forgiveness repayment plan after clearing legal hurdle
President Joe Biden can move ahead with a new income-driven repayment plan that will forgive as much as $39 billion of student loans after a judge dismissed a legal challenge to the plan earlier this week.
President Joe Biden can move ahead with a new income-driven repayment plan that will forgive as much as $39 billion of student loans after a judge dismissed a legal challenge to the plan earlier this week.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Shorter terms hold the biggest savings | August 16, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 16, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for August 16, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Milwaukee school bus drivers needed; Lamers Bus Lines hiring 20
Lamers has 70 school bus drivers running 130 routes daily. Company officials hope to hire 20 more drivers before the start of the school year.
Lamers has 70 school bus drivers running 130 routes daily. Company officials hope to hire 20 more drivers before the start of the school year.
Kohl's downtown Milwaukee hiring event; filling 70 positions
The new downtown Milwaukee Kohl’s location is nearing completion. Now, the store is officially hiring associates to join the team.
The new downtown Milwaukee Kohl’s location is nearing completion. Now, the store is officially hiring associates to join the team.