There are now 550 US cities where the typical home value is $1 million or more
California and New York have the largest share of million-dollar homes, making up most of the 550 cities with high home values.
Tax refunds left unclaimed from 2020 will expire later this month
The IRS says about a billion dollars in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 will expire later this month.
Mortgage rates push higher with no relief in sight: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.22% for the week ending May 2, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
More homebuyers are paying discount points as interest rates continue to rise
Borrowers with lower credit scores and FHA loans often turn to discount points more frequently than other groups.
Rue21 files for bankruptcy, will close all stores
Another teen clothing retailer that's been a mall staple for years is shuttering all its stores.
The unemployment rate barely rose, but only 175,000 jobs were added in April
The unemployment rate barely budged, rising to 3.9% while just 175,000 jobs were added.
Americans paid slightly more for fuel this week as gas prices rose by a few cents, on average
Fuel costs didn't go up by much this week due to low oil prices and a lull in demand.
Midtown Atlanta's gas-less QuikTrip set to close Friday
QuikTrip said concerns about crime and declining sales prompted its decision to close its gas-less Midtown Atlanta store for good.
Rivian expanding Illinois plant as Georgia project remains in limbo
California-based Rivian announced it has received $827 million in incentives to expand its Illinois facility.
Art Institutes borrowers to get student debt cancellation, Biden says
The president and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona described the Art Institutes as "predatory" and said the new handouts would help students who were victims of their actions.
What do higher-for-longer interest rates mean for your money?
Americans will be forced to adapt to a new normal where savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers face steeper debt payments on everything from credit cards to mortgages to student loans.
Americans adjust retirement goals up 15 percent but savings drop: survey
U.S. adults believe they will need at least $1.46 million to retire in style, a Northwestern Mutual survey said.
Consumers see higher auto payments in exchange for better borrowing rates
Car loan terms have shortened as buyers with better credit seek cheaper rates for higher monthly payments, a recent Experian report said.
Father-daughter ironworker duo champion the rise of vocational learning
Vocational enrollment is up among younger Americans, and one nurse-turned-union ironworker thinks it's a good opportunity for students to secure their futures.
Walmart closing 51 health centers over lack of profitability
Walmart on Tuesday announced the closure of all its health clinics and related telehealth services, citing a lack of profitability.
Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan would cost an extra $84 billion: report
Biden has proposed a plan B student loan forgiveness proposal that would cost taxpayers an extra $84 billion, a recent Penn Wharton analysis said.
Many Americans spend more than 30 percent of their take-home pay on a mortgage: survey
Homebuyers ready to take the plunge in today's housing market have had to sink a bigger portion of their paychecks into mortgage payments and make significant cuts to everyday spending, a recent survey said.
Costco has yet to bring warehouses to these 3 US states
Three U.S. states still don't have Costco locations, despite the retailer having hundreds of stores across the country. Here's why.
Williams Sonoma labeled Chinese-made merchandise American made; ordered to pay over $3M
Williams-Sonoma has been ordered to pay over $3 million in fines for violating the FTC's 'Made in USA' order.
How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024
A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.



















