Real estate vs. stock market: Where Americans prefer to invest

A new survey reveals whether Americans prefer the stock market or real estate for long-term investments, and why younger investors remain hesitant about cryptocurrency.

Mortgage rates fall for fifth straight week: What it means for homebuyers

The average 30-year mortgage rate has dropped for the fifth consecutive week, hitting an eight-week low. Here’s what it means for prospective homebuyers.

These housing markets were the hottest in January

Many of January's top five 'hottest' markets were in the Northeast, according to Realtor.com.

Here's what moms are spending on their babies' first year

The eyepopping costs of a baby's first year are leading to more parents having fewer children - or putting off having kids at all.

Texas home to the first dual-branded Applebee's | IHOP restaurant in the country

Seguin, Texas is now home to the first dual-branded Applebee’s | IHOP restaurant in the U.S. The new restaurant opened to the public on Feb. 18, 2025.

US cities with the most people in financial distress, according to study

Several southern cities ranked highest in WalletHub's report analyzing the top U.S. metros with the most people in financial distress.

ALDI plans to opens hundreds of US stores amid recession fears

ALDI announced that it is continuing its five-year expansion plan by adding 225 new locations across the U.S., mainly in this region.

Are millions of dead people really receiving Social Security benefits?

The Trump administration claims that millions of people over 100 years old receive Social Security, but official data tells a different story.

USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them

The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.

The Housing Affordability Crisis: What can be done?

If you’ve been in the market to buy a house in recent years, you already know that housing affordability is in crisis—and it’s not getting any better.

Millions of granola bars recalled due to 'potential presence of metal': FDA

Millions of MadeGood granola bars are being recalled due to the "potential presence of a piece of metal in the product." The FDA recently raised the risk category to Class II.

Egg prices got you scrambling? Here's how much it costs to rent backyard chickens

As customers face empty shelves and rapidly rising egg prices at the supermarket due to the avian flu and a lower national supply, breakfast lovers have another option - their own backyard. 

New agriculture secretary working on plan to control bird flu, egg prices

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the plan being worked on is to "have better ways with biosecurity and medication and so on, to make sure that the perimeter doesn't have to kill the chickens."

Paid subreddits coming in 2025, CEO says

Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.

What's open and closed on Presidents' Day 2025

Here's what is open and closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17 - the day the nation commemorates all U.S. presidents, past and present.

Igloo recalls 1M coolers over risk of fingertip amputation

Igloo advised customers against using the affected coolers any further until they can get a new handle from the company.