Binance to buy rival FTX Trading in apparent bailout

The cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it plans to buy its rival FTX Trading, in the latest example of how fortunes can change rapidly in the crypto world.

Airbnb to display total prices up front, end 'unreasonable' checkout tasks

“I’ve heard you loud and clear—you feel like prices aren’t transparent and checkout tasks are a pain,” Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said in a statement.

Student loan refund checks on their way to millions: Here's what to do if you don't benefit

As Biden’s student loan forgiveness program faces legal battles, refund checks are being sent to borrowers who paid down their loans during the pandemic payment pause.

Twitter begins widespread layoffs; class action suit filed

Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot. 

Popeyes is giving away free chicken sandwiches for a week

Popeyes is celebrating National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day by giving away a chicken sandwich as part of a buy-one-get-one deal. Here’s how to snag the free sandwich.

Housing market will lead us into a recession, and will lead us out: MBA forecast

While the housing market could bring the economy into a recession next year, it could also bring it out, economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) conference said.

How steep interest rate hikes impact your finances

Mortgage rates continue to jump, home sales slump and credit cards and auto loans increase.

Personal loan interest rates at near-record gap with credit cards, boosting savings opportunity

The interest rate on personal loans is much lower than the one on credit cards, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Here’s how you can use these lower interest rates to pay down debt.

Home prices to decline in 2023, recession ahead: Fannie Mae forecast

Fannie Mae forecasted that home prices will fall in 2023 and that GDP could contract once again at the end of this year. And while it predicted that a recession next year could be mild, it said there are still risks that could create a larger financial crisis.