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.

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.

DOJ sues to block Penguin Random House merger with Simon & Schuster

U.S. regulators filed an antitrust lawsuit seeking to block a proposed merger of publishing giants Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster.

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

Yahoo pulls out of China amid 'challenging' business, legal environment

Yahoo said it plans to pull out of China, citing an “increasingly challenging” environment. Its services will no longer be accessible as of Nov. 1.

J&J, Costco agree to settle lawsuit with consumers over recalled sunscreen

Several customers sued the companies over recalled sunscreen that contained benzene, a carcinogen linked to leukemia and other cancers.

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.

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.

Bars on Sixth Street gear up for busy Halloween night

Bars up and down the Sixth Street strip are gearing up for a busy night because of Halloween weekend.

FHFA to permanently allow desktop appraisals: How can it make the mortgage process easier?

The FHFA made desktop appraisals, a hybrid appraisal tool that allows appraisers to perform a valuation without physically visiting the home, permanent. Here's how that benefits borrowers.

Social Security payments increasing significantly in 2022, new bill could send payments higher

The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.

Facebook changes company name to Meta to emphasize its ‘metaverse’ vision

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company is rebranding itself as Meta, an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future.