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US home prices are rising — but these fast-growing markets remain affordable
America's hottest housing markets shift to affordable communities in the Midwest and South, with Missouri leading…
Texas capital’s household growth surges, far outpacing national rate
Austin's population boom spans all ages as NAR data shows young professionals and seniors driving household…
Federal fraud is double previous estimates, LexisNexis Risk Solutions CEO says
The federal government is hemorrhaging about $1 trillion per year due to fraud, CEO of LexisNexis…
Wyoming state board votes to cancel wind leases in two counties
State officials voted to begin canceling wind leases for projects in eastern Wyoming, citing a court…
‘Wall Street to Y’all Street’: Why America’s wealthy trades city luxury for acres of Texas freedom
High-net-worth individuals relocate from places like New York, California and Florida for faster construction, lower costs…
Americans see bigger tax refunds so far this year as filing season begins at a slower pace
Americans are getting bigger tax refunds this year, with average refunds jumping to $2,290 - up…
Chipotle CEO allegedly suggests company would keep raising prices and ‘lean into’ customers making over $100K
Chipotle CEO allegedly suggested targeting customers earning over $100,000 per year in leaked audio, sparking controversy…
Beef prices in focus as Trump signs order aimed at consumer relief
President Trump signed an executive order to boost beef imports from Argentina in a move that…
Living alone? The ‘singles tax’ that costs $10K a year
Living alone costs Americans over $10,000 extra per year in what experts call a "singles tax,"…
Report reveals which Costco items can pay for the annual membership
New analysis reveals how pet food, diapers and coffee purchases at Costco can quickly offset the…
Gas prices fall in January, giving Americans a break at the pump
Gas prices dropped 7.5% over the past year, bringing welcome relief to American consumers as inflation…
Inflation eased slightly in January but remained well above the Fed’s target
The Labor Department on Friday released the January 2026 consumer price index (CPI), which showed that…
Bill Ackman makes $2B gamble on Mark Zuckerberg’s AI pivot with massive Meta stock purchase
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman allegedly commits $2 billion to Meta, representing 10% of Pershing Square's portfolio…
Mortgage rates edge lower, hover near 6%
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage slipped this week to 6.09%, according to the…
Private sector added 22,000 jobs in January, well below expectations, ADP says
The figure reported on Wednesday is below economists’ estimates of an increase of 48,000 jobs and…
Kraft Heinz CEO says company challenges are ‘fixable’ as breakup plans get scrapped for investment strategy
Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Cahillane scraps breakup plans, announcing a $600 million investment push to rebuild…
US economy added 130K jobs in January, delayed report shows
The U.S. economy added jobs at a steady pace to start the year, as the Labor…
Here’s when taxpayers will get their refunds
The IRS typically processes tax refunds within 21 days for e-filed returns, while mailed returns take…
Philadelphia men repeatedly traveled to Minneapolis to carry out $3.5M housing fraud scheme: DOJ
Pennsylvania fraudsters pleaded guilty to stealing about $3.5 million from Minnesota housing program after traveling to…
Wall Street cash fuels Hamptons housing boom to record median price amid tight inventory
Hamptons housing market hits a record $2.34 million median price as luxury sales surge 25%, driven…
Housing market cools as price growth hits slowest pace since Great Recession recovery
The housing market cooled dramatically as home price growth slowed to just 0.9% in December, the…