Americans have more than $32 trillion in home equity — a record high. Here’s what to know before you tap it
Many Americans are house-rich, thanks to a runup in home prices. But high borrowing costs make it harder to tap your home for cash.
House Speaker Johnson pulls government funding bill after GOP support collapses
The House bill would fund the government through March and require people to show proof of citizenship to register to vote, a measure backed by Donald Trump.
Social Security cost-of-living increase for 2025 could be 2.5% — the lowest since 2021, estimate finds
As inflation subsides, Social Security beneficiaries are poised to see a lower benefit increase next year.
Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2024 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose by 2.5% in August, on an annual basis. It was the lowest reading since February 2021.
Trump says Harris debate was ‘rigged,’ ABC should lose license, but ‘we did great’
Donald Trump said he was leaning against doing a second debate against Vice President Kamala Harris after their showdown Tuesday night on ABC News.
Amazon is opening Fresh supermarkets after yearlong stall — but many locations remain vacant
Amazon has opened a handful of Fresh stores in several states in recent months, and more locations are expected to open later this year.
Mortgage rates hit lowest level since February 2023
Mortgage rates fell for the sixth straight week last week, but mortgage demand still seems to be waiting for something bigger.
Treasury yields rise as traders weigh new U.S. inflation data
Treasury yields tick higher following mixed CPI report
Ireland now needs to decide what it will do with 13 billion euros in back taxes from Apple
The decision comes at a time when Ireland is in the unusual position of running a budget surplus of several billion euros.
Two key inflation reports this week will help decide the size of the Fed’s interest rate cut
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will first release the consumer price index Wednesday and then the producer price index Thursday, both measuring August prices.
