Younger Americans are open to unconventional methods of buying a home, such as purchasing with friends, due to high interest rates and limited housing supply, according to a survey by Credit Karma.
The S&P 500 index had its best start to a year since 2019, rising more than 10% in the first quarter, while the Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average also posted gains; this week's key focus will be on the March jobs report and updates on the labor market.
A Powerball ticket sold in Kentwood, Michigan, won $1 million in the Saturday night drawing, with the jackpot now reaching an estimated $975 million for the upcoming Monday drawing.
New York homeowners are engaged in a legal battle with alleged squatters who refuse to leave their property, highlighting the need to address the city's housing laws.
A Montana woman known as the "Housewife prepper" is helping millions of people prepare for emergencies and be self-sufficient in the face of various crises, including natural disasters, conflicts, and pandemics.
### Summary Here is a list of stores in the Houston area that are open and closed on Easter, including 7-Eleven, Ace Hardware, CVS, Dollar Tree (open), and Aldi, Best Buy, Costco, H-E-B (closed).
Delta Air Lines is being sued by a woman who was sexually assaulted on a flight, claiming that the airline failed to provide a safe environment free from sexual abuse by its employees and other passengers.
A California company is recalling thousands of mini ice cream bars due to potential salmonella contamination, with no reported infections so far.
Oakland Airport is considering changing its name to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" in order to increase awareness of its proximity to San Francisco and attract more passengers.
The rising cost of healthcare in the United States is depleting retirees' savings and impacting their ability to leave a substantial inheritance to their children, challenging the notion of an expected wealth transfer from baby boomers to younger generations.
The high costs, extreme weather, hostile political environment, and difficulties accessing healthcare are leading many people to leave Florida, despite its population boom and allure of beautiful weather and lower costs.
The world's most powerful laser, operated by French company Thales, is being used for revolutionary advancements in various sectors at a research center in Romania.
A growing percentage of Americans now own their homes outright, and if you're fortunate enough to be mortgage-free and headed towards retirement, the worth of your home represents 100% equity and can be a storehouse of wealth, potentially providing a significant cushion for retirement.
The first week of April will bring significant data on the jobs front, including the ISM purchasing managers indexes, ADP Job, JOLTS report, and employment report, which will have a significant impact on bonds and the dollar, potentially leading to knee-jerk reactions in the stock market.
Millions of past and current AT&T customers have had their personal information, including Social Security numbers and passcodes, leaked online in a breach affecting 73 million accounts, according to the telecommunications company.
Millions of Americans will celebrate Easter with family and friends this Sunday, with many retailers and restaurants open on Easter, but certain stores and fast-food chains will be closed.
Investors seeking to own all seven of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks with little effort can consider purchasing one of Vanguard's eight ETFs that collectively own these stocks, providing a range of options based on objectives, risk level, and performance.
A former Fisker owner shares their experience of multiple issues with the vehicle, including problems with the Advanced Driver-Assistant System (ADAS), difficulty with customer service, and issues with the key fob, ultimately leading them to sell the car at a $24,000 loss.
The price of Easter essentials, including eggs and chocolate, remains high due to inflation and other factors impacting the U.S. economy, but eggs are still considered an affordable protein source, according to the president and CEO of the American Egg Board, Emily Metz.
Engineers and scientists are increasingly exploring innovative and expensive ways to manipulate the natural environment and combat climate change, such as extracting carbon dioxide from the air and storing it deep underground, despite concerns about their effectiveness and safety.
US telecommunications giant AT&T is notifying millions of customers about a recent theft of personal data, including social security numbers, affecting both current and former account holders.
Starting Monday, most fast food workers in California will be paid at least $20 an hour, providing financial security to low-wage workers but potentially raising prices.
The Powerball jackpot has reached $975 million, the highest it has been in nearly three months, after no one matched the winning numbers in the latest drawing.
Easter Sunday provides plenty of shopping and dining options, with many national retailers, grocery stores, and restaurants open, although some places such as Costco, Target, and Aldi will be closed.
The US House has banned the use of Microsoft Copilot on government-owned devices due to the potential risk of leaking House data to unauthorized cloud services, though Microsoft plans to release government-oriented tools with higher security measures in the future.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its annual list of the "dirty dozen" fruits and vegetables that are most contaminated with pesticides, with strawberries ranking as the most contaminated, while avocados are found to be the least contaminated.
Around 73 million current and former AT&T account holders have been impacted by a data set leak to the dark web, with the telecom company currently investigating the incident and offering credit monitoring to affected customers.
Nvidia, the leading player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, is poised to surpass Apple and Microsoft to become the world's most valuable company due to its incredible sales and earnings growth in the AI revolution.
A storm system hitting Southern California is bringing heavy snowfall to the mountain areas, causing whiteout conditions and impacting local roadways.
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The California pension fund, CalPERS, has voted to support activist investors Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo in their bid to join the board of directors at Disney, in an effort to bring fresh perspectives to the struggling company.
Van life practitioners are revealing the harsh realities of their lifestyle, including sporadic showers, extreme temperatures, and challenging dating experiences, which contrasts with the glamorous image portrayed by influencers and social media.
An Oregon man narrowly avoids being hit by a runaway saw blade that flew across a parking lot and slammed into a convenience store, causing significant damage and shaking the entire shop.
Tesla's prospects are being reassessed as waning demand, supply disruptions, and slow growth in China have led to a lowered delivery estimate for the first quarter, prompting analysts to recommend measures such as addressing demand challenges in China and implementing a clear guidance for margins and deliveries in 2024.
Xiaomi, a major Chinese technology company, has entered the electric vehicle market with its launch of the SU7 sedan, posing a potential challenge to Tesla in China.
New York City motorists will soon have to pay a $15 toll to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, as part of congestion pricing aimed at reducing traffic and improving air quality, but many drivers are unhappy with the additional fee.
The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) has voted in favor of activist investor Nelson Peltz and former CFO Jay Rasulo gaining seats on Disney's board, stating that the company will benefit from fresh eyes and increased transparency.
Larry Fink warns of a retirement crisis in the US and advises average Americans to tap into the US capital markets for investment returns necessary for a comfortable retirement.
Cocoa futures prices have hit a record high due to a shortage of cocoa, resulting in higher prices for chocolate products and expensive Easter treats.
The Southern California winner of the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot, Yanira Alvarez, chose to receive the lump sum of $558.1 million, making it the sixth largest prize in U.S. history and the third largest in Powerball's history.
A United Airlines flight heading to Newark was diverted to Orange County in New York due to passenger illness, high winds, and turbulence, with some passengers requiring hospital treatment.
AT&T has experienced a massive nationwide outage caused by the theft of personal data, including Social Security numbers, affecting millions of customers.
Yanira Alvarez, a California resident, won the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot, opting for a cash value of $558.1 million, while another Californian, Edwin Castro, won the world's largest ever lottery prize of $2.04 billion, highlighting the state's recent streak of billion-dollar wins in the lottery.
Robinhood is currently offering a 3% match on IRA transfers, with no limit on the amount matched, but there are requirements such as being a Robinhood Gold member and keeping the IRA with Robinhood for 5 years to avoid a clawback of the match.
Krispy Kreme is offering special deals for Easter and April Fools' Day, including free glazed doughnuts with the purchase of a dozen and discounted prices on certain doughnut varieties, and they will soon be available at McDonald's restaurants nationwide.
AT&T has confirmed a data leak compromising the personal information of over 7.6 million current customers and 65 million former customers, prompting the company to reset affected customers' security passcodes and notify them via email or letter.
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Discount retailer Family Dollar is launching a closing-down sale in its Arlington neighborhood location in Jacksonville, Florida, with products selling for up to 50% off as part of a nationwide closure of approximately 600 stores.
Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Tim Wentworth is shifting the company's focus towards becoming a more clinically oriented brand without clinics, aiming to redesign work and remove lower-value tasks, while also lobbying Congress for expanded reimbursement options for pharmacists.
Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, also known as Dr. Mike, warns against the prevalence of medical misinformation on the internet and social media when it comes to weight loss, advising people to be skeptical and prioritize building relationships with trustworthy healthcare professionals, considering multiple factors that impact weight, including mental health, making small adjustments to daily habits, and understanding basic principles of nutrition.
A Bay Area woman faces a lawsuit after a $500,000 house was mistakenly built on her property in Hawaii and the developer is now suing her.
