US weekly jobless claims near 57-year lows; price reductions boost new home sales

New claims for US unemployment benefits hovered near 57-year lows last week, suggesting…

'Frugal Fannie’s' in Westwood closing after decades serving Greater Boston

Frugal Fannie’s is closing after 43 years, ending a longtime Westwood shopping destination…

What has happened since Trump killed US EV tax credits?

President Donald Trump and Republicans in killed U.S. EV credits one year ago. Here's a…

Dollar General CEO says consumers making $100,000 a year don't feel high income anymore

"Having 2,000 items at or below $1 is very meaningful for the consumer, always has, but…

Chick-fil-A gets 100,000 franchise applicants but picks 200 per year

Chick-fil-A's fast food franchise fee has been $10,000 for 50 years, but the selection…

Your health insurance bills are about to go up

Most Americans can expect to pay significantly more each month for health insurance next…

Americans fed up with fast-food prices are sending chains a clear message, CEO says

Checkers & Rally’s CEO Chris Tebben says the chain’s $4 meal deal boosted transactions as…

Calif. Bills Could Expand Community College Bachelor Degrees

Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 6.66% this week

Mortgage rates ticked higher this week, nudging the average long-term U.S. home loan rate…

The simple fixes conservatives say could make life cheaper in America

Former Vice President Mike Pence’s conservative group, Advancing American Freedom, blames…

'Reasonable' or a 'hit list'

A list of expensive New York homes has sparked a controversy as Mamdani implements a…

Costco to offer Medicare Advantage plans through SCAN Health Plan

Costco and SCAN Health Plan are partnering to launch Medicare Advantage plans offering…

Growing US national debt drives Treasury yields to historic highs

U.S. Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs as the federal budget deficit nears $2.1…

Sam's Club meal kit feeds family for under $16

Warehouse clubs are battling for family dinner dollars with convenient, prepared meals…

Peabody is America’s hottest ZIP code for 2026, Realtor says

The hottest housing market in America is right here in Massachusetts, with homes selling…

The $15 quick meal is disappearing except in these American cities

The Cheeseburger Index from a new DoorDash State of Local Commerce report ranks Austin,…

Ford’s new electric pickup will cost $28,350. It’s an extremely expensive bet on a very cheap truck

Ford is the undisputed global leader in pickup trucks. The F-Series is the best-selling…

Ford 'Fathom' electric pickup truck will start at $28,000

It's the first vehicle to be built using the "Universal Electric Vehicle" platform that…

IRS migration data show Texas gained $5B as NY, CA lost billions

Texas population growth and wealth migration are reshaping the economy as IRS migration…

New Fed research suggests far fewer Americans own homes than widely believed

Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous…

Renting a yacht in the Mediterranean this summer just got cheaper

Summer charters in the Med are down 20% to 30% from last year, yacht brokers say, with a…

Trump plans high generic-drug tariffs in 2028 to spur U.S. production

The phased schedule is intended to push generic drugmakers to move production onshore.

Orangeland RV Park residents face uncertainty as longtime Orange park prepares to close

Residents of the Orangeland RV Park in Orange say they are facing an uncertain future…

US data center protests go national as backlash grows

By Valerie Volcovici and Lisa Baertlein July 18 (Reuters) - Opponents of the rapid…