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Mortgage applications just had their biggest spike in six yearsMortgage applications surged last week thanks to a sharp drop in interest rates and reduced costs. Mortgage application volume increased 49.1 percent from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Why wages won't riseFor worker wages to rise,聽the unemployment rate would have to sink far lower than it is today, probably below 4 percent. And聽there鈥檚 reason to believe the link between falling unemployment and rising wages has been severed.
2015 food trends: From cookie-core ice cream to chia seedsBen & Jerry's has a new line of cookie core ice creams. Seaweed and chia seeds are hot in 2015. And, of course, there are three new flavors of Girl Scout cookies.聽
McDonald's new ad: Should tragedy sell Big Macs?McDonald's uses an emotional appeal in its newest advertisement. Some people are moved, while others are furious.
Job openings hit 14-year high; small business cheers the economySmall business optimism rose to an eight-year high in December, according to the NFIB's monthly index. and US job openings have hit their highest number since 2001. Small businesses reported plans to hire more, spend more, and boost wages.聽
Five ways to make difficult conversations about money easierConversations about money can be hard and awkward, but they're essential in avoiding conflicts with those close to you. Here are five ways to make those tricky money conversations a bit easier.聽
Chevy Bolt EV rivals Tesla with 200-mile range for just $30KThe Chevy Bolt, unveiled this week at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, is a step beyond any non-Tesla offering on the electric car market. According to GM, the Chevy Volt EV will have a range of more than 200 miles on a single charge and a starting price of around $30,000.聽
Looking for a new job? Move here.The US job market has improved, but some parts of the country are much, much better than others for prospective job seekers, according to a new study. Texas cities dominate the list of the best US cities for job seekers in 2015, but a university town in the Midwest came out on top.
鈥婳bama talks up US 'resurgence.' Will his more positive economic message sell?The president's optimistic economic message meshes with recent federal statistics and public opinion polls but still runs the risk of appearing out of touch with millions of workers who are struggling financially.
Pittsburgh restaurant goes 'tip-less': A model for the US industry?A Pittsburgh restaurant plans to ban tips and pay its employees a base salary of $35,000. Will other restaurants follow suit?聽
New Ford GT supercar revealed at 2015 Detroit Auto ShowFord surprised the automotive world with the unveiling of an all-new GT supercar Monday at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. The new Ford GT supercar will be hitting showrooms sometime in 2016 and boasts impressive features in its design, power, weight, and more.聽
Nine cheap alternatives to high-cost winter clothesWith temperatures falling and snow piles rising across the nation,聽you might be聽scrambling to get together some semblance of a practical winter wardrobe. We've rounded up nine cheaper alternatives to pricey North Face coats and UGG boots that will keep you warm, and fashionable. 聽
Britain in crisis as Cadbury changes Creme Egg recipeCadbury's iconic Creme Eggs are no longer made with the company's Dairy Milk chocolate, admitted the US owner of the popular British confectioner.
Student loans: How Obama's community college plan could give 9 million students breakStudent loans have become a major 聽financial hurdle for young adults. But President Obama's plans to offer two years of free community college could help 9 million students save an average of $3,800 in full-time tuition per year, and reduce student loans.聽
2016 Chevy Volt debuts: More range, more seats, and 41 mpgThe 2016 Chevy Volt, which will be unveiled this morning at the Detroit Auto Show, is sleeker, has more electric range, and is projected to get higher gas mileage than its predecessors. 聽The聽2016 Chevy Volt聽will go on sale in the second half of 2015.
Taxes in 2015: 7 changes and 9 weird deductionsTo help you fill out your 2014 returns and plan for 2015, here are few tax changes, big and small, for 2015 鈥� and nine of the most peculiar deductions.
Gas prices keep falling. Could it mean higher gas taxes?Gas prices are 40 percent lower than they were six months ago and under $2 per gallon in several states. But the low gas prices don't mean talks of raising the Federal gas tax are any more popular.
Five amazing travel deals to Europe, including a $144 flight. Really.If you've always wanted to visit Europe, then this could be the year. Take your once-in-a-lifetime trip with our five best travel deals:聽We've found airfare to Europe from as low as $144 one-way and 6-night flight and hotel packages for two starting from $1,521 plus other offers.聽
Why Tiffany is now advertising to same-sex couplesAs American support for same-sex marriage grows, companies feel more comfortable targeting advertising to these customers.
West Coast electric highway now serves thousands of electric car driversThe so-called electric highway in Washington and Oregon state now has one of the largest and most useful concentrations of DC fast-charging stations. These DC quick-charging stations allow electric car battery packs to recharge聽up to 80 percent of capacity in half an hour or less.
