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Mortgage rates fall to 4.16 percentMortgage rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage fell four basis points to 4.16 percent since last week. Mortgage rates have been falling steadily since the beginning of 2014.聽
Tyson wins Hillshire bid: 7 questions about the biggest meat fight in historyTyson Foods has won a bid to acquire Hillshire Brands for $7.7 billion, beating out an offer from Pilgrim's Pride. A look at what led up to the bidding war for Hillshire, ultimately resulting in Tyson making one of the biggest meat industry mergers ever.聽- Cedar Point closed: When will park reopen?Cedar Point closed this weekend due to a water main break. But the Cedar Point website says the Ohio amusement park will reopen Monday at 10 a.m.
NBA Finals: How much would Miami Heat, Spurs sell for?The NBA Finals, once again, involve two of the most successful teams of the past 15 years, the Miami Heat and 聽San Antonio Spurs, tied 1-1 after Sunday's game. In light of the recent blockbuster sale of the Clippers, how much would the Spurs or the Heat fetch on the NBA market?
Number of long-term unemployed workers declines, but still far from pre-recession levelsThe US Department of Labor released its employment situation report on Friday. Less workers were employed for 27 weeks or longer, but the US still has a long way to go before returning to pre-recession levels.
From the MagazineRise of the 'flex' economyThe American labor force is undergoing a fundamental shift as more people become freelancers, contract workers, and part-timers 鈥� bringing new flexibility but also new insecurities.
Most popular used 2014 vehiclesThe demand for many used vehicles is high right now. Here are the most popular 2014 models for used vehicles.聽
How to stop corporate lawbreaking: Prosecute people who break the lawAs General Motors' recall saga continues, 15 GM employees have been fired and five others have been disciplined in light of an internal investigation of GM. But GM as a corporation shouldn't be legally responsible, writes Robert Reich 鈥� it should be the individuals who break the law.- Hershey sues marijuana candy-bar manufacturerHershey sues marijuana candy maker in Colorado for trademark infringement. Hershey says Ganja Joy, Hasheath, Hashees and Dabby Patty mimic Hershey's Almond Joy, Heath, Reese's peanut butter cups and York peppermint patty candies, respectively.
How Ecuadorian companies, government are helping family farmsAll Good Fairtrade, an Ecuadorian banana company, sources its bananas from more than 400 family farms. Ecuador's businesses and government are leading an effort toward treating family and smallholder farmers fairly.
Congress to review verification process for Affordable Care Act's tax creditsThe House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight will review review the government鈥檚 ability to verify income and insurance information when it comes to the聽Affordable Care Act鈥檚聽tax credits and subsidies on June 10. Meanwhile, Spain joins a growing list of countries that wants to lower the corporate income tax.聽
Personal finance: how a freelance writer manages moneyEveryone has a unique approach to personal finance with different goals, lifestyles, and incomes. NerdWallet asks everyday people how they handle personal finance, and speak with a 25-year-old freelance writer in this installment of 'How Do You Do Money?'
Nissan may introduce self-driving car by 2018Nissan originally said the automaker will release a fully autonomous car by 2020, but Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says its self-driving car could be ready two years earlier. The technology could be ready then, but it is also a matter of legislation, Ghosn says.
Top 10 part-time jobsThese 10 jobs that pay well and require less than 35 hours of work a week, according to CareerCast. Can you guess which part-time job has the highest hourly wage?
What McDonald's CEO said to one mother, and why he is wrongMcDonald's CEO Don Thompson is out of touch of McDonald's advertising's influence on children, Leah Segedie writes. What the McDonald's CEO said to her about Happy Meals, and why he is wrong.
US jobs back above pre-recession peak, but what kind are they now?US employers added 217,000 jobs in May, pushing the total above the number for 2008. But the service sector led the climb, while factory and manufacturing jobs are still below pre-recession levels.
Tesla Motors must sell 6 million electric cars. Here's why.Tesla Motors could make history as a the most successful startup in 90 years. But here's the catch 鈥� Tesla Motors must sell 6 million electric cars.
Father's Day gifts that don't break the bankFather's Day gifts can be hard to think of 鈥� and to afford. Here is a breakdown of Father's Day gifts to get while saving money.
Weekly jobless claims report shows mixed resultsThe US Department of Labor released its weekly jobless claims report on Thursday. Initial unemployment claims increased by 8,000, but continued unemployment claims decreased by 20,000.
General Motors releases up-to-date list of recallsGeneral Motors released a chart with all of GM's vehicle recalls so far in 2014 through May. GM's recalls affects almost 13.8 vehicles in the US alone.
