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More than 1 in 4 self-checkout shoppers admit they've stolen: Survey

More than a third of self-checkout thieves see the kiosks as "unpaid work" so taking small items "feels like compensation."

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More than 1 in 4 self-checkout shoppers admit they've stolen: Survey

More than a third of self-checkout thieves see the kiosks as "unpaid work" so taking small items "feels like compensation."

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Gas prices drop below $3 per gallon, lowest since 2021

The national average for regular is down to $2.95 a gallon — the lowest price at the pump since May 2021.

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Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials

Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run...

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Retail workers earn less than half of what they need to afford rent

Retail workers earn less than what's needed to afford the typical apartment in major metros across the country.

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Here's how the Visa, Mastercard swipe-fee settlement could affect you

The proposed deal could impact which credit cards stores accept and whether shoppers face more surcharges at checkout.

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Here's how the Visa, Mastercard swipe-fee settlement could affect you

The proposed deal could impact which credit cards stores accept and whether shoppers face more surcharges at checkout.

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Late car payments hit record among subprime borrowers

Auto loan delinquencies among subprime borrowers just hit a record high in data going back to 1993.

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50-year mortgages: What it could mean for homebuyers

Housing experts say a 50-year mortgage is unlikely to solve the affordability crisis.

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Leaked documents show Meta makes billions from scam ads: Report

Meta showed users 15 billion "higher risk" scam ads on average each day, according to a document obtained by Reuters.

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Household debt hits record $18.6T as delinquencies remain elevated

Total household debt climbed to a record $18.6 trillion last quarter.

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Home prices post weakest gain in more than 2 years

Home prices are now rising at roughly half the pace of inflation.

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Beware of 'junk IRAs' that can drain retirement savings: Report

Safe Harbor IRAs were intended as a parking lot but have become a graveyard, a new report warns.

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Has America's economy gone K-shaped? Here's what to know

The U.S. economy is booming for some and breaking for others. Here's what's going on.

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September housing activity 'unseasonably resilient,' Zillow says

Zillow attributed September's "surprising stamina" to lower mortgage rates and stock market highs.

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Debt collection complaints are surging: Here's why

Consumer complaints about aggressive debt collection have surged, federal data shows.

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Majority of workers in survey say pay not keeping up with rising expenses

Inflation has cooled in recent years, but the cumulative effect of rising prices is taking its toll.

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Inflation data used to set 2026 Social Security COLA coming Oct. 24

The shutdown is delaying inflation data that will determine the Social Security COLA — but it's still coming this month.

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Lyft scraps feature that let drivers see how often riders tip

Lyft has scrapped a test feature that showed some drivers how often passengers tip before accepting a ride.

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There are 72 percent more condo sellers than buyers in the US: Redfin

High prices, rising HOA fees and soaring insurance costs have cooled condo demand.

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Has the AI apocalypse arrived? Not yet, new study suggests

A new study suggests generative AI hasn't had a major impact on U.S. jobs yet.

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Congress gets paid during a government shutdown, others have to wait

Congress will continue to receive paychecks while the government is shut down, but others won't be paid until it's over.

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'Help with mortgage' Google searches reach levels unseen since 2009

There are several reasons the recent uptick may not signal a looming housing crisis.

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Share of mortgages with rates above 6 percent reaches 10-year high

Nearly 1 in 5 homeowners with a mortgage now has a rate of at least 6%, the highest share since 2015.

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New home sales surge in August to a 3-year high

New home sales surged in August, hitting their highest level since January 2022, according to new data Wednesday.

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Grocery prices are rising as beef, coffee hit record highs

Grocery prices rose 0.6% from July to August, the biggest monthly increase in roughly three years.

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iPhone price hikes aren't tied to tariffs, Apple CEO says

"There's no increase for tariffs in the prices to be totally clear," Apple CEO Tim Cook said in an interview on Friday.

20.09.2025 4

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Power surge: Why are electricity prices surging?

Electricity prices are rising more than twice as fast as inflation. Here's what's going on.

17.09.2025 4

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What is stagflation, and is it coming back?

"The whiff of stagflation is getting stronger," Harvard economics professor Jason Furman wrote Thursday.

13.09.2025 10

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Weak jobs report shows even this hot sector may be cooling

Health care has fueled hiring in recent years, but the latest jobs report suggests the pace may finally be slowing.

06.09.2025 6

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Here's when housing costs could return to 'normal': Redfin

Housing costs could return to "normal" by 2030, according to Redfin. Here's what would have to happen.

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AI has enabled Salesforce to slash 4K support roles: CEO

With AI agents taking on more tasks, Salesforce's support headcount has been reduced by nearly half.

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Home purchases are getting canceled at a record rate: Redfin

Over 15% of home purchases fell through last month, the highest July rate since at least 2017, Redfin said.

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Not your parent's housing market: 4 ways things have changed

In the 1980s, the typical homebuyer was in their early 30s. By 2024, that age had risen to 56 — a record high.

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Homes are selling at the slowest summer pace in a decade: Redfin

The typical home that went under contract last month spent 43 days on the market — the longest for any July since 2015.

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Social Security at 90: Where the program stands and how to fix it

Social Security turns 90 this week. Here's why the program has financial challenges and what can be done to fix them.

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Car insurance costs could rise 7% by year's end amid tariffs: Analysis

Most states saw premiums fall in the first half of 2025, but a new analysis suggests that's unlikely to continue.

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Would a weaker dollar be a good thing for the US?

"I'm a person that likes a strong dollar, but a weak dollar makes you a hell of a lot more money," Trump said Friday.

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These are the 10 best states for retirees in 2025

Top retirement spots? New England and the Mountain West are leading the pack this year.

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Airfare by algorithm: Delta leans into AI pricing — but is it a good thing?

The price of your next flight on Delta might be determined by artificial intelligence.

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The 10 cities with the best job markets in the US

A new study ranked Bend, Oregon, the best job market in the U.S. Here's who else made the top 10.

11.07.2025 10

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US housing shortage grew to record 4.7M units, Zillow says

The pandemic homebuilding surge wasn't enough to narrow the housing deficit, according to a new Zillow analysis.

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Not all brands are onboard with ditching synthetic dyes

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants synthetic dyes out of the nation's food supply, but not every brand is ready to let go.

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Tesla investors aren't excited about Elon Musk's new political party

Tesla shares plunged nearly 7% Monday after Elon Musk said he was starting a new political party.

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The 10 most pet-friendly cities for renters

Texas is the most pet-friendly state for renters — unless you're searching in one major city.

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Buying a home? You'll need a $17K raise, Zillow finds

In four California metros, median earners would need six-figure raises to afford the mortgage on a typical home.

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Managers are using AI to determine raises, promotions, layoffs

Managers are now using AI to make decisions about raises, promotions, and even firings, according to a new survey.

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Congress considering borrowing limits on federal student loans

Proposed federal student loan caps would limit how much parents can borrow to help pay for their children's college.

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Self-driving cars: Fewer accidents may not lead to cheaper insurance

Self-driving cars could lead to fewer accidents in the future, but lower insurance prices aren't guaranteed.

12.06.2025 10

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Why are more Americans filing for Social Security benefits?

More Americans are filing for Social Security retirement benefits earlier; here's why.

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