Many Americans spend more than 30 percent of their take-home pay on a mortgage: survey

Many Americans spend more than 30 percent of their take-home pay on a mortgage: survey

Homebuyers ready to take the plunge in today's housing market have had to sink a bigger portion of their paychecks into mortgage payments and make significant cuts to everyday spending, a recent survey said.

Homebuyers ready to take the plunge in today's housing market have had to sink a bigger portion of their paychecks into mortgage payments and make significant cuts to everyday spending, a recent survey said.

Job scams are targeting young professionals: What to look for

Job scams are targeting young professionals: What to look for

Job scams targeting students are on the rise, and can include a message from a professor or an AI-generated interview. Here’s what to watch for.

Job scams targeting students are on the rise, and can include a message from a professor or an AI-generated interview. Here’s what to watch for.

Patrick's Roadhouse, iconic diner in Santa Monica, to close

Patrick's Roadhouse, iconic diner in Santa Monica, to close

The diner, which opened in 1973, was frequently visited by celebrities such as Johnny Carson, Lucille Ball, and Goldie Hawn.

The diner, which opened in 1973, was frequently visited by celebrities such as Johnny Carson, Lucille Ball, and Goldie Hawn.

How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024

How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024

A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.

A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.

More newlyweds opting for a 'mini-moon'– here's why

More newlyweds opting for a 'mini-moon'– here's why

The need for fun and relaxation after the wedding day is leading more newlyweds to choose shorter getaways as an alternative to traditional honeymoons.

The need for fun and relaxation after the wedding day is leading more newlyweds to choose shorter getaways as an alternative to traditional honeymoons.

Southwest Airlines will stop flying to these airports as Boeing troubles weigh

Southwest Airlines will stop flying to these airports as Boeing troubles weigh

Southwest reported a loss of $231 million, or 39 cents a share, for the quarter, becoming the latest carrier to face setbacks due to Boeing's issues.

Southwest reported a loss of $231 million, or 39 cents a share, for the quarter, becoming the latest carrier to face setbacks due to Boeing's issues.

Bad service, no tip: Most Americans demand quality before tipping

Bad service, no tip: Most Americans demand quality before tipping

A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.

A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.

'Doom spending' instead of home buying—how young people are spending their money

'Doom spending' instead of home buying—how young people are spending their money

Amid inflation and climate concerns, younger generations, including Gen Z and millennials, are turning to "doom spending," buying luxuries as they find homeownership increasingly unaffordable.

Amid inflation and climate concerns, younger generations, including Gen Z and millennials, are turning to "doom spending," buying luxuries as they find homeownership increasingly unaffordable.

FTC announces rule banning noncompetes for workers nationwide

FTC announces rule banning noncompetes for workers nationwide

The FTC's landmark decision banning noncompetes marks a pivotal step towards enhancing economic competition and empowering workers to pursue new opportunities with greater freedom and flexibility.

The FTC's landmark decision banning noncompetes marks a pivotal step towards enhancing economic competition and empowering workers to pursue new opportunities with greater freedom and flexibility.

These Express stores in California are closing

These Express stores in California are closing

Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as the fashion retailer looks to sell the majority of its stores.

Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as the fashion retailer looks to sell the majority of its stores.

Express files for bankruptcy, announces store closures

Express files for bankruptcy, announces store closures

Express filed for bankruptcy Monday and announced dozens of the fashion retailer’s stores would be closing.

Express filed for bankruptcy Monday and announced dozens of the fashion retailer’s stores would be closing.

How often does the IRS audit?

How often does the IRS audit?

While the IRS accepts most tax returns, there are certain mistakes to avoid that may prompt the agency to take a closer look at your documents.

While the IRS accepts most tax returns, there are certain mistakes to avoid that may prompt the agency to take a closer look at your documents.

Here are the major U.S. restaurant chains that have disappeared

Here are the major U.S. restaurant chains that have disappeared

These restaurants of your childhood were iconic, until they weren't. Several well-known chains – some decades old – have faced tough times that resulted in bankruptcy.

These restaurants of your childhood were iconic, until they weren't. Several well-known chains – some decades old – have faced tough times that resulted in bankruptcy.