Seniors worry Social Security increase not enough to cover rising costs: Survey

More than half of survey respondents said the latest increase to Social Security benefits doesn't adequately cover rising costs. As inflation rises, the increase in spending exceeded the latest 8.7% COLA adjustment.

Gas prices increase as OPEC cuts oil production

After OPEC announced it intends to decrease production starting in May, gas prices increased, according to AAA’s latest gas prices report.

Mortgage rates continue to decline: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.28% for the week ending April 4, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Virgin Orbit to layoff 85% of their workforce

The City of Long Beach, where their headquarters are located, will host a series of in-person and virtual Rapid Response Sessions to help those laid off.

Sweetgreen changes name of chicken burrito bowl, two days after Chipotle sues

Sweetgreen announced it will rename its new menu item, the Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl, to Chicken + Chipotle Pepper Bowl after Chipotle Mexican Grill sued the restaurant chain in a California Federal Court for violating their trademark rights.

Most Americans don’t know these financial solutions could help lower their tax burden: survey

Only 2% of Americans can correctly identify financial solutions with tax advantages, despite one in three saying they prioritize investments that would help them pay less in taxes either now or in the future, a recent Lincoln Financial Group survey said.

Are robot waiters the future? Some in restaurant industry think so

Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages. But others note how they can’t yet take orders, and many restaurants have steps that they can’t adapt to.

These are February's hottest housing markets

Thirteen of the top 20 hottest home markets in February had median listing prices below the national median, the report from Realtor.com said.

These states' student loan forgiveness plans would work even if Biden's fails

With the jury still out on Biden's student loan forgiveness, some states are stepping up their plans, a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts said.

Homebuyers find opportunity in declining mortgage rates: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.32% for the week ending March 30, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Texas woman pays off $70K in debt in just two years by 'cash stuffing'

Jasmine Taylor of Amarillo, Texas, saved money by using the "cash stuffing" method — allowing her to pay off debt in just two years. Here's how she did it successfully.