Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.
Average price for gas under $4 for the first time since March
Drivers are starting to see relief at the pumps after months of higher fuel costs tied to the Iran war.
Drivers are starting to see relief at the pumps after months of higher fuel costs tied to the Iran war.
Health Department commits over $700 million to mental health and homelessness efforts
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to tackle the root causes of homelessness and mental health with millions of dollars allocated to expand local health clinics, recovery programs, and other initiatives.
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to tackle the root causes of homelessness and mental health with millions of dollars allocated to expand local health clinics, recovery programs, and other initiatives.
Home sellers could boost offers by thousands with this surprising paint color
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
Fox News Poll: Most rate the economy negatively, including half of Republicans
It’s less than five months until the midterm elections and voters are not happy with what’s in their wallets.
It’s less than five months until the midterm elections and voters are not happy with what’s in their wallets.
Apple CEO says price hikes are ‘unavoidable’ as rising chip costs squeeze tech giant: report
Apple's next major product launch is expected in September when the company is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup.
Apple's next major product launch is expected in September when the company is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup.
New California laws taking effect July 1, 2026
A wave of new laws hits California on July 1. From minimum wage hikes and school cell phone bans to stricter rules for self-driving robotaxis, here is what is changing in your community.
A wave of new laws hits California on July 1. From minimum wage hikes and school cell phone bans to stricter rules for self-driving robotaxis, here is what is changing in your community.
States with the highest debt delinquency rates in America revealed
A new analysis reveals which states have the highest rates of overdue debt. Here's what to know.
A new analysis reveals which states have the highest rates of overdue debt. Here's what to know.
Father's Day 2026 food deals and discounts
Father's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the fathers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Father's Day deals and discounts.
Father's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the fathers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Father's Day deals and discounts.
New ranking shows America's best and worst run cities
Which U.S. cities get the most value from taxpayer dollars? A new study is ranking the nation’s best-run cities.
Which U.S. cities get the most value from taxpayer dollars? A new study is ranking the nation’s best-run cities.
Pizza Hut sold by Yum Brands for $2.7 billion
Pizza Hut, whose famous red roofs dotted cities across the country before changes in the restaurant industry cut into its popularity, was sold for $2.7 billion.
Pizza Hut, whose famous red roofs dotted cities across the country before changes in the restaurant industry cut into its popularity, was sold for $2.7 billion.
Soaring travel costs forcing some Americans to change summer vacation plans, survey says
More than half of Americans said the cost of gas and airfare will force them to change their summer travel plans this year, according to a LendingTree survey.
More than half of Americans said the cost of gas and airfare will force them to change their summer travel plans this year, according to a LendingTree survey.
Americans expected to pay more to cool homes this summer, new research finds
Staying cool this summer is about to become an expensive necessity for Americans with residential cooling expenses soaring for the average family to use their air conditioning units, according to a new report.
Staying cool this summer is about to become an expensive necessity for Americans with residential cooling expenses soaring for the average family to use their air conditioning units, according to a new report.
Gas prices won’t drop anytime soon despite Strait of Hormuz reopening, EIA says
Ships will soon be sailing through the Strait of Hormuz again, and drivers across the country are all wondering when gas prices may return to where they were before the conflict with Iran began.
Ships will soon be sailing through the Strait of Hormuz again, and drivers across the country are all wondering when gas prices may return to where they were before the conflict with Iran began.
Cattle herd ‘fix’ is taking years longer than predicted, CEO warns amid historic beef shortage
America’s historic beef shortage may not ease anytime soon as the U.S. cattle herd remains at its lowest level in more than seven decades, keeping pressure on prices even as consumers continue to buy beef at elevated levels.
America’s historic beef shortage may not ease anytime soon as the U.S. cattle herd remains at its lowest level in more than seven decades, keeping pressure on prices even as consumers continue to buy beef at elevated levels.
HUD suspends federal funding to LA homelessness agency LAHSA amid fraud probe
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has suspended federal funding to LAHSA over allegations of widespread financial fraud and mismanagement.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has suspended federal funding to LAHSA over allegations of widespread financial fraud and mismanagement.
Beware of the ticking time bomb hiding in your 401(k)
401(k) savers face a major financial risk from required minimum distributions that could push them into higher tax brackets and increase Medicare premiums in retirement.
401(k) savers face a major financial risk from required minimum distributions that could push them into higher tax brackets and increase Medicare premiums in retirement.
New report reveals where Americans carry the most credit card debt
Americans owe a record $1.35 trillion in credit card debt, and a new WalletHub analysis shows that some cities are carrying significantly higher balances than others.
Americans owe a record $1.35 trillion in credit card debt, and a new WalletHub analysis shows that some cities are carrying significantly higher balances than others.
Ohio approves nearly billion dollar payment after court ruled state shortchanged nursing homes
Legislators approved a massive financial package after the Ohio Supreme Court found the state used the wrong formula to calculate certain reimbursements for nursing homes.
Legislators approved a massive financial package after the Ohio Supreme Court found the state used the wrong formula to calculate certain reimbursements for nursing homes.