First Citizens to acquire troubled Silicon Valley Bank, FDIC says
Customers of Silicon Valley will automatically become customers of First Citizens, which is headquartered in North Carolina.
South Carolina's top accountant to resign after $3.5 billion error
The Senate panel investigating the incident issued a damning report last week accusing him of "willful neglect of duty."
Gas prices drop despite rising demand, tighter supply: AAA
Gas prices decreased this week to $3.49 per gallon, AAA reported. And prices could hold steady as the price of oil remains low, despite a rise in demand for gas.
Still time to save: Today's 30-year mortgage rates hold steady at 5.875 percent | March 24, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 24, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, Soulja Boy and other celebs charged with alleged crypto violations by SEC
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and his companies were also charged for fraud and other security law violations.
Fed forges ahead with 25 basis point interest rate increase, signaling resolve to battle inflation
The Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate increase, bringing the federal funds rate to a targeted range of 4.75% to 5%, the highest level in 15 years.
Gender pay gap in US hasn’t changed much in two decades, report finds
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.
Federal Reserve raises key interest rate by quarter-point
The Fed also warned that the financial upheaval stemming from the collapse of two major banks is “likely to result in tighter credit conditions" and “weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation."
Pay transparency is spreading. Here’s what you need to know
U.S. employers are increasingly posting salary ranges for job openings, even in states where it’s not required by law, according to analysts with several major job search websites.
US home values fell $2.3 trillion in 2022, but homeowners still benefiting from pandemic era gains: Redfin
The total value of U.S. homes was $45.3 trillion at the end of 2022, down 4.9% from a record high of $47.7 trillion in June – the most significant June-to-December drop in percentage terms since 2008, according to Redfin.
Student loan refinance interest rates climb for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Home price appreciation slowed again in December, but 2022 was still a big year for growth: Case-Shiller
House prices across the U.S. increased by 5.8% annually in December, down from the 7.6% annual increase in November, Case-Shiller's National Home Price NSA index showed.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates plummet below 6 percent | March 20, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 20, 2023, which are trending down from last Friday.
Study finds 186 banks vulnerable to Silicon Valley Bank-like collapse
A new study says that, depending on certain market conditions, nearly 200 U.S. banks could be vulnerable to the same fate as Silicon Valley Bank.
Egg prices so high, Dollar Tree pulls them from shelves completely
Eggs will make a return to Dollar Tree when prices fall.
Virginia man wins lottery with 2 Powerball tickets in same drawing
Ben Baker bought a total of 10 tickets with two of them having the winning the numbers.
Gas prices hold steady despite market turmoil: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas held steady at $3.46, even as oil prices plunged to levels not seen since August 2021, AAA said.
Parent of Silicon Valley Bank seeks bankruptcy protection
The parent of Silicon Valley Bank, seized last week by the U.S., is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
First Republic receives $30-billion rescue from 11 large banks
Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is firmly reassuring Congress and the nation that the U.S. banking system remains sound.
California among top 2 most expensive states to own and maintain a car
Are you even remotely surprised? A new study says it costs the average California car owner more than $10,700 a year to own and maintain a car.