Seniors
Social Security checks could rise nearly 4% in 2027 — but seniors may not feel richer
A bigger COLA would reflect higher inflation, not a windfall
Money
Cash, credit or in-between, you need currency of some kind to make things happen.
Money
'We buy any house, even yours' - good idea, or not?
The "discount for cash" deal is standard in lots of business dealings, where both parties know what they're doing, but it's often a bad model for homeowners attracted by the notion of a fast, as-is sale.
Money
California drivers sue gas station chains, claiming AI helped inflate pump prices
A new class-action lawsuit says fuel-pricing software turned old-fashioned price fixing into an automated system
Money
The algorithm sets the price: how major U.S. newspapers personalize subscription offers — and what the Washington Post lawsuit means for the industry
The complaint is the first major test of so-called surveillance pricing in the U.S. news industry, but the practice is not unique to the Post.
Money
Mortgage rates climb back to 6.49 percent — Fed seen holding July, hiking September
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge surged to a three-year high of 4.1 percent in May, with core PCE at 3.4 percent — the most since October 2023.
Consumer Protection
CFPB overhauls complaint system, raising fears of new hurdles for consumers
The CFPB says it is cleaning up an overloaded complaint portal but consumer advocates are skeptical.
Money
Renters face a new affordability threat: the fee-stuffed lease
Apartment hunting has always required math. But for many renters, the advertised rent is now only the starting point.
Money
Trump cancels bill-signing for bipartisan housing bill passed overwhelmingly by Congress
The measure becomes law in ten days, with or without Trump's signature.
Money
Trump orders DOJ to probe gasoline 'gouging', Congress sends Trump landmark housing bill
Trump orders DOJ to probe gasoline 'gouging' as oil falls below $73, Congress sends Trump landmark housing bill, Hormuz tankers stream out as inspectors return to Iran, Goldman sees July Fed hike risk and Prime Day rolls on amid sticky inflation
Money
Prime Day, Walmart Deals — and Novo's surprise GLP-1 price cut
Inflation eats away at budgets as Prime Day, Target Circle Deal Days and a GLP-1 price cut arrive.
Money
Bank of America: inflation is 'unambiguously worse,' three Fed hikes coming
Bank of America now expects the Federal Reserve will deliver three rate hikes this year.
Money
Bed Bath & Beyond wants those old coupons back — and one could be worth far more than 20% off
The revived home-goods retailer is asking shoppers to dig out old Bed Bath & Beyond coupons, even expired ones. The company says the famous blue 20% off coupons will be honored at participating stores during a 21-day promotion.