Phil Knight says he ‘would doubt’ Nike will ever work with Kyrie Irving again
[ad_1] ““Kyrie stepped over the line. It’s kind of that simple. He made some statements that we just can’t abide by and that’s why we ended the relationship. And I…
New homeowners and renters bear the brunt of October inflation — they’re cutting back on eating out, entertainment and vacations to beat rising costs
[ad_1] Inflation is cooling, but shelter makes up the lion’s share. Headline inflation fell by more than expected last month. In October, prices rose by 7.7% on the year in…
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen finalize divorce and begin life as South Florida neighbors
[ad_1] Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady may have just finalized their divorce, but the erstwhile couple will remain in close proximity when in Florida. In fact, they’re practically going to…
Is the stock market open? Veterans Day is a regular day for stocks, but the bond market is closed
[ad_1] The U.S. stock market remains open Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day, even through it counts as a holiday for the $53 trillion American bond market. That means a…
Redfin stock falls as much as 15% after analyst says sell
[ad_1] Shares of Redfin Corp. sank into record-low territory Monday after Oppenheimer’ Jason Helfstein recommended investors sell, as he explained why he believed the real estate services company has a…
‘Free-speech absolutist’ Elon Musk cracks down on parody accounts targeting him
[ad_1] Self-proclaimed “free-speech absolutist” Elon Musk announced a crackdown Sunday on parody Twitter accounts impersonating him, or anyone else. “Going forward, any Twitter handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying…
A majority of Americans want to live in a place with strong gun-control laws and IRS should brace for ‘broad and deep’ scrutiny if Republicans win midterm elections. Here’s why every taxpayer should care.
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. A majority of Americans want to live in a place with strong gun-control laws: Redfin poll A new survey reveals what’s on…
Fidelity launches waitlist to offer crypto trading to retail investors and why aren’t more financial products meeting the needs of Latinos in the U.S.?
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Fidelity launches waitlist to offer crypto trading to retail investors Fidelity Crypto has opened up an early access waitlist for retail investors…
‘Help is on the way’: Need to speak to someone at the IRS about your taxes? It’s about to get a lot easier, IRS commissioner says
[ad_1] The Internal Revenue Service has hired 4,000 people to help pick up the phone, speak with puzzled taxpayers and assist with other customer-service issues during the upcoming tax season,…
The 10 most affordable housing markets for homebuyers, according to Zillow
[ad_1] Rejoice, fans of “The Office” — if you’re looking to buy a home, Scranton, Pa. also happens to be the most affordable housing market in America, according to a new…
‘Bad news for homeowners’: The number of homes on the market is rising. That’s unusual for this time of the year.
[ad_1] It took a while, but it’s finally happening — the number of for-sale listings on the market is rising, even during what is generally a slow season for the…
Black Americans almost 80% more likely to be hospitalized with flu, CDC warns
[ad_1] As Americans brace for what could be a brutal flu season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a report showing that Black, Hispanic and American…
The IRS is stretching out penalty relief for Hurricane Ian victims who still need to file overdue 2019, 2020 tax returns
[ad_1] Hurricane Ian victims in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina are still trying to get their bearings after last month’s epic wind, water and flooding caused billions of dollars…
Mortgage rates surge to 6.94%, a 20-year high, leading to steep decline in home sales
[ad_1] The numbers: Mortgage rates have risen to the highest level in 20 years. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.94% as of October 20, according to data released by Freddie…
Rents in these cities and states actually declined in September
[ad_1] More than 60% of statewide markets measured by Rent.com saw rents drop in September compared to August — another sign of prices cooling down after soaring to dizzying highs…
Renters in these properties have seen prices jump by $400 since February 2020
[ad_1] If you’re dreading the first of the month, you’re likely not alone. Rental costs for single-family homes were up 26% in August from the pre-pandemic prices of February 2020…
The worst air in the world today is in these two American cities and what Liz Truss can teach every worker in America about quitting. Yes, really.
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. The worst air in the world today is in these two American cities The poorest air quality in the world right now…
Oh my gourd! People pay 14.1% more on average for pumpkin-spice products and what you need to know about the student loan forgiveness application as millions apply
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Oh my gourd! People pay 14.1% more on average for pumpkin-spice products. Some retailers push the pumpkin-spice upcharge to the upper limits.…
People pay 14.1% more on average for pumpkin-spice products
[ad_1] We may be paying a price for our pumpkin-spice cravings. A new study from the MagnifyMoney.com website has found that retailers routinely charge more for pumpkin-spice items than for…
How high will rates go? This chart shows expectations for central bank policy rates.
[ad_1] The inflation fight by central banks isn’t even close to over yet, according to Jumana Saleheen, Vanguard’s European chief economist. That means markets likely remain vulnerable to additional shocks,…
Mortgage rates surge to the highest level since April 2002. ‘The next several months will undoubtedly be important for the economy and the housing market.’
[ad_1] The numbers: U.S. mortgage rates have resumed their journey upwards, hitting a 20-year high. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.92% as of October 13, according to data released by…
Some good news: One key driver of inflation is finally showing signs of easing
[ad_1] Rent growth is beginning to cool. But it’s descending from a heck of a peak. Rental prices climbed 7.2% between September 2021 to September of this year, the largest…
‘Child care is slipping farther and farther out of reach’: Rising child-care costs outpace inflation
[ad_1] Rising child-care expenses managed to slightly outpace inflation last year, with the national average cost of care hitting about $10,600 annually, according to a new report. In fact, 2021 marked…
The IRS wants you to get your stimulus check and child tax credit cash if you haven’t claimed it — here’s what to look for
[ad_1] The Internal Revenue Service is mailing letters to households that could potentially get money from boosted child tax credit payments and the third stimulus check — if only they…
Here’s how much 1880s Levi’s jeans just sold for at auction. Can you wear them?
[ad_1] A pair of Levi Strauss jeans from the 1880s, naturally worn with dirt and candle wax in a way that modern distressing can only try to mimic, just sold…