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National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $35,137,624,661,984.40 as of 8/15/24
The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by President Biden and Congress.
Former White House economist warns Harris' agenda could 'shut down' the entire US economy
Former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Kevin Hassett reacts to presidential hopeful Kamala Harris' economic agenda and green energy expectations.
Dream deferred: Portland couple with six-figure salary struggles to find home to meet their budget
Portland couple Laura and Samuel Graves have a combined $250K income, but they are struggling to find a home within their budget, according to a recent Business Insider report.
Vehicle owners slow to address recall alerts for potentially deadly issues
A number of car owners are dragging their feet in terms of addressing any recalls impacting their vehicles. In fact, some admitted they never plan to.
Housing market changes are coming: How buyers, sellers could be affected
Changes under the National Association of Realtors settlement take effect Saturday, paving the way for more negotiations of agent commissions and transparency.
Harris proposes $25,000 down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers — is it a good idea?
Vice President Kamala Harris says she wants to provide $25,000 in down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers, but critics say the plan would only make housing issues worse.
Incoming Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol poised to get sizable compensation
Brian Niccol is slated to receive a sizable pay package as he becomes the CEO of Starbucks, according to a filing coffeehouse chain Starbucks recently submitted to the SEC.
US single-family housing starts dented by Hurricane Beryl, higher mortgage rates
Single-family housing starts, which account for the bulk of homebuilding, tumbled 14.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 851,000 units last month.
Harris blames corporate greed for high prices, but some economists disagree
Vice President Kamala Harris will announce a price-fixing plan for corporations, but economists question whether it will help reduce elevated prices.
Grocery stores are moving to digital price tags: are they harming consumers?
Democratic Senators Bob Casey and Elizabeth Warren are probing grocery store chain Kroger over the use of digital price tags that they worry could enable price gouging.