Mortgage rates have reached their highest point in the past 15 years, creating concerns for homebuyers and homeowners alike. While it’s well-known that mortgage rates are closely related to yields on 10-year treasury bonds, there’s more to the story than meets the eye. This article delves into the two key factors driving the recent surge…
If you need a new dental plan, maybe don’t go to Tom Hanks for advice. The actor took to social media over the weekend to warn fans about an AI-generated video using his likeness to promote a new dental plan he did not authorize. “BEWARE!! There’s a video out there promoting some dental plan with…
Money.com pointed out that refinancing student loans can be an effective strategy to reduce interest rates and consolidate multiple loans into a single payment, thus simplifying one’s financial responsibilities. To kick off the process, borrowers need to research different lenders to find the best refinancing options, taking into consideration factors such as the company’s reputation,…
The preferred inflation indicator of the Federal Reserve, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index minus food and energy, showed a smaller than expected rise in August according to CNBC. The index increased by 0.1%, below the 0.2% forecast by the Dow Jones consensus of economists. Over a 12-month period, the core PCE experienced a…
A Los Angeles resident was arrested last week for allegedly orchestrating a rental scam that netted her over $200,000 from unsuspecting victims, the Los Angeles Times reported. Surong Li, 29, of Irvine, California, allegedly posed as a property manager and entered into lease agreements with renters for properties she did not legitimately represent. To carry…
This article originally appeared on Business Insider. Tech workers are paying up to $900 a month to stay in tiny bed “pods,” small boxes made of wood and steel just four feet high. The pods, which are made by Brownstone, can only fit one twin bed, and those staying will have to make do without…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Being a good manager is about more than just being proficient in your field — in fact, it’s a distinct skill that requires its own cultivation. As Michael E. Gerber says in his classic business book, The E-Myth, not all good bakers should become bakery owners. Over…
Walgreens is embroiled in a legal dispute with interactive display company Cooler Screens over the alleged failure of a technology test involving digital screens on cooler doors. In June, Cooler Screens filed a lawsuit in Illinois Circuit Court for Cook County alleging that Walgreens breached a contract signed in 2018, obstructing the intended nationwide rollout…
Disney+ subscribers are not going to be thrilled upon hearing this less-than-magical news. The Walt Disney Co. announced last week that residents using the streaming service in Canada will no longer be able to share passwords outside of their households, with changes slated to go into effect on November 1. The company did not share…
In October, we celebrate National Work and Family Month, a time to prioritize doing what one loves and caring for others. You can do this by caring for yourself or making quality time for your loved ones. In some cases, it could mean starting or growing a family according to your own schedule. Nowadays, though,…