The 7-Year Car Loan: Watch Your Wallet
Americans are buying more expensive cars — nearly $38,000 for new cars, on average. And longer-term loans are enabling many people to make the payments, but at a cost.
Economy
Fed Cuts Rates Again To Boost A Slowing Economy
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, in an effort to support an economy that continues to tap the brakes. Economic growth in the third quarter was just 1.9%.
As Growth Slows To 1.9%, The Economy Is Falling Short Of Trump's Target
GDP numbers out Wednesday show the U.S. economy lost some steam in the third quarter. President Trump is banking on a strong economy as his ticket to a second term.
Firms Seeking Top Workers Find They Can't Offer Only High-Deductible Health Plans
Big firms are again offering more generous health plans alongside or instead of policies with sky-high deductibles. Why? They need to do so to stay competitive and recruit top talent.
Some NC Rents Rising At A Faster Rate Than US Average
New numbers are out on the rising cost of rent in the U.S., and some North Carolina cities are outpacing the national average.
23 Senators Demand Investigation Into Mismanagement Of Student Loan Program
The senators are calling on the nation's stop consumer protection agency to investigate a loan servicer for the troubled student loan forgiveness program for public service workers.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan On Affordability And The Tech Industry
Let's brings things down to a municipal level.
90 Years After Black Tuesday, What Are The Lessons For Today's Investors?
On the 90th anniversary of Wall Street's Black Tuesday of 1929, we review the history and ask a personal finance columnist what the lessons are for today's investors.
Is the American Tax System Regressive?
A new book bucks conventional wisdom and says the American tax system is not progressive.
1A Across America: Auto Workers And Automation
Can new technologies bring middle-skill jobs, like manufacturing, back to the United States? And how can workers, companies and the government help transition our labor force into a high-tech future?