A measure the Federal Reserve watches closely to gauge inflation rose more than expected in January, indicating the central bank has more work to do to bring down prices.
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4 savvy strategies for earning free money
Whether it’s credit card perks or hunting for high yields, CNBC’s Kristin O’Keefe Merrick shares simple strategies for taking advantage of free money benefits.
Angel investing in Black startups plummeted after 2020. These investors are trying to reverse the trend.
As a young physician, Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne saw a need for a better way to stop nosebleeds, a common condition she saw at the hospital where she worked, especially among children.
The U.S. put punishing tariffs on Russian plywood after the Ukraine invasion. Did it actually cut imports?
A study by environmental group EarthSight found that while tariffs helped cut U.S. imports of plywood from Russia in half, Russia remains the nation’s second-largest foreign plywood supplier.
New measures that cut the cost of FHA mortgage loans roll out in March
The Biden administration has announced new measures it says could help make buying and owning a home more affordable for hundreds of thousands of people.
Two million Cosori air fryers recalled after reports of fires and burns
Two million Cosori brand air fryers are being recalled following hundreds of reports that the machines caught fire and caused burns, the U.S.
Bankman-Fried charged with hundreds of illegal campaign donations
Embattled cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried directed millions of dollars of illegal campaign contributions to elected officials, prosecutors alleged.
Money-saving tips and travel destinations for your next vacation
Traveling these days isn’t cheap, but there are ways to score a better deal on your next vacation. Jesse Ashlock, the deputy editorial director of Condé Nast Traveler, shares tips for savings money on your next trip as well as three great domestic destinations.
Oat, soy and almond drinks can keep calling themselves milk, the FDA says
Soy, oat, almond and other drinks that bill themselves as “milk” can keep using the name, according to draft federal rules released Wednesday.
Why spring is the ‘champion of seasons’ for real estate
Real estate broker Stefani Berkin shares tips for preparing and updating your home now so it can be ready to list in spring, which she calls the “champion of seasons” when it comes to selling your property.