Atlanta, GA

Columbus, OH

Business Insider

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates decreased last week thanks to slowing inflation, and they should trend down further soon.

Mortgage Interest Rates Today, July 14, 2024 | Rates Low After Dropping Last Week

Kansas City, KS

The Hill

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said the central bank is “getting closer” to interest rate cuts, as borrowing costs remain at a 23-year high. During an event at the Kansas City Fed on Wednesday, Waller suggested the Fed was on track for a rare “soft landing,” barring any major changes in inflation and employment data.…

Fed ‘getting closer’ to rate cut, Gov. Waller says

Markets Insider

Several official from the Fed seem confident that, with more data on steadily decreasing inflation, rate cuts could come in the near future.

The Fed is 'getting closer' to cutting interest rates, top official says

Gold prices edged higher on Thursday, as expectations of a September interest rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve continue to gather momentum. Spot gold was down 0.21% at $2,453.23 per ounce. It hit an all-time high of $2,483.60 on Wednesday. U.S. gold futures fell 0.1% to $2,457.00. "Analysts foresee...

Fed rate-cut hopes keep gold near record levels

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

When Kema Ward-Hopper uprooted her family — and career — to relocate from the U.S. to Costa Rica six years ago, she wasn't sure what to expect. She and her husband Nicholas quit their corporate jobs as a research analyst and mortgage broker, respectively, in Houston, Texas, to pursue new careers as entrepreneurs abroad.

I quit my job in the U.S. and moved to Costa Rica—now I work 25 hours/week and am 'a lot happier'

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Los Angeles, CA

This story is part of CNBC Make It's Millennial Money series, which details how people around the world earn, spend and save their money. After graduating from Syracuse University in 2017 and spending three years working corporate jobs in both advertising and marketing in New York City, Vienna Hintze wanted a change.

29-year-old quit her job to sell flowers from a pickup truck—now she brings in up to $16,000 a month

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The Shy Green

Salt Life Beer, a beloved brand synonymous with ocean enthusiasts and craft beer lovers, is facing turbulent times as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Known for its crisp and refreshing lager inspired by the sea, Salt Life Beer has become a staple for those who cherish the ocean's allure.

Another famous beer brand is going bankrupt and will file for Chapter 11

Nahjae Olin was born and raised in the Bronx, New York City. She and five of her siblings grew up in a one-bedroom apartment just one block away from the place she now calls home. In 2019, the 26-year-old preschool teacher had just moved back in with her family after...

26-year-old won the NYC housing lottery, pays $881/month for a 1-bedroom apartment: How the process works

Target is the latest retailer to stop accepting personal checks as a form of payment at checkout. As the U.S. steadily moves toward a "check zero" world, here's who may be affected. Most Americans may not even remember the last time they wrote a check. Only 15% of adults said...

The death of the personal check: As retailers move toward 'check zero,' here's what that means for you

Investors betting on a second Trump presidency expect an easier regulatory environment and more corporate M&A activity.

Stock market today: Dow closes at a record as market bets on Trump after assassination attempt

North Carolina State

Town Talks

LawnStarter ranked the dirtiest cities in America for 2024, including several cities in North Carolina. The study evaluated over 300 of the largest U.S. cities based on air pollution, water quality, waste management, and resident dissatisfaction across 21 metrics.

These North Carolina Cities Have Been Named in America's Most Filthiest Cities List

A federal appeals court on Thursday issued an order temporarily halting the Biden administration from implementing its new student loan repayment plan, known as SAVE. A federal appeals court on Thursday issued an order temporarily halting the Biden administration from implementing its new student loan repayment plan, known as SAVE.

Federal appeals court blocks Biden's new student loan relief plan

CNBC's live blog covering the IT outage impacting businesses worldwide is now closed. Businesses worldwide grappled with an ongoing major IT outage Friday, as financial services and doctors' offices were disrupted, while some TV broadcasters went offline. Air travel has been hit particularly hard, with planes grounded, services delayed and airports issuing advice to passengers.

Microsoft-CrowdStrike issue causes 'largest IT outage in history'

The election outcome and future policy could impact the municipal bond market, experts say. A popular asset for higher earners, muni bonds generate interest that is federally tax-free and avoids state levies when investors live in the issuing state. However, there's uncertainty around interest rates, income taxes and public financing.

The election could have a 'massive impact' on the municipal bond market, analyst says

The US economy is set to enter a recession by early next year, according to Steve Hanke. The economist pointed to a troubling trend in the money supply in an interview on YouTube this week. He predicted inflation will likely fall below 2% as economic activity slows. The US hasn't...

Why a recession will strike in 2025, according to a veteran economist

WASHINGTON — Members of President Joe Biden's family have discussed what an exit from his campaign might look like, according to two people familiar with the discussions. The overall tone of the conversations has been that any exit plan — should Biden decide to take that step, as some of his closest allies increasingly believe he will — should put the party in the best position to beat former President Donald Trump while also being worthy of the more than five decades he has served the country in elected office, these people said.

Biden's family starts discussing his possible exit plan from the 2024 race

The CrowdStrike software-triggered global IT outage had varying levels of impact across Union Pacific's freight network, but most major rails in the U.S. were operating normally and UP returned to full operations by Friday afternoon. Ports from New York to Houston and Los Angeles reported temporary container terminals shut down...

Microsoft, CrowdStrike IT outage hits global supply chain, with air freight facing days or weeks to recover

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

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Former Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart: A September rate cut is on the table

Former Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart joins...

Former Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart: A September rate cut is on the table

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