Mountain View, CA

Rates on 30-year new purchase mortgages fell slightly Tuesday, lowering the flagship average to 6.29%. That's just a bit above the lowest average we've seen in almost 17 months. Rates for most other new purchase mortgage rates were also down Tuesday. National Averages of Lenders' Best Mortgage Rates. Loan Type...

Mortgage Rates Dip Again, Nearing Lowest Level Since April 2023

For years, baby boomers have had a major impact on everything from politics to consumer spending. Now, one of America’s most influential generations will reshape a new realm—generational wealth transfer. As baby boomers’ children inherit wealth, it will represent a massive economic shift. For many, it will be...

Unlocking the Great Wealth Transfer: 5 Tips to Know

Mortgage applications increased by 1.6% last week, rising on increasing demand for home purchase loans. Mortgage rates declined slightly to 6.43%, keeping refinancing activity in August at its highest level in more than two years. More borrowers are turning to government-backed mortgage loans, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. Another drop...

This Change Brought More Homebuyers Back to the Market Last Week

Editor's Note: Investopedia did not publish daily mortgage rate news on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. The states with the lowest 30-year new purchase mortgage rates on Friday were New York, Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Massachusetts, and California. Meanwhile, the states with the highest averages on Friday...

Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Sept. 3, 2024

Washington, DC

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NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Georgia State

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DeanLand

Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Boeing (BA) shares tumbled Tuesday after Wells Fargo downgraded the stock on concerns about the plane maker's long-term free cash flow (FCF). The bank lowered its rating to "underweight" from "equal weight," and slashed its price target to $119 from $185. Analyst Matthew Akers pointed to Boeing's "extensive delays and...

Boeing Stock Sinks as Wells Fargo Warns About Its Free Cash Flow

Kentucky State

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Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Twenty-five years is a long time to do anything, especially on the internet. Since 1999, Investopedia has maintained a clear and consistent mission: to teach people how to make financial decisions for themselves, their families, and their businesses, and to help them build their wealth through saving and investing. Founded...

Investopedia Celebrates 25th Year Of Helping Readers Build Wealth

Declutterbuzz

The top reason people put off decluttering their spaces is the same reason people put off other tasks they do not wish to do, in a word - Procrastination. Stop procrastinating! I know, easier said than done.

Decluttering | 13 Tips to Stop Procrastinating Today!

Quitman, MS

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

Carrollton, TX

Trailer Empire

In a real estate play that rivals his prowess on the basketball court, former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has swiftly sold his Texas mansion for $1.7 million, just a month after listing it. This rapid sale not only highlights O’Neal’s shrewdness in property investments but also signifies a significant profit from his original purchase.

Shaquille O’Neal Scores Big in Real Estate: Texas Mansion Sold in Just One Month for $1.7 Million

Halliburton said it has and will continue to incur costs related to a cyberattack in August. The oilfield services provider explained the hacker gained access to certain of its systems that has caused disruptions for its operations and corporate functions. Halliburton warned while the hack hasn't caused significant financial or...

Halliburton Says It Faces Financial Losses From an August Cyberattack

According to forecasts, Friday's labor market report will likely show the economy added 161,000 jobs in August, up from 114,000 in July. A worse-than-expected result could pressure Federal Reserve policymakers to make steeper cuts to the central bank's key interest rate in the coming months. Forecasters expect job growth to...

What To Expect From Friday's Jobs Report

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) noted a dramatic increase in consumer losses from bitcoin ATM scams, with reported losses rising nearly tenfold since 2020, exceeding $110 million in 2023. Older adults, particularly those over 60, are more than three times as likely to fall victim to these scams. Scammers often...

Bitcoin ATM Scam Losses Increased 10x in Just Three Years

Private equity giant Blackstone said it is buying Australian data center operator AirTrunk in a deal valued at 24 billion Australian dollars ($16.12 billion). The deal comes as demand grows for data centers to support cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI). AirTrunk is the largest data center platform in the...

Blackstone Is Buying Data Center Operator AirTrunk in a $16B Deal—Here's Why

U.S. stock futures are pointing down as Nvidia (NVDA) shares drag markets lower coming out of the holiday weekend; Intel (INTC) reportedly is preparing to pitch its board on plans to separate parts of the struggling chipmaker; Volkswagen looks at factory closures as it considers cost-cutting measures amid an increasingly competitive environment in Europe; Tesla (TSLA) shares are edging higher as the EV maker reportedly is looking to produce a six-seat Model Y; and China announced it would open a trade probe into Canadian rapeseed in response to a 100% tariff by the North American nation on Chinese-made EVs. Here’s what investors need to know today.

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Arizona State

Arizona Luminaria

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is implementing a new policy meant to safeguard the personal belongings of people seeking asylum in the U.S. in response to ongoing reports of Border Patrol agents tossing religious items, essential medicine and legal documents.

After years of pressure, new Border Patrol policy protects essential items like medicine, IDs, legal documents

Alabama State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

On Sunday, a year after a Clay County man drove to their neighborhood to target Black people, the three victims of the mass shooting in Northwest Jacksonville were remembered by their family, friends, loved ones and the wider community.

Soil collection ceremony marks 1-year anniversary of Dollar General shooting

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This 'Rare Gem' of a CD Doesn't Just Pay a High Rate. Early Withdrawal Is Penalty-Free.

No-penalty CDs usually trade off the flexibility to withdraw at any time with a lower interest rate than standard certificates are paying. That's what makes this...

This 'Rare Gem' of a CD Doesn't Just Pay a High Rate. Early Withdrawal Is Penalty-Free.

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