Biden proposes relief for homebuyers. Heres what to know.

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden declared triumph on bread-and-butter issues in his State of the Union address, describing the U.S. economy as "the strongest in the world."Still, he said, conditions must improve for middle-class Americans, pointing for instance to high costs in the housing... Read More.

Target’s new paid membership program: What to know

(NEW YORK) -- Target has announced a paid membership program set to begin next month, launching a subscription service similar to those on offer at competitors Amazon and Walmart.The membership program, called Target Circle 360, will cost $99 per year, unless new customers sign... Read More.

How to get a bigger tax refund, according to experts

(NEW YORK) -- Tax season, for many, conjures kitchen-table drudgery spent revisiting pay stubs and financial choices. For some, though, a reward awaits: a tax refund.The possibility and scale of a refund can hinge on the approach taken by a tax filer, financial advisors... Read More.

Whats driving the bitcoin surge? Experts weigh in.

(NEW YORK) -- Bitcoin is on a tear.The largest cryptocurrency has soared more than 20% over the last four days, approaching an all-time high. By contrast, the S&P 500 has dropped slightly over that period.On Wednesday, the price of bitcoin surpassed $64,000 for the... Read More.

Wendys announces Uber-like surge pricing model

(NEW YORK) -- Wendy’s announced it will launch new menu prices that will fluctuate depending on the time of day.The country’s second-largest burger chain, which has 6,000 restaurant locations, said the change will begin next year.Customers could pay $1 more for a sandwich like... Read More.

The housing market is cooling again. Heres why.

(NEW YORK) -- A sluggish housing market for most of last year began to heat up as the calendar turned to 2024.In recent weeks, however, the market has cooled once again.A surge in mortgage rates accounts for the slowdown in the housing market, experts... Read More.