Mortgage rates hold steady near 6.49% as housing affordability improves

Mortgage rates moved slightly higher this week but have remained relatively steady in recent weeks, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said on Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average interest rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.49%, up from last week’s reading…

Costco app now links Visa card and membership card for fast checkout

Costco rolled out a new change to its payment system, allowing customers to use their phones to make checkout times faster. The warehouse club has expanded its digital wallet feature that now enables members to link any Visa card to the Costco app and use their phones during checkout.”Costco is…

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Pedigree dog food recalled over metal and plastic contamination risk

Two lots of Pedigree-branded dog food were recalled over the potential presence of metal and plastic. Mars Petcare US issued the voluntary recall July 2 for 13.2-ounce cans of High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor for dogs, according to a company announcement.The affected products…

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Dell announces 0 investment for millions of children through Trump Accounts

In an Independence Day announcement, tech billionaire Michael Dell and his wife Susan unveiled a “public-private partnership” aimed at giving millions of young Americans a direct financial stake in the nation’s economy. The Dell Technologies CEO took to X on Saturday to announce they are giving $250 each to the…

Sam’s Club rotisserie chicken beats Costco, Consumer Reports says

Costco’s iconic $4.99 rotisserie chicken has earned a cult-like following among shoppers for years, but Consumer Reports says Sam’s Club now has the best bird in the warehouse club business. After evaluating rotisserie chickens from 10 grocery chains, warehouse clubs and big-box retailers, Consumer Reports named Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark…

Microsoft layoffs could affect 4% of its workforce next week

Microsoft is expected to lay off up to 2.5% of its workforce as early as next week.  The cuts, which could affect 5,000 employees, may impact sales, consulting and the Xbox gaming unit, according to a report from Business Insider Tuesday. The layoffs would mark the latest round of restructuring in…

Goldman Sachs will give ,000 to Trump Accounts belonging to employees’ kids

Goldman Sachs on Thursday announced that it will make a matching contribution to Trump Accounts for eligible children of the firm’s employees. The company will make a one-time matching contribution of $1,000 to employees with children born between 2025 and 2028 upon the time of enrollment in Trump Accounts, matching the…

June 2026 jobs report: US economy added jobs at a steady pace

This story about the June 2026 jobs report will be updated with further details. The U.S. economy added jobs at a steady pace in June despite headwinds caused by elevated inflation and uncertainty over the Iran war’s economic impact.What are the key findings of the June 2026 jobs report? The…

Trump announces gas discounts in Philadelphia ahead of Fourth of July

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that fuel prices will be lowered at select gas stations in the Philadelphia area just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, as he boasted that oil and gas prices are dropping. On Friday, Freedom Fuel Network will be lowering gas prices at 25…

Air conditioner recall issued for fire hazard ahead of July 4 heatwave

More than 13,000 air conditioning units were recalled for posing fire and burn hazards, as Americans attempt to stay cool during a heatwave for the Fourth of July weekend. Texas-based Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, Inc. issued the recall last week for about 13,514 Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditioners and Through the Wall air…

Alibaba pays 0M in DOJ deal over illegal online marketplace sales

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has agreed to pay $600 million and enter into a non-prosecution agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) after admitting it failed to prevent tens of thousands of illegal product sales into the U.S. through its online marketplaces. The DOJ announced Wednesday that Alibaba Group Holding…

What are the Trump admin’s main issues in trade talks with Canada and Mexico?

The Trump administration’s announcement that it doesn’t plan to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and instead intends to pursue individual trade agreements with its two neighbors. Wednesday marked the sixth year of the USMCA being in effect, a milestone which gave the administration the option of extending the agreement as…