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The number of data breaches reported to the Identity Theft Resources Center so far in 2017 is 20% higher than the total for the same period last year.
More than 107 million Americans will be traveling this holiday season, more than 90% by car. This is the ninth straight increase in year-end travelers.
24/7 Wall St. has pulled together a list of categories for specific gift ideas that are targeted toward those who are interested in the stock market or the economy, and those who want (or need) help...
Pump prices for gasoline have been rising for several months now as the production cuts instituted by OPEC and its partners have begun to force consuming nations to draw down oversupplied inventory...
U.S. consumers have piled up a total of $905 billion in credit card debt and a total indebtedness of nearly $13 trillion.
Paying off your mortgage early sounds has both positive and negative effects. If you decide to do it, there are several things to keep in mind.
The Identity Theft Resource Center report 1,222 data breaches so far in 2017, an 18% year-over-year increase. Phishing attacks are rising again, especially against sites users might think are secure.
Home prices rose 7% year over year in October, the second consecutive month to post price increases of that size, according to the latest data from CoreLogic.
The Toronto bungalow of TV actress Meghan Markle will be on the market soon, following the announcement of her upcoming marriage to Prince Harry of Britain's royal family.
Home prices continued rising sharply in 2017 due in large part to a lack of inventory. That may change next year as building ramps up and price increases moderate. Here's what the pros think 2018...
The U.S. CFTC has approved bitcoin futures trading for CME, CBOE, and Cantor. CME will launch its futures contract on December 18.
The Identity Theft Resource Center reported on Thursday that there have been over 1,200 U.S. data breaches so far in 2017 resulting in more than 170 million records being exposed.
E-commerce sales for Cyber Monday are on track for a record setting day according to the team at Adobe Analytics. Nearly $1 billion had changed hands by mid-morning.
Home buyers may save some serious money if they can find a short sale that meets their needs. What are short sales and what has to happen in order for a sale to close?
Virtual currency bitcoin posted a new high over $9,700 early Monday morning and there doesn't seem to be anything to stop it from reaching $10,000. There are plenty of reasons to be worried.