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Data breaches to date in 2017 total 936 and have exposed more than 19 million records. The pace of breaches is well ahead of last year, when nearly 1,100 were recorded.
Sales of new homes fell by more than 9% month over month in July according to the latest report from the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Sales dropped nearly 9%...
The New American Dream is winning the lottery. But there is a sad side to it. Many winners end up losing all or most of their lifetime gift.
Is that free trial offer you just signed up for really free? Or does it come with a recurring payment that you didn't notice when you clicked 'OK'?
E-commerce sales are expected to jump during this year's holiday shopping season., as traditional retailers step up their online game -- and their discounts.
Education level has a significant impact on a person's income and likelihood of homeownership. That's not news, but here are some data that show just how big a difference education can make.
Getting the best deal on a new home involves more than just making a lowball offer and hoping for the best. Here are some tips that can help you save money and get the best deal you can.
The Internet Theft Resource Center reported Thursday that it has logged 917 data breaches to date this year. The total is up 24% year over year.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission warned Thursday of a scam that promises consumers an individual account at the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank.
New research from personal finance website WalletHub lists the stocks that were most popular with more than 400 hedge funds in the second quarter. Also noted are the investment changes from five...
The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that maintaining cost-sharing reduction payments to health insurers will add $194 billion to the federal deficit between over 10 years.
More Americans over the age of 50 have non-mortgage debt and more of it than ever before. This can have profound effects on retirement and future quality of life.
When you sit down to close on the purchase of a new home it is not the time to get chatty with the sellers or the title company. In fact, there are some things you could blurt out that could cost you...
The total number of data breaches to date in 2017 reached 900 this week, easily on track to set a new annual record. More than 17 million records have been exposed as a result of this year's breaches.
Car crashes involving drunk drivers killed more than 10,000 people on U.S. roads and highways in 2015. A recent report ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia on the toughness of the state's...