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U.S. home prices increased by an average of more than 6% in May. Two states posted gains in the double digits, while three posted declines in home values for the month.
The national home price index from CoreLogic rose more than 6% year over year in May and less than 2% month over month.
The average repayment period for a new car has reached nearly six years in the United States. An average buyer now finances more than $30,000 on the purchase of a new car.
Consumer financial website Bankrate has agreed to an acquisition by South Carolina-based Red Ventures. The all-cash deal is valued at $1.4 billion.
While a typical home inspection is always recommended when buying a new home, don't expect the inspector to look for every potential issue. Here are six items that don't get the attention they might...
Beginning this weekend, the three major credit bureaus will implement policy changes that in many cases will result in an increase in consumers’ credit scores.
U.S. gasoline prices are on track to post a 17-year low on July 4. The average price of a gallon of gas in the U.S. Thursday morning is just a shade over $2.24.
This week's data breach increase is overshadowed by the global Petya malware attack that has disrupted governments and countries.
Americans with a median household income in 24 of 25 major U.S. cities cannot afford to buy a new car.
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported about a 6% drop in mortgage loan applications last week even though loan rates remain around eight-month lows.
Want real peace and quiet? Here are seven homes available on U.S. islands that do not allow motorized vehicles. Still want real peace and quiet?
Gasoline prices for the Independence Day holiday are expected to be lower than they were on New Year's Day. That's the first time that has happened since 2001.
According to the latest FBI report on internet crime, Americans lost more than $1.3 billion to cybercriminals last year. Since beginning to keep records in 2000, the agency has received more than 3.7...
Most Americans are not prepared for another recession, even one less damaging as the Great Recession of 2008 and 2009. Younger people are particularly at risk because they haven't yet accumulated a...
More Americans are willing to pay for online news, with younger consumers and those on the political left leading the gains. Can publishers build on these recent gains?