Finance

Ah, coffee. It’s just about the only thing that’s good about a Monday morning…or really any morning. We all know that cities...

Before you adopt a dog, here’s why you should look into pet insurance

This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. Adopting a rescue or shelter dog doesn’t just give a needy animal...

I cosigned my boyfriend’s mortgage, but I’m not on the deed. I didn’t want to marry again after a costly divorce. How do I protect myself?

Dear Quentin, I went through a terrible divorce 15 years ago. I will finally be done paying off my ex-husband...

Target CEO says consumers are cutting back — even on food spending

“‘They are buying less stuff, even within food and beverage.’” — Target CEO Brian Cornell That was Target TGT, +1.40%...

Mortgage rates tick down slightly as Federal Reserve holds rates steady

Mortgage rates fell for the first time in two months, amid uncertainty over monetary policy as well as the geopolitical...

Holiday spending expected to hit up to $967 billion, as consumers show no signs of slowing down

The American consumer is on a spending spree — one that’s slated to last right through the busy holiday shopping...

Hundreds Of Colleges Now Offer Automatic Admission To Students

Programs offering “direct admissions”—without a formal application–are spreading. The trend could accelerate in the the wake of the Supreme Court...

A century-old real-estate practice could soon end. Here’s how home sellers and buyers could be affected.

A recent jury verdict in an antitrust case has thrust a century-old practice in the real-estate industry into the limelight,...

Some Retail Cards Now Have A 33% APR

Interest Rates on Some Retail Credit Cards Climb to Record 33% Some store credit cards now charge more than 33%...

National Association of Realtors CEO resigns as real-estate industry faces shake-up