Morgan Ritchson
US Mortgage Rates Decline Again
U.S. mortgage rates fell for the second week in a row, offering a small break for homebuyers and…
Top CD Rates Hold Above Four Percent
With savings yields still elevated, banks and credit unions are advertising certificate of deposit offers that clear 4%.…
Tech Giants Eye Debt for AI Buildout
Top technology companies are turning to corporate debt to fund the next wave of artificial intelligence infrastructure, signaling…
Holiday Shoppers Tighten Budgets As Prices Bite
As retailers roll out early deals, many Americans are drawing up stricter budgets for the holidays. On the…
Tariffs and Tax Cuts Stir Deficit
The nation’s red ink took center stage as Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal…
Fraudsters Exploit Credit Enhancement Pitch
Scammers are reviving a simple pitch to steal card credentials, telling customers they can boost credit limits or…
Travel Tuesday Deals Surge After Thanksgiving
On the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, airlines and hotels roll out limited-time deals that can shave real money…
Credit Agency Promises Fuller Borrower Profiles
In a move that could reshape how loans are priced and approved, a credit ratings agency announced a…
UK Pledge Shields State Pensions From Tax
The UK chancellor pledged that people who rely only on the state pension will not pay income tax…
Government Freezes Tax Thresholds Three More Years
The government will keep personal tax thresholds unchanged for another three years, a move that holds the line…
How Mutual Fund Taxes Are Decided
Investors selling mutual fund units face different capital gains taxes based on two simple variables: how long they…
White House Moves To Shield Manufacturers
The White House announced a new trade action aimed at curbing foreign imports, framing the decision as a…
Phone Network Debuts Co-Branded Credit Card
A major phone network is stepping into consumer finance, introducing its first co-branded credit card with Capital One…
Gold Prices Test Inflation-Hedge Claims
As investors size up inflation risks, gold is back in focus as a potential shield and a signal.…
Blue Owl Halts Planned Fund Merger
Blue Owl has shelved a plan to combine two private-credit funds after investor pushback, according to people familiar…