The home improvement and hardware retail sectors faced a challenging year in 2025, as sales suffered from a continued housing slump and consumers’ reluctance to spend in uncertain economic conditions. Industry leader Home Depot’s sales Read more…
You have a savings account, and you feel responsible for keeping it open and funded at your local bank branch. The balance sits there, earning a fraction of a penny for every dollar you deposit Read more…
U.S. stocks jumped on April 17,closing on a very healthy note to end the week after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will stay operational during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. That eased fears of a major Read more…
JPMorgan Chase just reported strong first-quarter results. Its CEO used the earnings call to warn investors not to get comfortable. On JPMorgan’s Q1 2026 earnings call on April 14, CEO Jamie Dimon declined to predict Read more…
Premium cards now charge annual fees north of $700, while average APRs on accounts assessed interest hit 22.30% in the fourth quarter of 2025, the Federal Reserve’s G.19 consumer credit report shows. For many people, Read more…
Retired Americans collecting Social Security benefits often anticipate the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in their monthly paychecks, which is designed to ensure their benefits don’t lose value as prices for everyday items rise due to Read more…
My 22-year-old son likes Popeyes but only vaguely knows the cartoon character carrying the same name. (The chicken chain is actually named after Popeye Doyle, the character from “The French Connection,” not the spinach-eating sailor). Read more…
TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Why we love this deal The weather might be getting warmer, Read more…
Goldman Sachs just raised its outlook on China’s robotaxi market by a meaningful margin. The revision signals the bank now believes commercialization is moving faster than it previously assumed. In a note published April 18, Read more…
The American starter home has slipped beyond the reach of many younger adults, and families are watching their kids fall further behind each year. Rents, student debt, and high home prices have pushed first-time buyers Read more…