U.S. employers’ announced job cuts surged in the month of January and hit the highest level since 2009, a new report shows. Global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas found that employers announced 108,435 job cuts in January – an increase from the 49,795 cuts announced in the…

Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles and more than 2,000 tow-trailer modules over a brake light failure that could raise the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects 456,287 vehicles and an additional 2,871 tow-trailer modules, the NHTSA said in…

Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Home equity borrowing costs have dropped to levels not seen in about three years. The $30,000 home equity line of credit fell 13 basis points to 7.31%, according to Bankrate’s national survey of lenders. Meanwhile, the five-year $30,000 home equity loan edged down two basis…