Key takeaways The housing market has been causing many prospective buyers to wait for better conditions, but there’s no guarantee that things will improve considerably anytime soon. If your credit score is strong, your employment is stable and you have enough savings to cover a down payment and closing costs,…

If you spent a pretty penny on holiday-related shopping and activities in recent months, you’re not alone. Between Nov. 1 and Dec. 26, 2024, U.S. retail sales (excluding automotive) increased 3.8 percent year-over-year, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. This included increased spending growth of 3.6 percent on apparel, 4 percent on…

Soaring grocery prices have wreaked havoc on Americans’ budgets in recent years, and while inflation overall has eased, the prices of some foods – particularly a handful of breakfast staples – continue to soar. “At the end of 2024, American consumers saw some of the fastest-rising prices for food –…

Crypto payments platform MoonPay has acquired blockchain payment processor Helio for $175 million, marking the start of what could be a series of strategic mergers in the digital asset space under the crypto-friendly Trump administration, FOX Business has learned. The acquisition is privately-held MoonPay’s largest to date and will expand…