Mortgage rates plunge to 2 year low: Should you lock a rate now

Should I pay off my mortgage in retirement? New book tackles big money questions

Retirement planning is filled with big questions. For some retirees, whether or not to pay off their mortgage is one of them.

Business - CNBC - November 3

Teen tobacco use falls to 25-year-low, CDC reports

American teen tobacco use has fallen to a 25-year-low, according to new data analyzed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that was ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

BP's Profit Hits Four-Year Low on Commodity Market Weakness

BP’s profit tumbled in the third quarter, although less than expected, as weak oil prices and refining margins continue to weigh on the energy sector.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Employee Happiness Is Bouncing Back After a 4-Year Low

Employees haven’t been feeling optimistic lately, but their hopes seem to be rising in the year’s second half, according to a new report.

Business - Inc. - October 30

HMRC investigations into serious tax fraud and avoidance hit six-year low

UK revenue authority says its teams are focusing their work on the highest-impact cases

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

China's biggest shopping event of the year exceeds low expectations

The Singles' Day shopping festival saw consumers spend more than expected in what's otherwise been a tepid retail environment, consulting executives said.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Why you should invest in gold before November

Not sure if now is the right time to invest in gold? Here's why you should consider acting before November.

When should you open a gold IRA?

The best time to open a gold IRA depends on where you are in your investing journey. Here's what to consider.

A Couple Are Captivated by Nature. They Think You Should Be, Too.

They have cataloged natural life online and have developed board games and walking tours to help people deepen their knowledge of the world around them.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

Should You Require Video On During Team Meetings?

… and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Why you should invest in gold before 2025

There are a few big reasons to put some money into gold before the new year, experts say.

Chicago is a mess, but you should be bullish on this Bear

With the default fantasy football trade deadline on the horizon in Yahoo leagues, Sal Vetri offers up his final tips for 2024.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 13 hours ago

How back-to-back hurricanes could impact insurance rates across the U.S.

As Florida residents recover from hurricanes Milton and Helene, experts say the damage will likely worsen the home insurance crisis in the state and could lead to higher rates nationwide. CBS News ...

Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.

Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said that the central bank shouldn’t act “out of fear.”

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Has Boeing done enough to avoid the credit rating junk yard?

Plane maker is burning through an estimated $1bn a month during a strike by its largest labour union

Business - Financial Times - October 15

USA, Mexico ratings: El Tri teach Pochettino a Concacaf lesson

Raul Jimenez was excellent for Mexico, while the performances of Aidan Morris and Tim Ream will leave new U.S. boss Mauricio Pochettino with plenty to ponder.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts

September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.

US economic growth is strong — so why cut rates?

Only borrowers such as struggling commercial property and debt-laden zombie companies will benefit

World - Financial Times - October 17

ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again as Eurozone Inflation Slows

Policymakers who set interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro have lowered rates in back-to-back meetings for the first time since 2011.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

European Central Bank, seeing no signs of recession, cuts interest rates again

The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, is not expecting the bloc to fall into recession as it cut borrowing costs once again after ...

World - ABC News - October 17

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