Mortgage rates rose to more than 7% for the first time since January 2025, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the…

The President’s proposal to cap credit card rates at a maximum of 10% over the next year has gotten a lot of attention in the midst of a national affordability crisis. It’s understandable. Rates are flashy, and it sounds good to talk about bringing them down.  But I’d argue they…

Exclusive: Google on Thursday announced a new initiative to partner with veterans groups to help 25,000 veterans, service members and military spouses enter the skilled trades, according to an announcement viewed by FOX Business. Google’s announcement will feature a partnership with several prominent organizations that serve veterans around the nation,…

Bank of America is expanding its skills-based hiring efforts, announcing Thursday that it will hire 1,000 additional apprentices over the next two years while investing $150 million in workforce development programs. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank said the new apprenticeship positions will span consumer banking, technology, operations and other business…

McDonald’s on Wednesday announced new details as part of its long-term growth strategy, which will include a focus on upgrading restaurants and staff training, at an investor day at the corporate headquarters in Chicago. The fast-food giant announced its NEXT growth and productivity strategy in June and outlined plans to…