Wealth
Personal finance, investing, property and how households build and protect wealth.
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Senate advances housing bill to limit private equity purchases of single-family homes
The House is also expected to advance a sprawling housing package this week that's aimed at creating more supply and making homes …
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Homeowners tapped $47 billion in equity in the first quarter. What to consider before you borrow
While high home values mean homeowners are sitting on an estimated $11 trillion in equity, it should not be viewed as free money, …
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How Much Is SpaceX Really Worth?
The company’s deep commitment to Mars colonization and Elon Musk’s nearly total control make SpaceX stock an astonishingly specula…
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Jim Cramer says next week's economic data will drive the markets
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said next week’s lighter earnings calendar will put the focus on key economic data.
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Fed holds interest rates steady: Here's what that means for credit cards, savings rates, mortgages and car loans
Here’s a look at how the Fed's June interest rate decision may affect your finances.
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Warsh's Fed is likely to hold rates steady — what the leadership change could mean for your money
The Federal Reserve's June meeting, the first helmed by new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, may impact many consumer borrowing and savings …
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Mortgage rates are now falling but demand is still weaker
A mixed week for mortgage rates resulted in less demand from both current homeowners and potential homebuyers.
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Bill limiting investors from buying homes set to speed through Congress
Top lawmakers reached an agreement on a key housing bill that would limit investor ownership, clearing the way for passage through…
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How Roku fits into Fox's future — and what investors are missing about the deal
Fox's stock dropped following its announcement that it will acquire Roku for $22 billion. Analysts still think it's a good deal.
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Electronic Arts launches EA Advertising, a new way for brands to advertise 'directly into gameplay'
Electronic Arts announced EA Advertising, a new way for brands to connect with fans through its portfolio of games, from stadium s…
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Fox to buy streaming device maker Roku for $22 billion
Fox, the owner of the news and sports networks, said it has reached a deal to acquire Roku for about $22 billion in enterprise val…
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Mega I.P.O. Frenzy Could Be a Harbinger of a Stock Bubble
Rampant enthusiasm is buoying tech shares to levels that defy gravity. Invest with caution, our columnist says.
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Paramount-WBD merger wins approval from DOJ
The DOJ approval is an important milestone for the roughly $110 billion deal, though it could still face legal challenges from sta…
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The Joy of Missing Out on SpaceX’s I.P.O.
You’re not important or lucky enough to have access to shares at the offering price, and that’s OK. Here’s why.
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How to File a Travel Insurance Claim
The process involves attention to detail and, above all, documentation. Here’s what you need to know.
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Jim Cramer says investors have 'lost their appetite for danger' as defensive stocks take the lead
CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors are rotating into defensive sectors, signaling a growing preference for safety over risk.
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Weekly mortgage demand surges nearly 11% higher, despite volatile interest rates
Mortgage demand from both current homeowners and potential buyers rose sharply, even though interest rates climbed as well.
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Social Security Benefits Could Be Cut in 6 Years Unless Congress Acts
The trust fund for the program, which supports roughly 68 million Americans, is on schedule to be depleted in the next six years. …
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Home sales surged in May to the highest level since December
Home sales rebounded in May as mortgage rates dropped back a bit in April, but prices are still rising.
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How Bank Tellers Are Stopping Customers From Giving Money to Scammers
With cybercrime continuing to rise, some banks are testing new prevention strategies. JPMorgan Chase hired a behavioral scientist.
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How ‘Backrooms’ producer Peter Chernin thinks Hollywood needs to change
Franchise fatigue could drive an entertainment industry sea change as the appetite for fresh ideas grows and younger audiences mak…
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Sellers are pulling homes off the market at the fastest pace since 2020
Frustrated sellers are pulling their homes off the market at an increasingly high pace, as demand weakens and bidding wars wane.
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Higher mortgage rates don't just keep buyers on the sidelines. Application denials rise too
The denial rate in loan applications was 15.1% in 2024, up from 12.2% in 2021, a rise that occurred alongside surging mortgage rat…
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GOP Sen. Tillis slams Trump intelligence pick Pulte: 'Don't think he has a prayer'
Pulte is widely viewed as a Trump loyalist who has targeted the president's political foes during his tenure leading the housing r…