Welcome to the "beyond crazy and frustrating" real estate market
Paying above asking price isn't enough to win a bid — some buyers are skipping inspections and giving free rent to sellers.
USPS delivery is worsening, with 1 in 5 letters delivered late
Postmaster Louis DeJoy blames issues that "plague" the USPS, causing late deliveries for 20% of all first-class mail.
Americans are traveling again, but not to other countries
People are booking vacations across the U.S. as COVID-19 rates fall, but not to Europe and other countries.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 96% effective in teens
Drugmaker said Phase 2 trial of its coronavirus vaccine showed promising results in teens 12- to 17-years-old.
IRS is holding millions of tax returns, delaying refunds
People usually get their refunds within three weeks, but this year is proving complicated for nearly 30 million filers.
Why May is a great time to sell your home
Home prices are jumping, with prices up more than 12% compared with a year ago — here's the best time to sell.
Restaurants face new COVID-19 challenge: Finding workers
Eateries are starting to reopen, but workers are in short supply. Employers are dangling bonuses and other incentives.
Should free K-12 schooling become pre-K to "grade 14"?
"A good job with simply a high school diploma is almost impossible," says a former Education Department secretary.
Many Americans crushed by medical debt as pandemic drags on
A growing number of Americans are having to take out personal loans to pay for their medical costs.
Middle-class families may have a tax rate of zero — or less
American Rescue Plan's tax credits and stimulus payments are reducing income tax rates for many households.
Some lawmakers are pushing permanently higher jobless aid
A group of Democrats are pushing for an overhaul of the system, arguing that it leaves millions of workers behind.
Simone Biles leaves Nike to partner with Gap's Athleta brand
Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast cites new apparel partner's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Bank worker's heart attack prompts viral post about burnout
Jonathan Frostick wrote he's "really not going to be putting up with any s#%t at work ever again."
P&G will raise prices this fall. Is inflation far behind?
Higher commodity costs are trickling down to store shelves, raising fears that household budgets may soon feel pain.
Property is a pandemic obsession — especially in smaller cities
Americans are buying homes in cities like Austin, Texas and Boise, Idaho as they seek more space amid still-low interest rates.