US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year loan reaches 5%

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates continued to climb this week as the key 30-year loan rate reached 5% for the first time in more than a decade amid persistent high inflation.

Purchasing a home just got harder with mortgage rates at 5%

Applications for mortgages are down by a whopping 40% from a year ago with some rates now nearing or at 5% and sure to climb.

Medicare enrollees can get free COVID-19 tests at drug stores

This is the first time that Medicare has covered an over-the-counter self-administered test at no cost to beneficiaries.

IKEA will pay you to get its old furniture back, here’s how it works

Tired of your old IKEA furniture and looking for something new? The Swedish company will buy back your old IKEA furniture if it's in good condition and eligible for reselling.

Honda, Acura to sell certified 10-year-old used cars

Honda has found a way to address record-high new and used car prices. By selling very old cars.

Spam text messages sent from your own number are from ‘bad actors,’ Verizon says

Verizon formally acknowledged the issue on Tuesday and said its team, as well as U.S. law enforcement, are working to find out who or what is the source of the spam texts.

Milk of Magnesia products being recalled over possible contamination, FDA says

The FDA said the recalled Milk of Magnesia products and other medications could potentially cause intestinal distress such as diarrhea or abdominal pain.

Ellume facing class action complaint over recalled COVID-19 at-home test kits

The complaint alleges Ellume hasn’t refunded customers who bought their COVID-19 at-home test kits that were later recalled for higher-than-acceptable false-positive test results.

Gas price stimulus checks proposals head to Congress

There are a few proposals that could involve Americans getting a stimulus check to ease the pain of the rising gas prices.

Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer recalled because of possible bacteria contamination

some bottles of Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer could contain Pluralibacter gergoviae. That bacterium usually does not make healthy people sick. However, someone with a weakened immune system could get sick. Symptoms include respiratory problems, weakness, fever, nausea and vomiting.