Key Takeaways Inflation rose less than expected in May, with prices increasing 2.4% over the year in May compared to a 2.3% increase in April. “Core” inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, was up 2.8%, the same as in April. Forecasters had expected tariffs to push up prices for things like clothes and cars, […]

Traditional banks and online lenders both offer a variety of small-business loans. Banks tend to have strict eligibility requirements and slow funding times, but offer the lowest interest rates. Online lenders, on the other hand, are known for their speed and flexibility, but often charge higher rates. To decide which option is right for you,

Key Takeaways Sales of the Uncrustables sandwich continued to grow, despite soft peanut butter and jam sales in the most recent quarter, The J.M. Smucker Co. said. The company is poised to achieve its goal of hitting more than $1 billion in Uncrustables sales in the current fiscal year, executives said. J.M. Smucker aims to

Key Takeaways Apple shares rose slightly Tuesday after losing ground the previous session following announcements from the company at its developers conference that failed to impress investors. The iPhone maker unveiled several AI-related improvements with iOS 26, but said details on some highly anticipated updates, including to its virtual assistant Siri, will come later. The

The phrase, “It’s better to be proactive than reactive” applies to many aspects of life, including personal finances. This is especially true for retirement planning because setting up a secure retirement isn’t something that can happen overnight for most people. That said, life happens, and we’re not always able to save and invest as consistently

Cancun, Mexico, is a sun-and-fun destination popular with American travelers, and its hotel and resort scene certainly reflects that. You’ll find boutique hotels, luxury brands and everything in between. But if you want to live it up without worrying about constantly signing for food and drinks, an all-inclusive resort is the way to go. There

Key Takeaways Intel shares soared on Tuesday, pacing gains on the S&P 500, as chip stocks rallied amid hopes that curbs on exports to China could be eased. The stock recently found buying interest around the lower levels of a multi-month trading range, with the price closing above both the 50- and 200-day moving averages

Key Takeaways Tesla shares rose on Tuesday in anticipation of the launch of the EV maker’s robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, later this week. Tesla has two potential advantages in the autonomous vehicle market, according to Goldman Sachs analysts: low hardware costs and the ability to scale quickly with AI-powered self-driving software. Goldman joined other

For years, the bottom of the world was on the top of my travel list. So when I saw a new itinerary option for an adventure to Antarctica on the National Geographic Explorer, I signed up right away, eager to finally join “the seven continents club.” The word “incredible” accurately describes my experience. I went

Key Takeaways Three improved CD rates have joined our term leaderboards in the past week, as banks and credit unions look to remain competitive while the Fed has paused rate cuts. The nation-leading CD rate continues to be 4.60%, available from Newtek Bank for a 9-month term that locks your APY until March 2026. After