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As gold prices hit $3,200 an ounce, A&M Precious Metals in LA thrives, buying and smelting gold jewelry. Customers are surprised by their cash returns.

Members of the Order of St. Augustine, which Pope Leo XIV entered as Robert Prevost in his 20s, take the strictest vow of poverty, known as a Solemn Vow.

Beneficiaries of certain Medicare Advantage plans may be able to access supplemental benefits like greens fees and ski passes, as well as supplies and food for pets.

The state of California approved State Farm's request for an emergency 17% increase in homeowners insurance rates as the company deals with financial challenges after the Los Angeles wildfires.

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.81%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.76%.

A report from the National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com found nationwide inventory has gone up compared to last year as of March, but "access to affordable homes remains out of reach for many buyers."

The first monthly batch of Social Security benefits are paid later this May than in any other month this year due to a quirk in the 2025 calendar.

Student loan delinquencies have surged since a pause in reporting has concluded, with millions facing credit score declines, according to a New York Federal Reserve report.

United Airlines unveils new Boeing 787 aircraft with Polaris Studio suites, Ossetra caviar and Starlink connectivity for a premium in-flight experience.

Wall Street firms have been pushing to get private investments into the hands of individual investors, and they see the market for 401(k)-type retirement plans crucial to this growth.

Discover the best travel credit cards for summer and what they offer, from perks like lounge access, travel rewards and discounts, according to experts.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest consumer price index report showed that inflation ticked slightly higher in April as tariffs begin to have an economic impact.

Baby boomer homeowners hold trillions in home equity. Three-quarters of them are planning to leave their current home or the proceeds from its sale to their children or other relatives.

Apple is reportedly mulling higher prices for iPhones released this fall and is weighing product updates that could be cited as causing the price hikes rather than tariffs.

More than 45 million people will take trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year, marking the highest number in two decades, AAA projected.

A new report from the Southwest Public Policy Institute details how comparison-shopping tools such as Credit Karma give customers choices that are under threat from over-regulation

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage remained flat this week at 6.76%, according to the latest data from mortgage buyer Freddie Mac released on Thursday.