Helpful tips for easing the transition from summertime to school time.        Press Release Distribution Service

Back-to-school shopping: Kids influenced by social media push parents to overspend

Kids pushing their parents for the coolest in back-to-school gear is a late-summer tradition. Today, kids have backup: social media influencers.        Press Release Distribution Service

Helpful tips for easing the transition from summertime to school time.        Press Release Distribution Service

Bank will pay customers to take out mortgages by offering negative interest rates in Denmark

Jyske Bank, the third-largest bank in Denmark, announced that it would lend homebuyers at an interest rate of -0.5% for a 10-year mortgage.        Press Release Distribution Service

'Flabbergasted': Chase Bank forgives all credit card debt for Canadian customers

Canadians who had credit cards with Chase Bank could breathe a sigh of relief Thursday when the company said it would “forgive” all outstanding debt.        Press Release Distribution Service

Will mortgage rates keep dropping? Homeowners and buyers benefit from lower interest rates

Mortgage rates dropped to nearly three-year lows on China trade fears and a Fed rate cut. That’s helping homeowners and buyers in the market now.        Press Release Distribution Service

Social Security sent out some wrong estimates. What you need to know

A very limited number of paper statements that showed estimated benefits in retirement ended up wrong. Here’s why and what consumers need to know.        Press Release Distribution Service

Slump in overseas travel to U.S. is expected to continue through 2020

The decline in U.S. share of overseas travel is set to continue through 2022, costing 266,000 jobs. The trade war and strong dollar are culprits.        Press Release Distribution Service

Two weeks after debut, Betterment's high-yield savings product takes a haircut

Betterment lowers high-interest savings account to 2.41% APY two weeks after debut, highlighting that online banks will reduce rates as the Fed does.        Press Release Distribution Service

Will stockholders approve the merger between GateHouse owner and Gannett?

Stockholders need to OK the tie-up of New Media Investment Group’s GateHouse Media and USA TODAY owner Gannett. Could new investments complicate that?        Press Release Distribution Service

Why the dog days of August makes 401(k) investors sweat

August is worst month for stocks the past 10 years, with an average 0.78% loss. Blame light trading, global events and markets that run out of steam        Press Release Distribution Service

Metals Stocks: Gold returns to six-year highs as global yields slide and stocks look shaky

Gold returns to multiyear highs hit earlier this week as Italian political jitters and another wrinkle in the U.S.-China trade talks sends investors scampering into safe haven assets. Press Release Distribution Service

Cannabis Watch: CannTrust’s auditor KPMG withdraws audits for 2018 and March quarter after illegal grow scandal

Troubled Canadian cannabis company CannTrust Holdings Inc. said Friday its auditor KPMG is withdrawing its audits of the company’s financial statements for 2018 and the recent March quarter, saying they can no longer be relied on. Press Release Distribution Service

Summer camp costing you a fortune? Now's the time to start planning for next year

While it may be too late to curb camp costs this summer, now is actually a good time to start taking steps to trim your camp tab for next year.        Press Release Distribution Service

Gun-control policies like universal background checks in cities may not have the same effect on homicides in rural areas

Many Americans have renewed the call for gun legislation in the wake of recent mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio, El Paso, Texas and Gilroy, Calif. Press Release Distribution Service

Economic Report: Jobless claims fall to 209,000 in early August and signal labor market is still strong

The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in early August fell back near post 2008 recession lows, signaling the labor market remains quite strong even though the economy has softened. Initial jobless claims dropped by 8,000 to 209,000. Press Release Distribution Service

Dow drops over 500 points, or 2%, in early trading as trade concerns linger

U.S. stocks are sinking again on Wednesday as fearful investors dumped shares and shoveled money into bonds. The Dow fell more than 500 points, or 2%.        Press Release Distribution Service

The Tell: U.S. government bonds going negative are a real possibility, Pimco analyst says

Some $14 trillion in government bonds offer negative yields and the U.S. could soon be a part of that legion, according to Joachim Fels, a global economic adviser for Pimco. Press Release Distribution Service

This common life event can double your risk of filing for bankruptcy

The researchers analyzed Bureau of Labor Statistics data of more than 12,500 people. Press Release Distribution Service

Apple Card: Some people will get invitations to apply but rest broader release later this month

Apple is sending invitations to apply for its new Apple Card to those who showed interest when it was announced. Everyone else can apply later this month.        Press Release Distribution Service

Upgrade: This is the No. 1 airline rewards program

New U.S. News analysis reveals which programs are worth your time Press Release Distribution Service

Jeff Bezos has sold almost $3 billion in Amazon stock over the past week

Jeff Bezos has sold nearly $3 billion worth of Amazon.com Inc. stock in the past week, just as the shares have suffered their worst losing streak in 13 years. Press Release Distribution Service

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