Home price declines will accelerate even as sales bottom out early next year, economist says

Home prices have dropped, even in some of the most popular areas. Justin Sullivan/ Staff/ Getty Images The decline in home prices will accelerate even as sales are headed for a bottom early next year, according to Pantheon Macroeconomics. The assessment came as the NAHB index fell for the 11th straight month to hit the…

A Twitter engineer fired after clashing with Elon Musk said he found out only when a friend sent him Musk’s tweet

Musk at a 2022 Halloween party. Taylor Hill/Getty Images A Twitter engineer who clashed with Elon Musk on Twitter said he found out he was fired from Musk’s tweet. Eric Frohnhoefer had tweeted that Musk was “wrong” about how Twitter runs, and the two went back and forth. Musk fired three engineers, including Frohnhoefer, for…

Disney World is raising prices for the second time this year — and it’ll cost as much as $189 a day

Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in April 2022. AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Disney World announced price increases starting in December that will vary based on the day and park. Disney’s parks had previously raised the price of its Genie+ service. The parks have been a boon for the company this year, with revenue increasing…

5 things to keep in mind about running a small business

Getty Images Since 2022, small business ownership has increased significantly. Achieving productivity can help maintain and streamline operations. The right people and resources can help you achieve your small business goals.  From 2019 to 2020, small business applications in the US increased to 24.2%. Today, these businesses continue to thrive, with US ownership reaching approximately…

A quarter of entrepreneurs said holiday sales will determine if their businesses can survive in 2023. Here are 2 strategies they’re implementing to save them.

Throughout the pandemic, many small-business owners have faced challenges during the holidays, such as rising inflation, supply chain woes, and changing consumer habits. JGI/Tom Grill/Getty Images Q4 is often the most important time of year for small-business owners who are hoping to reap holiday sales. However, in the last two years, many entrepreneurs have faced…

Mortgage rates fall below 7% in the largest weekly drop since July as inflationary pressures ease

The housing market has been hit this year as interest rates have climbed. Phillip Spears/ Getty Images A key US mortgage rate fell below 7%, marking the largest weekly fall since July, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday.  The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.9%, down from 7.14%.  The rate has…

Trade in your pickup truck for a Prius if you want a more reliable vehicle, Consumer Reports says

The Toyota Prius is one of the most reliable new cars you can buy, according to Consumer Reports. Toyota Consumer Reports released its annual ranking of the most reliable car brands, models, and categories. Hybrid cars and SUVs are among the most reliable vehicles you can buy.  Makers of electric vehicles are still working out…