Economy

Home Prices, Buying & Selling 2015: US Home Value Rises in November

The value of homes here in the states rose significantly this past November. Learn more here. When prices on goods and services go up, there's an increased likelihood that more people won't be able to afford or buy them.

iPhone 6 Plus Eats into iPad Mini Sales

Apple finally entered the large-screen smartphone category with the new iPhone 6 lineup, although the larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus could eat into iPad Mini sales.

Tap That App: Yaveo, The First of Many Internet TV Subscription Services (Hands On Review)

In which we go hands-on with Yaveo, DirecTV's first Spanish-language Internet TV subscription service.

Stock Market Recap: Dow Jones Down Big, Oil Continues Slide

Oil at lowest level since April 2009 Stocks took a big hit Monday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 300 points and the S&P 500 falling almost 2 percent.

T-Mobile to Pass Sprint in 2015, Says CEO Legere

According to CEO and president John Legere, the nation's fourth-largest carrier will be making some serious strides against competitors in 2015.

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Availability Improves; Sales Forecasts Up

Despite supply constraints keeping Apple from meeting the demand for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, it looks like the Cupertino giant has been able to reduce shipment times on some models but the company may have to make it up next year.

Social Media Saturday: Facebook's YouTube Creep, Twitter's Facebook Creep, and Snapchat's Ever-Expanding War Chest

This week in social media, Facebook continued encroaching on YouTube's turf, Twitter continued rolling out changes that mirror Facebook, Pinterest officially launched advertising, and Snapchat raised nearly half a billion in funding from an eager investment round.

Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Release Date for Samsung Imminent in U.S. as Galaxy S5, Note 3 Downloads Spotted & Note 4, Edge, S4 Possibly Confirmed In Rollout Starting January 2015

The Android L race continues, but it looks like Samsung is well on its way towards a January 2015 release date for the Android 5.0 Lollipop update in the U.S. -- with the Galaxy S5, Note 4, Note Edge, Note 4, and S4 at the top of the OTA roll out list -- if a recent purported leak on Reddit turns out to be genuine.

GM Recall 2015: General Motors Announces Three New Recalls Related to Ignition Systems

When will it end for GM? The legendary automaker has just announced three new recalls. Learn more here.

Stock Market News 2015: Stocks Mostly Down on First Trading Day of the Year

Stocks headed lower to ring in the New Year The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down about 17 points in late-day trading on Friday. The S&P 500 continues its losing streak that could become its third-straight day of decline.

Obamacare Penalty 2015: Health Insurance Fines to Increase Varying on Income But Exemptions May Save People Money

Individuals and families without health insurance coverage for 2015 should expect a penalty fine higher than in 2014.

Unemployment Rate & Numbers 2015 Update: More Americans Sign Up For Unemployment Benefits While Laws In 21 States Increase Minimum Wage

More Americans signed up for unemployment benefits last week bringing totals to 298,000, according to the Labor Department. The figure was an increase of 17,000 from the previous week.

Best Headphones for the New Year

Give your ears some listening pleasure this year If you are tired of poor sounding headphones during your workout or music listening session, you have come to the right place.

The Top Tech Stories of 2014 Shaping the Future of the Internet in the U.S.

This year, more than any in recent memory, we awoke to the realities of the problems and promise inherent in what has become our hyper-connected, 21st century lives.

Fulfill Your New Year's 2015 Resolution to Be Healthy With Treadmill Sales on SOLE & More at Dick's Sporting Goods, Sears

Running or jogging is a great way to enjoy nature, take in fresh air and get fit., but he bone-chilling temperatures of winter take the fun out of outdoor activity. With 2015 coming, there is no better time to buy a treadmill than now, especially with New Year's resolutions promoting retailers to offer generous discounts on fitness equipment.

Play-Doh Offering Extruder Replacements After Parents Complain of Penis-Shaped Toy in Sweet Shoppe Cake Mountain Set [Pic]

Some parents got an unexpected holiday surprise when their child gleefully opened the Play-Doh Cake Mountain playset on Christmas morning: an icing applicator that looks like a penis.

Spain Bans Uber Car Service: Company's Appeal Could Take Months

The Web-based taxi app helps passengers find a taxi, private car or rideshare from their mobile phone.

Dow Jones Stock Market Update: Experts Predict Effect of Greece, Europe's Economy on US Stocks

U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday at a record for the 53rd time this year. However, experts expect to notch another year of gains due to the optimistic economic outlook.

2016 Presidential Election Candidates Odds: Jeb Bush Quits Health Job, Benefitted from Obamacare, Leads GOP Nomination Poll

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has increased his lead in a hypothetical poll among potential Republican Party presidential candidates.

Year in Review: The 10 Best Smartphones of 2014

As we approach the countdown to New Year's 2015, here's our countdown of the top 10 smartphones launched in 2014.