Asked on Reddit: Can I justify an expensive hobby?
It turns out financial experts think it’s OK to indulge — in a balanced way.
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Some Warren Buffett wisdom on his last day leading Berkshire Hathaway
Buffett spent six decades building up the Berkshire conglomerate.
Sprinkles Cupcakes closing all stores New Year’s Eve
Founder Candace Nelson was surprised by the closures, which come without explanation from the company's...
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to the lowest level of the year at 6.15%
It's an encouraging sign for prospective home buyers.
Wall Street falls in light trading on the final day of 2025, another banner year for markets
2025 was a banner year for markets was driven by both optimism and uncertainty.
How to build an emergency fund, pay off debt and make a plan for your money in 2026
As many start writing their New Year’s resolutions, financial goals are also making the list.
Trump made lots of tariff threats in 2025. Here’s some that never materialized
While many threats led to a barrage of new import taxes, others never materialized.
US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low
Applications for unemployment aid are viewed as a proxy for layoffs.
Meta buys Singapore startup Manus in latest move to advance its artificial intelligence efforts
Meta reportedly closed the deal at more than $2 billion.
Seafood sales steady for New Year’s Eve; king crab leg price skyrockets
Shrimp, scallops, lobster and other seafood delights cost about the same this year as last...
December interest rate cut was a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show
Minutes released Tuesday underscore the divisions and uncertainty permeating the central bank.
Idaho company recalls nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef for E. coli risk
The recall involves 16-ounce packages labeled “Forward Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef.”
Business Briefcase: Chamber accepting Leadership Class of 2026 applications
POTTSVILLE — Applications are open for the Schuylkill Leadership Class of 2026, a “professional development...