‘Wait to buy tech’ and 6+ other tips to help you save during Memorial Day sales

Over 50 percent of shoppers plan to participate in Memorial Day sales this year, but they’re expected to spend way less than usual, according to a recent survey from RetailMeNot. You might be one of them: You’re looking for deals on a couple of wish list items, but between rising gas and grocery prices, your … Read more

GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion as video game seller threatens hostile bid

GameStop has offered to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, a move that would give the video game retailer control over a decades-old online marketplace where people can buy and sell collectibles, apparel, and other goods. Under the takeover proposal, GameStop said on Sunday it is offering $125 per share for eBay in cash and stock. The … Read more

These are the types of homebuyers who should buy this spring, according to experts

Spring is typically a smart time to buy a home, but who should consider it in this year’s buying landscape? Creative Images Lab/Getty Images Today’s mortgage rates are lower than they were just a few weeks ago — but still higher than many borrowers had hoped for heading into this spring homebuying season. After bottoming … Read more

DHS pauses plans to buy warehouses for immigrant detention

Under Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement bought up mega warehouses around the country that could house up to 8,000 immigrants per facility. But local leaders and members of Congress in some of the districts where the detention centers were planned pushed back. Maryland sued successfully to stop ICE from developing a warehouse near Hagerstown. … Read more

The Amazon Big Spring Sale is your sign to buy a Kindle — they’re up to 37% off right now

When it comes to e-readers, Amazon Kindle is arguably the most popular brand out there. There are a number of models, but they all have a few things in common — they’re lightweight, easy to use and give you access to tons of books. Now, during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, you can get Kindle e-readers … Read more

Is spring still the best time to buy a home? Experts weigh in

The housing market could look a lot different this spring, and buyers may want to take note. Yuliya Taba/Getty Images For years, conventional wisdom held that spring was the undisputed best time to buy a home — more listings, more competition, more urgency. But the current housing market landscape looks almost nothing like the one … Read more

An iconic Oregon waterfall was put up for sale on Redfin. Lawmakers approved the money to buy it

The state of Oregon may soon have some new public property: A spectacular waterfall, beloved by generations, that was recently put up for sale on Redfin. Abiqua Falls — known for its 92-foot (28-meter) vertical drop over a columnar basalt cliff — has been privately owned for over a century but open to the public. … Read more