‘Frustrated’ McDonald’s exec rips viral reports of $18 Big Mac as painting inaccurate picture of fast food titan
McDonald’s U.S. chief executive officer said reports about soaring Big Mac prices paint an inaccurate picture of the company, which has seen profits rise by about a third since 2019 and is preparing to introduce $5 combo menu items. “It frustrates and concerns me and many of our franchisees when we hear about the sale […]
How to connect your AirPods to your Mac, MacBook
Did you know that Your AirPods Is it compatible with Mac desktops and MacBook laptops? That is correct. That seamless experience you expect from Apple extends to your listening devices too: Let’s take a look at how to set up your AirPods to work with your MacBook or iMac. Get security alerts, expert tips – […]
Freddie Mac proposes buying home equity loans
Government-backed mortgage securitizer Freddie Mac is considering whether to expand its portfolio of first-time mortgages and become a buyer of home-equity loans, a move that could offer borrowers more favorable terms than they can get in the private credit market. Public comment on the proposal, which closed less than a week ago, has drawn praise […]
Mac users are tech elitists: poll
Mac users have been revealed to be the tech elite who believe their devices are far superior to others and will never be infected with viruses or malware. In fact, 91% of people say their Macs are better than the competition, and three-quarters don’t think they need to thoroughly clean their Macs as often as […]
‘Shock flavors’: Why one company makes mac & cheese and pizza ice cream
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream typically draws customers with gourmet takes on classic ice creams like vanilla and pistachio. But every once in a while, the New York-based parlor chain and manufacturer sneaks in a so-called “shock flavor,” like Hidden Valley Ranch or Pizza. A few years ago, Kraft Heinz approached Van Leeuwen, a New York-based […]
Mortgage rates dip lower on positive inflation news, hold at near 7%: Freddie Mac
Buyers in the market saw borrowing costs fall slightly this week. (iStock) Mortgage rates rose above 7% again this week, but Freddie Mac said April’s inflation numbers were a promising step toward relief. The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for the week ending May 16 was 7.02%, according to Freddie Mac’s latest […]
Mortgage rates dropped this week, but still sit above 7%: Freddie Mac
Interest rates on 30-year mortgages fell from 7.22% to 7.09%. (iStock) Mortgage rates have been rising steadily in recent weeks, but rates are finally starting to fall. As of May 9, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage interest rate was 7.09%. Reported by Freddie Mac. This is a significant drop from last week, when interest […]
Mac and MacBook hit with ‘Cuckoo’ malware stealing sensitive data
Apple’s macOS is once again in the spotlight with a new type of malware attack that steals files from targeted computers. These files may contain sensitive information and, if accessed by perpetrators, could be used to commit further crimes. If you own an Apple device running macOS on an Intel or ARM silicon chip, here’s […]
Mortgage rates push higher with no relief in sight: Freddie Mac
As mortgage rates remain high, homebuyers are looking for ways to lower costs. (iStock) The Federal Reserve is unlikely to reverse its restrictive policy stance anytime soon, pushing mortgage rates further into the 7% range, according to Freddie Mac. The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for the week ending May 2 was […]
Mortgage rates are nearing 7% as inflation ticks back up: Freddie Mac
According to Freddie Mac, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage last week was 6.88%. (iStock ) Mortgage interest rates continue to rise steadily. Last week, 30-year mortgage rates averaged 6.88%. Reported by Freddie Mac. Last week, interest rates averaged 6.82%, and a year ago, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate […]