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Mortgage rates could hit 8%, economists say, citing a worrying sign not seen since the Great Recession
The 30-year rate is 'at a critical stage,' Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association…
Personal-loan rates are half credit-card APRs. Is now the time to consolidate?
Credit-card debt consolidators were able to slash nearly half of their balances on average and improve…
My sister squandered our parents’ millions, asked me to give her $10,000, then made me a tempting offer. Should I take it?
'She and my brother actually admitted to dropping close to $1 million in one day via…
We want culture, dining and wilderness in areas with homes for $300,000 – so where should we retire?
'Add scenic views and some space between neighbors (not isolation) to complete the package.'
‘Delay as much as you can’: Waiting to claim Social Security can provide the biggest payout.
Timing Social Security can be difficult, but because people are living longer in general, the best…
‘Delay as much as you can’: Waiting to claim Social Security can provide the biggest payout.
Timing Social Security can be difficult, but because people are living longer in general, the best…
Striking workers need unemployment pay — and fast, this lawmaker says
As employees increasingly walk off the job, California will try to become third and biggest state…
Global investors expect China to deliver a massive fiscal stimulus. Here’s why it may never arrive.
Investors awaiting a big round of fiscal stimulus to buoy China's economy may end up disappointed,…
These money and investing tips can get you through August with no sweat
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Richest 10% linked to 40% of the emissions warming Earth. Should we tax investments accordingly?
UMass Amherst researchers suggest better climate policy would punish carbon-intensive investments and not put a carbon…
‘I’m only interested in zero risk’: I’m inheriting $100,000. Is a 5.5% CD a good rate? Where else should I invest?
"I’ve never had this kind of money before, or access to this kind of money."