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Mortgage rates fall to their lowest level since September 2022, giving a ‘much-needed boost’ to the housing market
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.15%, Freddie Mac said in his latest weekly survey on Thursday. Read more
“I have $30,000 in my savings account”: I am 56 years old, divorced, unemployed and mother of 4 adult children. I invented products that will cost $20,000 to market. Should I use my savings?
“The last 20 years have been simply difficult” Read more
Here’s how Girl Scouts will empower women to roll in dough throughout their lives — beyond selling cookies
Girl Scouts and Charles Schwab Roll Out Financial Literacy Badges for Wealth Building, Entrepreneurship, Fraud Awareness, Budgeting and Investing Read more
Some home builders offer mortgage rates as low as 3%. Here’s why they do it.
Homebuilders are playing hardball by offering mortgage rates as low as 3% on new homes to stimulate buyer demand. Read more
Households earning $100,000 or more cut spending more aggressively. What is going on?
More American adults said their monthly expenses exceeded their monthly income in December, according to a report released this week. Read more
US housing starts plummet in 2022 as country builds fewer homes
Construction of new homes in the United States fell 1.4% in December, the Commerce Department said Thursday. Read more
Skilled workers shouldn’t miss out on high-paying jobs just because they don’t have a bachelor’s degree
Companies that hire employees without a degree create a productive workplace. Read more
Learn how to set limits, it will help you achieve your financial goals
Setting financial boundaries can be uncomfortable, but it’s an empowering skill that can help protect you, your relationships, and your finances. Read more