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Mortgage rates drop to lowest level since September 2022 — giving housing market a ‘much-needed boost’
Interest rates on 30-year mortgages average 6.15%, Freddie Mac said in the latest weekly survey on Thursday. read more
“I have $30,000 in my savings account”: I am 56 years old, divorced, unemployed, and the mother of four grown-up children. I invented a product that cost him $20,000 to market. Should I use my savings?
“The last 20-odd years have been rough edges.” read more
Here’s how Girl Scouts don’t just sell cookies, they keep women rolling in the dough for life.
Girl Scouts and Charles Schwab deploy 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 have taken a tough stance to boost buyer demand by cutting mortgage rates to 3% for new homes. read more
Households with incomes above $100,000 are more aggressive in cutting spending. what happened?
A majority of US adults said their monthly spending exceeded their monthly income in December, according to a report released this week. read more
US housing starts are down in 2022. This is because the country is building fewer homes.
US new home construction fell 1.4% in December, according to the US Department of Commerce. 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 with non-degree qualifications create productive workplaces. read more
Learn to set boundaries — help you reach your financial goals
Setting money boundaries can be awkward, but it’s a powerful skill that can help protect you, your relationships, and your finances. read more
