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According to the IRS, this year’s “Tax Day” will be different.Mark your calendars for these important tax dates
Last year, two-thirds of households received an income tax refund, according to IRS statistics. read more
U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall, Giving Homebuyers Some Peace of Mind
Interest rates on 30-year mortgages average 6.33%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday. read more
Want to estimate your monthly utility bills before buying a new home? This new service may help.
A new feature at the brokerage firm will allow homebuyers to estimate their monthly utility payments. read more
Good news for homebuyers: housing market shows signs of ‘normalization’
A new report from Realtor.com says the housing market is leaning in the buyer’s court as property price growth slows and inventories rise. read more
Student loan servicer at center of debt forgiveness scandal hasn’t paid off one of his debts in years
In a brief filed with the Supreme Court, legal experts wrote that the lapse in payments questioned whether Missouri was eligible to sue over the policy. read more
What is the current state of student loans? Here are answers to five common questions.
Here are the biggest issues surrounding student loans for 2023 and what borrowers can do to prepare in the midst of uncertainty. read more
Some EVs significantly reduce their range in freezing cold. A comparison of the 13 models yields the following:
Range loss is a major concern for EV owners. A new study found that some models lose as little as 3% in the cold, while others lose up to a third. read more
Inflation is easing, but some food prices are expected to soar in 2023. This includes the nearly 60% increase in price over the past year.
The average price for a dozen large eggs reached $4.25 in December, up from $1.79 a year earlier. read more
