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A majority of Americans want to live in a place with strong gun-control laws: Redfin poll
A new survey reveals what’s on voters’ minds when it comes to housing, as the country heads towards the midterms on Nov. 8. Read More
IRS should brace for ‘broad and deep’ scrutiny if Republicans win midterm elections. Here’s why every taxpayer should care.
‘What I don’t want to see is IRS annual appropriations gutted,’ one former official said. Read More
The Powerball jackpot is now $1.6 billion, the highest prize in U.S. lottery history
There hasn’t been a Powerball jackpot winner since Aug. 3. Read More
Americans consider side gigs as a way to fight inflation
Millennials and Generation Z are among those most likely to be pursuing a side hustle.
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If I sell my rental I can pay off my primary mortgage and be debt-free. Is that a good idea in this housing market?
‘My primary home is worth $265,000 and has $108,000 left on the mortgage.’ Read More
Home buyers are looking older — and whiter
The share of first-time home buyers hit an all-time low, while white Americans accounted for 88% of buyers in a 12-month survey period. Read More
Famous glaciers like Kilimanjaro and Yellowstone could disappear in decades: UNESCO
Glaciers are key to biodiversity, which feeds the planet, and to tourism. But unchecked global warming leaves them at great risk by 2050. Read More
Walmart vs. Kroger: How their prices compare on milk, bread, eggs and other grocery essentials
Walmart and Kroger both have strengths and weaknesses. Which one is best for your grocery shopping needs? Read More
