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‘Everybody thinks we’re in a recession, except the labor market’: Economists don’t see signs of downturn in jobs data
The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover data raises the stakes for Friday’s jobs report, said Bledi Taska, chief economist of labor analysis group Lightcast. Read More
‘It just defies logic:’ The IRS audited both ex-FBI director James Comey and former deputy Andrew McCabe. What are the odds?
The IRS said it was ‘ludicrous and untrue to suggest that senior IRS officials somehow targeted specific individuals.’ Read More
Americans are growing ‘increasingly frustrated’ with the economy and gloomy about the housing market, Fannie Mae survey says
Americans trying to buy or sell a home are becoming more pessimistic, a new survey by Fannie Mae says. Read More
‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Star Kyle Richards Lists Aspen Home for $9.75M
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Kyle Richards is making another real estate move. She and husband Mauricio Umansky, founder of the real estate firm The Agency, placed their Aspen, CO, abode on the market for $9.75 million. Read More
Here’s how much housing inventory has risen with higher rates. Our interactive map can help you track the number of homes available for sale near you.
A MarketWatch analysis of Realtor.com data for large markets shows an increase in total listings, but inventory remains low by traditional standards. Read More
‘We’re still seeing net buying’: After markets posted the most brutal first half in 50 years, here’s a plan for investors in 2022
There can be big gaps between the risks investors say they can handle — and what their finances will actually allow. Read More
Realize your savings goals with this empowering social money tool
The savings circle is morphing into a modern option for those working to lift themselves up financially. Here’s how it works. Read More
Don’t give up on a road trip yet—consider renting an electric car
If you’re still itching to drive to your vacation destination this summer, we’ll show you how to do it — and save money. Read More
‘Fewer signed contracts, fewer bidding wars’: A slowdown in Manhattan real estate may be a grim warning for the U.S. housing market
A cooling market and elevated prices are a double-edged sword in New York City, and elsewhere. Read More
How inflation could affect 2023 tax brackets: You may get an unexpected ‘tax cut,’ in a way
Federal income tax rate brackets, and many other federal tax parameters, are indexed for inflation. Read More
