Consumer spending barely rose at start of holiday shopping season
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‘It’s kind of a perfect storm in those markets’: Rent growth is declining in these Sunbelt cities
The Sunbelt’s hottest pandemic rental markets are chilling out. The Sunbelt — a region that…
Read MoreNational Sandwich Day 2022: How to score freebies from Subway, Popeyes, Potbelly
Americans love their sandwiches, from Philly cheesesteaks to New England-style lobster rolls. But in these…
Read MoreDon’t let a one-week holiday trip become six months of credit card payments. Here are 3 tips for keeping travel costs down.
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. In 2022, holiday travel is predicted to…
Read MoreThis chart shows the widening gap between renters’ wages and their housing costs. Here’s what can be done to help.
For years, there’s been a gap between renters’ housing costs and their incomes. And it…
Read MoreAustralian retail sales stay frothy in September
SYDNEY — Australian retail sales rose by more than expected in September, confirming that consumers…
Read MoreConsumer spending picks up in September — and not just due to high inflation
The numbers: Consumer spending rose 0.6% in September as Americans spent more on travel and…
Read MoreHow to lower your homeowners insurance bill, and still stay covered
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. Home insurance costs are rising. Supply chain…
Read MoreHow last year’s housing market affected mortgage denials and what Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac using alternative credit scores means for potential homebuyers
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to use alternative credit…
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How to prepare for a recession when you don’t have a lot of money to spare
Low- to moderate-income Americans walloped by higher prices and economic insecurity may have darker days…
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