First came the pandemic, then came inflation. Americans already feel anxiety caused by rising prices. However, experts say that women are feeling it more acutely. A mix of factors — including Read more
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My friend has no 401(k), but she likes to spend money. She wants to go on a spa weekend for our 40th birthdays. Should I give her financial advice instead?
I am very fortunate to have a steady career and a 401(k), and I have been able to put money aside for my children’s education. This was not always the Read more
Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf: ‘Real-estate values moderating in the long term are a good thing’ and believe it or not, gas prices have been edging down ahead of Fourth of July
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. ‘Grant Bae was a scam’: FTC shuts down grant-writing service they say ripped off dozens of minority-owned businesses during the pandemic Regulators say Read more
Opinion: Wisely, the January 6 hearings into Trump’s failed coup are narrating a story that has a moral that we can care about
CAMBRIDGE, England (Project Syndicate)—A new show currently airing gives fresh meaning to the term reality TV. Call it “American Democracy: Clear and Present Danger.” It should be required viewing. Almost 18 Read more
Gas prices edge down just in time for July Fourth travel — here’s why
It’s a cool breeze during a hot moment, but it’s not the summer weather. As record-breaking numbers of Americans pack their cars and travel to Fourth of July barbecues that Read more
The cities where home prices are poised drop in the next couple of years, according to one researcher
Mortgage rates are cooling off after sharply rising. But expect home prices to start slowing, and even dropping, in some of the most overheated markets in the country over the Read more
Good news: These 3 states and 3 cities will increase their minimum wage on July 1. Do you live in one of them?
Starting July 1, workers in several states will be entitled to a higher minimum wage. Thanks to a law enacted three years ago, Connecticut residents who currently make $13 an Read more
I’m a recent widow. I’m building a house on my son’s and daughter-in-law’s land. Do I have legal ownership? What if they decide to sell, divorce, or die before me?
Dear MarketWatch, My son and daughter-in-law just moved into their new home, which is on a one-acre lot. They want me to move nearby, as I lost my spouse recently. Read more
Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf: ‘Real-estate values moderating in the long term are a good thing’
Mortgage rates have risen, slowing down activity in the housing sector. Wells Fargo — along with many other companies — is trimming staff, in response to the grimmer economic outlook. Read more
Mortgage rates take a breather after nearly doubling in one year’s time
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.7% for the week ending June 30, according to data released by Freddie Mac on Thursday. That’s down 11 basis points from the previous week Read more