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There are 40 million renters in America. Their ‘political mobilization’ could influence the midterm elections.
Forty-four million households rent in the United States — but are politicos treating those tenants as an influential voting bloc? Renters have historically been less likely to vote when compared to Read more
Inflation takes its toll on American finances as emergency funds run dry and mortgage rates surpass 7%, Freddie Mac says
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. ‘The calm before the storm’: Employer healthcare premiums hold steady despite inflation, but experts warn that may not last Healthcare inflation will likely Read more
Opinion: Building subsidized low-income housing actually lifts property values in a neighborhood, contradicting NIMBY concerns
Building multiple publicly subsidized low-income housing developments in a neighborhood doesn’t lower the value of other homes in the area—and in fact can even increase their worth, according to a new Read more
Republican and Democratic parents ‘deeply polarized’ over K-12 school subjects ahead of midterm elections and mortgage applications drop after rates top 7%, the highest since 2001
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. An increase in Social Security can only do so much — new thinking is needed for older adults in the modern workforce For Read more
New York has the most expensive rents in the U.S. This city is No. 2…
Rents in Boston are soaring past housing costs in famously pricey California cities like San Francisco and San Jose, making it the country’s second most expensive city for tenants, according to Read more
China outnumbers the U.S. for the first time in this ranking of the world’s ‘best’ universities and U.S. economy will likely fall into recession, former Fed official says
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. China outnumbers the U.S. for the first time in this ranking of the world’s ‘best’ universities Artificial intelligence is among the few fields Read more
The 10 most affordable housing markets for homebuyers, according to Zillow
Rejoice, fans of “The Office” — if you’re looking to buy a home, Scranton, Pa. also happens to be the most affordable housing market in America, according to a new report. Read more
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 ahead. Many economists and executives are predicting a recession within the next year — if the U.S. isn’t in one Read more
More retirees are finding good reasons to live like the ‘Golden Girls.’ Here’s how to find compatible roommates.
Betty White’s death at the end of last year brought back memories of her role as the kind but dim retiree Rose Nylund on the 1980s sitcom “Golden Girls,” in Read more