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California reparations push could give Black residents hundreds of thousands of dollars — here’s what they say they would do with it
Keisha Brown, 49, is married with five children and lives in a Bay Area suburb. Even with two incomes, she said, she and her family are struggling. Rent keeps going Read more
‘When we dated for 5 years, he implied he was financially secure’: My husband was always hesitant about his finances. Now I know why.
Dear Quentin, My husband and I make about the same salary, and live modestly. Six months after we married, I found out my husband’s net worth is virtually zero. He Read more
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
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
Here’s another sign that home-improvement demand is falling
For a second straight day, an S&P 500 index component reported earnings that pointed to weakness in home-improvement demand. What that means for home improvement retailers Home Depot Inc. and Read more
Home buyer demand sees ‘significant decline’ and it’s unclear when that will change, M/I Homes says
M/I Homes Inc. reported third-quarter profit and revenue that rose to record levels, as a 13% increase in average sales prices helped offset a “significant decline” in home buyer demand. Read more
My boyfriend has a nicer house, and says I should live with him. My mortgage is paid off. He believes I should pay half of his monthly costs. Is that fair?
Dear Quentin, My boyfriend owns a house with a 30-year mortgage balance of $150,000 on a 4% interest rate. He has $275,000 in cash and retirement accounts. He is retired. 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