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Most Americans Are Delaying Parenthood Over Fear of Losing Their Homes
A majority of Americans are delaying having children over fears of losing their homes to rising costs, according to a new survey run by…
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How Gen Z’s lifestyle shift could change US housing market
Gen Zers are breaking into the housing market, despite ongoing affordability challenges and an increasingly uncertain economic landscape,…
Business
Map shows only 14 states where homeowners have not lost equity
U.S. homeowners have lost $9,200 in home equity over the past year, according to a new report, as the overheated housing market slowed to…
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Ex-Trump commissioner warns of "dangerous precedent" after new firing
President Donald Trump's firing of Dr. Erika McEntarfer, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) commissioner, was "totally groundless" and…
Politics
Will tariffs spell the end of Detroit's resurgence?
Detroit's comeback after decades of decline could now be undermined by the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs on the American car…
Politics
Home sale cancellations surge nationwide as thousands of deals fall through
Tens of thousands of pending home sales across the U.S. fell through in March, according to a new report by Redfin, as growing economic…
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China move could send US mortgages climbing
The deepening of President Donald Trump's trade war with China could push the country—the second-largest holder of U.S. debt—to dump its…
Business
Homeowners are being blocked from equity "safe haven," expert warns
A series of "negative credit shocks," coupled with high interest rates, is blocking millions of American homeowners from accessing their…
Politics
Republicans react to Donald Trump's 90-Day pause on reciprocal tariffs
Republicans are responding to President Donald Trump's sudden decision to pause most reciprocal tariffs just hours after they took effect…
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New poll shows nearly 25% of Republicans oppose Trump's tariff plan
A new poll by Reuters and Ipsos found that nearly 25 percent of Republicans oppose President Donald Trump's tariff plans. Why It Matters…
Business
Donald Trump's tariffs offer mortgage 'silver lining'
Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have thrown the global stock market into chaos and are likely to hurt the U.S. economy by increasing…
Politics
Donald Trump addresses whether he crashed markets on purpose
President Donald Trump has denied that he intended to crash the stock market after he previously posted a video on Truth Social about him…
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Trump adviser says Elon Musk is "simply protecting his own interests"
Top White House trade adviser Peter Navarro claimed on Sunday that billionaire Elon Musk is "simply protecting his own interests" after…
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Donald Trump tariffs: Three takeaways from Liberation Day announcement
President Donald Trump on Wednesday afternoon announced a raft of new tariffs, including a universal tariff on all imports, as he seeks to…
Business
DOGE stimulus check creator came up with plan in a dream
The concept of distributing stimulus checks from government savings might sound like a vision from a dream—and for James Fishback, the…
Politics
Social Security boost proposed for millions of Americans
The Trump administration will implement "the largest tax cut in history" through a series of actions, including eliminating taxes on…
Business
Number of unemployed claimants hits 1.9m, most since Nov 2021
The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits rose to 1.9 million last week, the highest level since November 2021, according…
Politics
Opinion: Biden delivered a new 'Roaring '20s.' Watch Trump try to take the credit.
Poor Donald Trump. Twice elected president only to have to clean up the economic messes left to him by Democrats. In 2016, he groused…
Politics
Donald Trump has a housing market problem
With mortgage rates ticking up and home prices still rising nationwide, Donald Trump will be inheriting the thorny problem of the U.S.…
Business
Housing market update: How to find out how much house you can afford
Knowing how much house you can afford helps you avoid financial stress and set realistic expectations. This can ensure you can comfortably…
Business
US stocks tumble from jobs report and ongoing inflation fears
U.S. stocks tumbled Friday morning due to December's strong jobs report and ongoing inflation fears. Why It Matters Wall Street set dozens…
Business
Average rate for 30-year mortgage reaches 6-month high
The average rate for a 30-year mortgage in the United States reached a six-month high this week and also leapfrogged the rate during the…
Politics
Trump tariff threats loom over US reliance on Canadian crude oil
What's New President-elect Donald Trump's threats to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods are sparking fears of higher gas prices…
Politics
Column: The U.S. economy is doing very well. But don't give too much credit to Biden — or Trump
One of Donald Trump’s closing campaign arguments was that he would deliver a new “golden age” for America. This week, he announced that…