Thana Prasongsin | Moment | Getty Images The typical newly built house on the market these days is smaller than those for sale a decade ago. Whether that is a good or bad sign will depend on your priorities for your future home. In the first quarter of 2024, a single family home newly under
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Ongoing problems with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid have delayed financial aid award letters — and have even prevented many high school seniors and their families from applying for aid at all. As of June 14, only 45% of the high school class of 2024 has completed the FAFSA, according to the National College Attainment Network.
Ascentxmedia | Istock | Getty Images The pace of inflation has subsided from its 2022 peak, but retirees and near-retirees are still feeling the shock of the surge in price growth. That is prompting many people to make significant changes to their retirement plans, according to new research from insurance company Prudential Financial. The firm’s
Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images When couples face financial stress, the best approach is to talk it out. But new research from Cornell University finds that is often the opposite of what happens. “When people feel stressed, they are more likely to think that if they initiate these conversations with their partner, it’s just
10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images There are areas in the U.S. that are considered to be the least difficult places to buy a home, according to a new real estate indicator. When the counties are sorted by index rank, Iroquois County, Illinois is the least difficult market to buy a home, according to
TikTok is chock-full of tips for building wealth. The latest money-saving trend taking over is the “no-spend month,” which encourages TikTok users to cut out all non-essential purchases for a set period. But, in this case, even the best intentions can backfire. Here is what you should know before swearing off unnecessary spending. The no-spend rules The
People walk past a restaurant, with a hiring sign outside, in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 5, 2023. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images The unemployment rate, which has remained low for two years, has been inching higher in the first half of the year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For
Lourdes Balduque | Moment | Getty Images The U.S. Department of Education may extend eligibility of a popular student loan forgiveness program to early childhood educators. The Department on Thursday announced that it was issuing a request for information on potentially broadening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to include workers in early childhood education
An exterior view of the Supreme Court on June 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images In a closely watched case, the Supreme Court on Thursday denied a challenge to a federal tax on certain foreign investments — but left questions about whether a wealth tax is constitutional. The case, Moore v.
Fg Trade | E+ | Getty Images As older members of Generation X inch toward their golden years, the pressure of retirement saving is on — especially for those sandwiched between the financial burdens of caring for both elderly parents and adult children. About half, or 48%, of Gen Xers say they won’t have enough
Joe Biden and Donald Trump Getty Images Voters, ages 50 and up, will have a strong influence on the November election. And politicians who want to win their vote would be wise to emphasize personal economic issues that affect them, particularly Social Security, according to a new AARP poll of likely voters from the 44
Tanja Ivanova | Moment | Getty Images Student loan borrowers have until the end of June to meet a deadline that could lead to quicker debt forgiveness. Some could even see their debt cleared immediately. Those with several student loans who apply for so-called loan consolidation by June 30 — a move that packages multiple federal
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