Mortgage rates stay under 7%. Should you buy a home now?

Where did the home buyers go? 7% mortgage rates sap any remaining energy from the housing market

Home buyers are still struggling with affordability, the National Association of Realtors said.

MarketWatch - 4d

Which iPhone 16 Model Should You Buy?

Should you save up for the iPhone 16 or save some cash with the new iPhone 16e? We break down Apple’s complicated lineup.

Wired - 4d

Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.

Mortgage rates are down to a nearly three-month low. But if you’re thinking of buying a home, beware of these hidden costs.

MarketWatch - 4d

Should you open a 6-month CD now?

A 6-month CD can still be advantageous for savers to open now. Here's why.

CBS News - 6h

Should you use a home equity loan for spring home renovations?

These loans can be a smart option due to fixed rates and stable payments, but they aren't right for every borrower.

CBS News - 1d

Do you need to make $100,000 to buy a home? Census data says yes

The median income for new homebuyers has increased sharply since the Covid pandemic and surpassed six figures, according to an NBC News analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.

NBC News - 3d

How much home $300,000 buys you in every U.S. state—in Hawaii, it's about as much space as a shipping container

A $300,000 homebuying budget can get you four times more space depending on which state you live in.

CNBC - 1d

Home Depot says high interest rates are hampering home-remodeling plans

“There’s just no denying the deferral that we’re still seeing,” said Billy Bastek, Home Depot’s executive vice president of merchandising.

MarketWatch - 6h

Starbucks asks office workers to stay at home as it announces 1,100 job cuts

Corporate lay-offs are the first for coffee shop chain since 2018

Financial Times - 1d

Should Broadcom really buy parts of Intel? It could be ‘extremely lucrative.’

Broadcom would only be interested in Intel’s core PC- and server-chip units, Piper Sandler speculated.

MarketWatch - 4d

What to know about home prices if you're looking to buy or sell

With spring selling season just around the corner, buyers may start to see a slight thaw of the real estate market. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.

CBS News - 11h

HELOC hiccups: 7 things to watch for when you apply

Avoiding these common HELOC application mistakes can speed up the process and improve your approval odds.

CBS News - 10h

We're buying the dip in an AI data center play still under pressure post-DeepSeek

We see this as an opportunity.

CNBC - 4d

The US Is Considering a TP-Link Router Ban—Should You Worry?

Several government departments are investigating TP-Link routers over Chinese cyberattack fears, but the company denies links.

Wired - 4d

Buy Nike’s stock aggressively as new CEO’s playbook should work, analyst says

Jefferies’ Randal Konik sees 50% upside in the stock, as he effectively calls a bottom in earnings and investor sentiment.

MarketWatch - 1d

5 borrowers who should consider debt management now

If you recognize yourself in any of these categories, this may be the time to consider a debt management program.

CBS News - 1d

Stock investors stopped freaking out over interest rates. Now this threat is re-emerging.

Investors appear to be doing a lot less hand-wringing over higher interest rates lately, but plenty of market risks are still coming up on the horizon.

MarketWatch - 2d

Here's why Home Depot remains a buy after retailer clears lowered earnings bar

We're also reiterating our price target of $440 a share on Home Depot stock.

CNBC - 6h

Consumers turn to buying or renting hens as egg prices soar, but it may not help you save

Amid the rising costs of eggs, some consumers are looking for alternatives. Across the country, some hatcheries said they're seeing more interest in buying chickens, but experts warn you may not ...

CBS News - 4d

The Best Meta Quest Games You Can Play Right Now (2025)

Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.

Wired - 3d

The Best Meta Quest Games You Can Play Right Now (2025)

Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.

Wired - 3d

Life with 7 kids: Hilaria and Alec Baldwin open up their $16 million New York home for reality series

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are making a new TLC reality series that will reveal an intimate glimpse inside their lives as parents to seven children.

MarketWatch - 4d

Police could search homes for stolen phones without warrant under new law

The Crime and Policing Bill will give officers powers to make Britain's cities safer, the home secretary says.

BBC News - 13h

You be the judge: should my boyfriend invite our cheating friend to his birthday?

Rhea wants to support the girl who was cheated on but Brody is reluctant to take sides. You decide who needs to get their affairs in order?. Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become ...

The Guardian - 4d

A Colleague Just Spit Out a “Dumb” Idea. Here’s Exactly What You Should Say Next

How can your team build on a foundation of trust and psychological safety? It starts with respect.

Inc. - 3d

I was displaced from my home in Gaza — now Trump wants me gone for good

Even if Trump doesn’t order American soldiers to occupy and expel us, as he first said he would, he has effectively given Israel approval to do so.

The Hill - 2d

Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here's what you need to know

The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday

ABC News - Feb. 18

Nintendo Alarmo Now Available At Major Retailers - Mario Will Wake You Up For $100

Nintendo Alarmo - Interactive Alarm Clock ...

GameSpot - 4d

Steam Next Fest February 2025: 30 Of The Best Demos You Can Download Right Now

We're headed into a busy part of the gaming calendar, and while there are a ton of new releases that'll be competing for your attention and your wallet, you can also look forward to an ...

GameSpot - 15h

I’ll have $4.5 million saved for retirement when I turn 75. Should I start my IRA conversions now?

“My RMD would be $180,000 and the taxes would be high.”

MarketWatch - 1d

England find a way to win to stay in title mix

England's grinding win over Scotland opens up a route to a potentially glittering prize.

BBC News - 3d

Can UK banks stay the course on their climate pledges?

Lenders warn that slow government action may force a rethink

Financial Times - 1d

Home team

In 2021, Ama Tening Sow, a young boy from Dakar, Senegal, had dreams of playing basketball in the United States. A private high school in Pennsylvania sponsored him, but in 2022, the school went ...

CBS News - 2d

EastEnders gets ratings bump for 'flawless' live episode

The show, which saw viewers vote for two storylines for the first time, received praise from critics.

BBC News - 4d

7 injured in explosion at Hawaii resort

A preliminary investigation suggests the accident may have been caused by a grill malfunction.

The Hill - 4d

Japan's inflation rate climbs to a 2-year high of 4% in January, supporting rate hike calls from BOJ members

Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2% from 3% in the prior month and beat economists' expectations of 3.1%, according to a Reuters poll.

CNBC - 4d

Balatro's Confusing Rating Finally Changed, Leads To Europe Changing How It Rates Gambling Games

The PEGI board has announced that it has reversed its decision to classify Balatro with a PEGI 18 rating and will instead have a PEGI 12 rating. The game has a E10+ rating in North America, making ...

GameSpot - 1d

Data shows some California fire victims at risk of falling behind on mortgage payments

New data shows that about one in four borrowers in the area of Los Angeles' Palisades Fire are at risk of falling behind on their mortgage payments. Sarah McGregor, Bloomberg News managing editor ...

CBS News - 1h

What might an optimistic investor buy in the UK?

The outlook is far from rosy, but what if we’re overdoing the doom and gloom?

Financial Times - 4d

Mortgage rates stay under 7%. Should you buy a home now?

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