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4 times you should buy a home with interest rates high
Even with mortgage interest rates high, there are some times when it may make sense to buy. Here are four of them.CBS News - Top stories -
Should you use a home equity loan to buy an investment property? Here's what experts say.
Is it smart to use your existing home equity to buy an investment property? Here's what some experts think.CBS News - Top stories -
3 home equity questions homeowners should ask now
Considering utilizing your home equity this spring? Here are three questions to ask yourself now.CBS News - Top stories -
Can you afford a home equity loan? 5 ways to know
A home equity loan can be a smart way to borrow at a low rate, but you need to ensure it works with your budget.CBS News - Top stories -
Should You Trust a Hotel's Star Rating? Depends Where You Look.
In a sea of hotel reviews and star ratings, it’s hard to know who to rely upon. Here’s how to get a vetted measure of what you’re in for before a trip.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Home equity loan rate forecast for spring 2024: Here's what experts predict
With a rate cut from the Federal Reserve on the horizon, many are wondering what will happen to home equity rates.CBS News - Top stories -
Will a HELOC or home equity loan be better this April?
Both HELOCs and home equity loans have unique benefits for borrowers this spring. But which will be better to use?CBS News - Top stories -
This is your wallet on Fed rate hikes: 2 years, 4 charts
In four charts, here’s how much money the campaign to rein in inflation may have cost you since it began in March 2022.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Janet Yellen warns China against clean energy dumping
US Treasury secretary tells Beijing its trade practices will distort markets and harm workersFinancial Times - Business - China -
Top Fed official says ‘no rush’ on rates after ‘disappointing’ data
Progress on taming price rises ‘has slowed and may have stalled’, according to Christopher WallerFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
$75,000 for a baby? South Korean businesses float incentives as demographic crisis looms
Companies and politicians try new strategies to encourage workers to start familiesFinancial Times - Business -
5 times to use home equity to buy a second home
Using your home's equity to buy a second property doesn't always make sense, but it could in these scenarios.CBS News - Top stories -
Nigeria's central bank hikes interest rate to 24.75% as it battles sky-high inflation, currency crisis
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday hiked its key interest rate by 200 basis points, as Africa's largest economy looks to recover from a historic currency crisis and soaring inflation.CNBC - Business -
Commercial real estate is itching for a rebound two years after start of Fed rate hikes
Demand for office leases is picking up, but interest rates are still a wild card.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Long-Term JGBs Edge Lower Amid Worries Over BOJ Rate-Hike Pace
Long-term JGBs edged lower in the Tokyo session, weighed by concerns over the BOJ’s rate-hike pace after last week’s policy normalization.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cook says Fed has to move carefully before cutting interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on Monday said the central bank needs to take a “careful approach” in deciding when to cut interest rates, but she gave few clues on the timing or size of any reductions.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Housing market frozen as home buyers ‘hold out’ for lower mortgage rates
Mortgage applications dipped 0.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage is 6.93%.MarketWatch - Business - Mortgage -
Mortgage rates fall, providing some relief to home buyers
The U.S. 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.79% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business - Mortgage -
3 times to buy a home with rates high (and 3 times not to)
It can be tough to decide whether it makes sense to buy a home when mortgage rates are high. Here's what to know.CBS News - Top stories -
Why auto insurance rates are skyrocketing in the U.S.
The average annual premium for full coverage auto insurance in the U.S. rose 26% from 2023 to 2024, according to Bankrate.CNBC - Business -
‘We crowdfunded to help pay our son’s care costs’
Like TV presenter Kate Garraway, other families are struggling with the cost of care.BBC News - Top stories -
DS Smith should find a better cardboard coupling at home
The British boxmaker’s shareholders should be wary of a suitor willing to overpay to stay in the gameFinancial Times - Business -
MLB free agent tracker: Jordan Montgomery finally finds new home with Diamondbacks just before Opening Day
Opening Day is ThursdayCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
How can you protect your home against wildfires?
If you are in an area prone to wildfires, you may wonder what you can do to protect your home from them.The Hill - Politics -
Hoards of broken tech at home? You aren't alone, say campaigners
Our household hoards of unused electricals and broken tech are growing, recycling campaigners warn.BBC News - Top stories -
Here's how much you have to make to afford a starter home in the U.S.
The annual income needed to afford even a basic home in the U.S. has risen sharply since the pandemic, a new report shows.CBS News - Top stories -
Why a Fed rate cut in June is not yet a done deal
An interest-rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s June meeting, though now widely expected, should not be viewed as decision that has already been made, Fed watchers say.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Why Treasury Yields Are Rising Despite Rate-Cut Expectations
The yield on the government’s 10-year note has climbed since the start of the year, propping up mortgage rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cervical cancer rates are climbing among low-income women. Here's why.
Story at a glance Cervical cancer rates, long on the decline, are climbing among low-income women in the United States. Cervical cancer was once the leading cause of death for American women, according to the American Cancer Society. But ...The Hill - Politics -
Why Biden, Macron and More Leaders Have Low Approval Ratings
Why Biden isn’t alone with his low approval ratings.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Limits placed on removal of land from food production in England
Government restrictions come after farmers raise concerns over domestic food securityFinancial Times - World -
Putin’s Ukraine obsession has blinded him to dangers at home
The Kremlin autocrat once wanted to align with the US in fighting terrorism but is trapped in lies and paranoiaFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
4 signs you should consider tax relief, according to experts
Tax relief services can help you negotiate a lower tax debt with the IRS. Here are four signs that you need help.CBS News - Top stories -
Should you buy gold now or wait for the price to drop?
The price of gold is hovering near a record high. But should investors buy in now or wait for the price to fall?CBS News - Top stories -
Should you invest in silver bars and coins? Benefits and risks of buying in
Silver can be a smart way to diversify your portfolio, but it won't be the right option for everyone. Here's why.CBS News - Top stories -
Should you use a personal loan to pay off credit card debt?
Want to pay off high-interest credit card debt with a personal loan? Find out if that plan makes sense here.CBS News - Top stories -
Reddit investors shrug off hold rating, bid up stock another 9% as post-IPO rally continues
Reddit's post-IPO rally continues, despite the company receiving a hold rating from a prominent analyst.CNBC - Business -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.1% to 98.95
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.1% to 98.95 — up nine of the past 12 trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why Did a Billionaire Snap Up Homes on a Sandbar in Duluth?
Kathy Cargill kept mum about her plans for Park Point, but after a letter from the mayor she is talking.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Are You Starting Ozempic or Another GLP-1? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times is looking to speak with people who are about to start GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and are open to allowing us to chronicle their experiences.The New York Times - Top stories