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Economic Report: UMich Consumer Sentiment Rises In December To Highest Level In Seven Months
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The University of Michigan said the final reading of its consumer sentiment index in December was 99.3, up from 96.8 in ... Read more
Regulators Find Shortcomings In Living Wills Of 6 Big Banks
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Federal banking regulators announced Tuesday they found ‘shortcomings’ with the living wills of six of the nation’... Read more
The Fed: Feds Rosengren Says He Isnt Worried About A Recession
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Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren on Tuesday said he isn’t worried about a recession and backed a ‘patient’ stan... Read more
The Hottest Housing Markets Of 2020 Are Far From The Coasts
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Home buyers next year are expected to flock to smaller, more affordable cities, according to Realtor.com. Read more
The Real Reason A Baltimore Companys $10 Million Holiday Bonus Is Such An Outlier
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Putting the eye-popping bonus in perspective. Read more
Explainomics: How To Invest In Real Estate Without Buying A House
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There are lots of ways to invest in real estate without ever purchasing a house or apartment. Read more
Economic Report: U.S. Consumer Sentiment Improves Markedly In December
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American consumer attitudes improved markedly in December, the University of Michigan said Friday in a preliminary estim... Read more
Economic Report: U.S. Sees Hiring Surge In November As Economy Adds 266,000 New Jobs
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The economy produced a robust 266,000 new jobs in November and the unemployment rate returned to a 50-year low, reflecti... Read more
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Will Soon Let Borrowers Take Out Mortgages Over $500K
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency has raised the maximum conforming loan limit for the fourth straight year. Read more
Economic Preview: The Holiday Season Will Showcase The Best And Worst Of The U.S. Economy
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The holiday season is ready to kick this week after the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, but not every part of the econ... Read more
Next Avenue: How To Avoid 5 Common Retirement Money Mistakes
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You could end up over-diversified, or trapped in your own home. A financial planner offers advice. Read more
Outside The Box: This Home Mortgage Disaster Is Ready To Punish Housing Markets
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Cash-out refinancing is popular again — and still dangerous, writes Keith Jurow. Read more
One Year After Amazons HQ2 Announcement, Heres What Happened To House Prices In Northern Virginia
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After Amazon pulled out of its planned Long Island City location, home prices in New York dropped. Read more
TaxWatch: Tax Rules Have Been Largely Written By Rich, White Men — And It Shows, Researchers Say
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‘Everyone wants a tax code that treats everyone equally,’ said Adam Michel, senior policy analyst at the Heritage Fo... Read more
Equifax Settles Case With Woman Who Sued After A Credit File Mix-up Allegedly Destroyed Her Familys Life
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A separate ‘mixed file’ case against Equifax went to trial and ended with a $18.6 million jury award. Read more
The Fed: Feds Brainard Calls For Heightened Vigilance On Financial Stability
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Fed Governor Lael Brainard on Friday called for ‘heightened vigilance’ of the financial sector, as the central bank ... Read more
Mortgage Rates Are Increasing Again — So Why Did More People Apply For Home Loans?
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On average, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now comes with a rate of 3.75%. Read more
Outside The Box: Heres The No. 1 Reason Why Military Veterans Are Denied A VA Mortgage
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Not everyone who serves the country qualifies for a government-backed home loan. Read more
Next Avenue: More People Are Using A Second Mortgage To Pay For College. Should You?
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If you’re looking for ways to pay for a child’s college education, is borrowing against your home a good idea? ... Read more
Climate-change Deniers Are Propping Up Home Prices In Waterfront Communities, Research Suggests
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A new study examined how people’s opinions on climate change affect real-estate prices. Read more