Laurel Wamsley
Stories
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Business
How will a 2nd Trump presidency affect your financial life?
A second Trump term might mean a lower tax bill, but it could have drastic consequences for the national budget. We take a look at the impact on taxes and Social Security.
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Business
Fed up with high prices? Here's where things stand with inflation
Inflation remains substantially lower than it did during its 2022 peak — but Americans are still frustrated with high prices.
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National
How Trump's reelection and Fed rate cuts could shape the housing market
Between Trump's reelection and further Fed rate cuts, there's a lot happening that could shape the housing market. We take a look at the current market, and where it might go from here.
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Business
With prices higher than ever, a couple struggles to reenter the housing market
It’s not only first-time home buyers who are taken aback by the country’s high housing prices. Folks who sold their homes and are trying to buy one now are also feeling stuck.
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Politics
Trump vs. Harris: Plans to address housing issues
Housing costs are a top issue for many Americans. Former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have proposed different ideas for addressing the country's housing woes.
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National
Apple and Goldman Sachs ordered to pay $89 million over Apple Card failures
Regulators say the companies hurt hundreds of thousands of users of the credit card, which Apple launched in 2019.
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Business
Mortgage rates were supposed to come down. Instead, they're rising. Here's why
Mortgage rates are ticking up, even after the Federal Reserve has started cutting interest rates. Here's why, and where rates — and home sales — could go from here.
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Economy
Why mortgage rates have gone up, and when they might settle
Mortgage rates have inched higher recently, after falling for several weeks. We take a look at the economic factors that affect rates, and where they might settle in the future.
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Business
Mortgage rates have dropped. Should you refinance your home?
Interested in seeing if you can save money on your mortgage? Here’s what to know about refinancing – and how to think about timing.
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Business
Here are 4 ways the Federal Reserve's big rate cut could change the housing market
Here's a look at what the Federal Reserve's rate cut will mean for those looking to buy — or sell — a home.
