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Mortgage rates aren’t likely to fall any time soon — here’s why
Rates on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose above 7% in the week ended Jan. 16, according to Freddie Mac data.…
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What a second Trump administration could mean for your money
Lower tax rates put in place in 2017 are set to expire at the end of this year. Subsidies to…
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Year-end bonuses rise — but fewer workers are getting them, report finds
The average end-of-year bonus rose about 2% in 2024, according to an exclusive look at data from human resource provider…
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IRS’ free Direct File program expands to 25 states — but still faces Republican scrutiny
Direct File, the IRS’ free tax filing program, has expanded to limited taxpayers in 25 states for 2024 returns. But…
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The 10 worst states to retire in the U.S.—6 are in the South
Though Southern states tend to have warmer climates and large populations of older adults, several rank among the worst states to…
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The best jobs that don’t require a college degree, according to new research—many can pay over $100,000
You don’t need a college degree to find a fulfilling, high-paying job. Nearly one in five workers without a degree…
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Here’s how the child tax credit could change in 2025
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, or TCJA, temporarily increased the maximum child tax credit to $2,000 from…
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Now is an ideal time to do a financial reset, advisor says. Here’s why
The 2025 tax filing season officially opens Jan. 27. Saving and earning more, spending less, improving credit scores, building an…
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Fed Governor Waller sees potential for multiple interest rate cuts in 2025
Fed Governor Christopher Waller told CNBC on Thursday that the central bank could lower interest rates multiple times this year…
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Consumer Prices Rise on Higher Energy and Food Costs
Inflation continued to increase on a monthly basis in December, driven higher by rising energy and food costs, although it did…
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