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Some 12.3 million American households were formed from January 2012 to June 2021, but just 7 million new single-family homes were built during that time. Single-family home construction is running … Read More
Only half of teenagers believe the stock market is "a good thing" for everyday Americans, according to a Junior Achievement survey. And 37% of teens wouldn't invest if given money … Read More
The Supreme Court rejected the CDC's latest eviction ban, leaving the more than 11 million Americans who remain behind on their rent at risk. Yet certain protections still remain, as … Read More
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market value, extended its rally into the weekend. It surpassed $42,000 on Sunday, which was its highest since May. But its price since leveled, and … Read More
"Unquestionably, as central banks keep rates low, or negative in Europe, the savers are getting slammed," BlackRock's Larry Fink told CNBC on Wednesday. Increasingly, Fink said he believes people are … Read More
With built-in tax benefits and relatively low default risk, municipal bonds have grown more popular amid the threat of tax hikes. There’s also a surge in interest for muni bonds … Read More
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances rose to the highest level in a month. Still, applications to refinance a home loan rose 3% … Read More
Gift cards have topped the list of reported fraud payment methods each year since 2018, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Criminals ask for the information on the back of … Read More
The Labor Department hasn't done enough to protect 401(k) savings and data from cyber attacks, according to a Government Accountability Office report issued Monday. Firms that oversee retirement plans hold … Read More
The American Rescue Plan increased the amount that employers can let workers put in their dependent-care flexible spending accounts for 2021. Separate legislation adopted in December provided other flexibility for … Read More
