Why buying a market dip can be good and bad
The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2.1% on Monday, it worst day since last October, due to fears about the surging delta variant of Covid-19. Stocks rebounded Tuesday. Investors can … Read More
Tag: U.S. Economy
Weekly mortgage refinance demand jumps as some fear end of super-low rates is near
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
May existing home sales drop for a fourth straight month as affordability squeezes buyers out
Sales of existing homes fell 0.9% in May to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 5.8 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. The median price of an … Read More
These uniquely Texan canned craft cocktails boomed after launching during the pandemic
Ranch Rider Spirits Co. offers four distinctly Texan craft cocktails void of preservatives and additives in simple 12-ounce cans. The canned cocktails are the tradecraft of co-founders Quentin Cantu and … Read More
Californians could see new stimulus checks, renter assistance under this proposal. Here's who would qualify
A $100 billion comeback plan unveiled by California Gov. Gavin Newsom includes new financial help for residents. The proposal calls for a total of about $12 billion in direct checks … Read More
Vice President Harris leading small business outreach in White House recovery plan push
Vice President Kamala Harris is taking on a leading role as an ambassador to small businesses, particularly in underrepresented communities. On Wednesday, she plans to meet with female-led small businesses … Read More
Still missing a stimulus check? What to know about claiming the funds
If you're wondering where your stimulus check is, there's good news. You may still be able to claim the money. This year's tax filing season offers the opportunity to submit … Read More
Workers could get 12 weeks of paid leave under Biden's plan. Here are the details
President Joe Biden wants to guarantee all workers 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave. They could get up to $4,000 a month while they're off, with at least … Read More
Americans support Biden's spending and want him to spend more, polls show
Multiple recent polls show Americans broadly back the big-ticket spending proposals that have President Joe Biden's first 100 days in office. More Americans say they approve than disapprove of the … Read More
These are 2021's best cities for first-time homebuyers
Four of the top 10 best markets for first-time buyers, as determined by Realtor.com, are in the Midwest. While the pandemic has spurred strong demand for housing, it has also … Read More