2+ hour, 12+ min ago   (973+ words) The surprise hawkish pick signals Fed independence and a market-first approach to monetary policy Many believe the Fed is the single most important actor in global markets. By setting interest rates for the world's largest economy, the Fed influences the…...

5+ hour, 41+ min ago   (713+ words) Before you can shop for electricity, you need to know if your state allows it. The following states have deregulated electricity markets that give residential customers the power to choose their supplier. If you live in one of these states,…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (835+ words) Valentine's Day has evolved from a simple celebration of affection into a significant economic event that ripples across multiple sectors of the global economy. As Feb. 14 approaches, retailers, investors, and economists alike are watching closely to understand how this annual…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1840+ words) Longer loan terms could open the door to home ownership for 1 in 85 renters in America's 100 largest cities, but not all will benefit equally. A 50-year mortgage term could reduce monthly payments by an average of just around $84 while ballooning interest…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1366+ words) Yet there is a path forward. One solution is to engage skilled independent talent to take on work that can easily be delegated, such as writing, design, and IT. When the leaders in Upwork's survey imagined reclaiming even part of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (354+ words) President Trump has teased a plan to ban large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes. In a Truth Social post, he noted the American Dream is increasingly out of reach for many Americans. The policy is far from finalized, but…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1231+ words) If you lease a space, you've got fewer home-maintenance things to worry about than homeowners do. But renters and their personal property can be just as vulnerable to theft, damage and visitor injury. That's why it's smart to purchase renters…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago   (517+ words) Has it been a while since you've walked into a new vehicle showroom? Expect some serious sticker shock. The typical MSRP for a new ride nowadays is halfway to six figures. Considering steeper purchase prices, it's little wonder that many…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (1002+ words) Inflation dominates many economic discussions, not least because it shapes the spending power of consumers and big businesses alike, meaning everyone is affected. Recent years have seen significant inflation spikes, which have cooled as the underlying issues behind them abated....

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (179+ words) In 2025, the U.S. housing market largely continued the sluggish trends that have defined the post-pandemic years: high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and persistent economic uncertainty. Historically few homes sold through November 2025, and as sellers struggled to find buyers, many chose not…...