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US Fed set to hold rates steady again on cost hikes from Mideast war
12+ hour, 47+ min ago (705+ words) Republican Senator Thom Tillis had vowed to block Federal Reserve appointments until a probe into chairman Jerome Powell involving renovation costs is resolved US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's term at the helm of the central bank is set to…...
Commentary: Why universal basic income is still a bad idea
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (610+ words) CEO of Space X and Tesla Elon Musk speaks during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2026. (Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images/TNS) Elon Musk recently posted a pronouncement on X: "Universal HIGH INCOME via checks…...
Twin County unemployment rates in line with state average
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (833+ words) A ski resort in the town of Windham, April 18, 2024. HUDSON " The state's Department of Labor released new unemployment data for counties across the state, both Greene and Columbia counties held relatively constant with the rest of the state, when comparing…...
What is a mortgage loan modification, and how do you get one?
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1149+ words) You can't just get your loan modified because you want to save some money. A mortgage loan modification is a solution for borrowers facing significant financial hardship. (Wutthichai Luemuang/Dreamstime/TNS) A mortgage loan modification is a relief option designed…...
Markets steadier on Mideast peace hopes, as war hits luxury goods
1+ week, 4+ day ago (520+ words) Donald Trump told the New York Post US-Iran talks could take place 'over the next two days' Markets largely steadied Wednesday as traders waited to see if Mideast peace talks resume, though share prices of Gucci parent Kering and French…...
German factory orders rise in February but energy shock looms
2+ week, 4+ day ago (298+ words) A petrol pump along the A43 motorway near Muenster, Germany. Rising energy prices are a huge burden for the country's power-hunger manufacturers German industrial orders rebounded in February due to strong overseas demand, data showed Wednesday, but officials warned that the…...
Mortgage rate forecast: April 2026
3+ week, 3+ day ago (347+ words) As of March 25, the average 30-year mortgage rate was 6. 44%, according to Bankrate's weekly lender survey. (Trekandshoot/Dreamstime/TNS) Mortgage rates ended March near their highest levels since mid-2025. In an ominous sign for the spring homebuying season, it's possible that they'll…...
April Mortgage Outlook: It's Not Good
3+ week, 5+ day ago (819+ words) Wall Street stocks rocketed higher Tuesday while oil prices " A federal judge has ordered the University of Pennsylvania t" March was a tough month on many fronts, and that includes mortgage rates. At the end of February we saw the…...
Tips to Ease the Challenges of Starting a Small Business
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (218+ words) The annual Small Biz Challenge rewards entrepreneurs for innovation and drive. (State Point) Launching and managing a small business offers a complicated mix of challenges and rewards. National Entrepreneurship Week, celebrated Feb. 14-21, is an opportunity to both celebrate the role…...
US Fed raises inflation outlook over 'uncertain' Iran war impact
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (824+ words) Jerome Powell's term as head of the US Federal Reserve expires in May US gasoline prices have risen by more than 20 percent since the start of the war, with policymakers concerned about inflationary effects The war began with US-Israeli strikes…...