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Political ‘scholar’ who fled US claims Canada’s cost-of-living crisis is worse — now pleads for free housing. But what does the data say?
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (1554+ words) Not interested ? Continue reading The cost-of-living crunch has become a persistent pressure point in the U.S., with housing affordability weighing heavily on many households. But according to one TikTok creator who "fled" the country for Canada, the financial strain hasn't eased…...
For the first time in 13 years, homebuyers have real leverage again — but not everywhere. Where price cuts are showing up, and who can actually save
1+ week, 3+ day ago (976+ words) Not interested ? Continue reading After years of high prices and bidding wars, homebuyers are finally starting to see a shift in the housing market. In 2025, homebuyers were able to negotiate prices down more than at any other point in the…...
Barry Ritholtz calls January’s 130,000 job gain ‘mediocre’ — and says a Supreme Court tariff ruling is what could spark an ‘immense rally.' Here's why
1+ week, 3+ day ago (824+ words) Not interested ? Continue reading As some economists and market-watchers crowed over the improved employment numbers released on Wednesday, showing the U.S. added 130,000 jobs in January (1), one leading financial expert suggested that context is key to revealing the bigger picture in the…...
Why ‘looking poor’ is crucial for a comfortable retirement in America. Is fake social status crippling your financial future?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (756+ words) Not interested ? Continue reading 3,664 views this week In your 60s and 70s, the goal should be to retire well, not impress your friends and family. Unfortunately, it's easy to forget this simple principle. Many retirees quietly sabotage their financial future just to…...
Scott Bessent says America is ‘reprivatizing’ after government jobs plunge 42K — while private sector surges. How to build wealth on that big reversal
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1543+ words) Not interested ? Continue reading The latest jobs report showed U.S. hiring was stronger than expected " but according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the real story goes beyond the headline numbers. In January, total nonfarm payrolls rose by 130,000, according to the Bureau…...
Mortgage lenders are rethinking credit scores in 2026. Here's why new credit models could bring relief to homebuyers who were shut out in the past
1+ week, 6+ day ago (906+ words) Not interested ? Continue reading For decades, the magic credit score number for homebuyers was 620. That FICO score was typically seen as the minimum needed to qualify for a conventional mortgage, a line between who could move forward and who couldn't…...