Consumer Affairs

3 crucial financial moves to make now after the Fed’s biggest rate hike since 1994

[ad_1] In a matter of months, it’s become more expensive to carry a credit card balance, a car loan or…

2 years ago

Fed’s biggest rate hike since 1994 means millions more homebuyers may be priced out of the housing market: ‘Desperate times call for desperate measures’

[ad_1] Pity those first-time house buyers. On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised the benchmark interest rate by 75 basis…

2 years ago

Good news for home buyers? Fannie Mae chief economist says the U.S. housing market has finally turned a corner. Here’s why.

[ad_1] The inventory shortage, high prices and rising interest rates have finally bitten. Single-family home sales fell sharply by 16.6%…

2 years ago

After stocks plunged this week, here’s how to protect your finances during a period of uncertainty: ‘A hard landing will ultimately be unavoidable’

[ad_1] It’s been a hell of a week on Wall Street.The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.30%, the S&P 500…

2 years ago

The U.S. city where property taxes rose the most last year will likely surprise you

[ad_1] Today’s home buyers could be in for a shock when the tax man comes calling. In 2021, around $328…

2 years ago

I’m house-rich and cash-poor. Should I refinance my house and set up a joint savings account with my husband? ‘I can tolerate him for 7 months — at the most.’

[ad_1] Dear Quentin, My husband of seven years owns a home in Minnesota and has a mortgage. I own a…

2 years ago

Robinhood extends trading hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. — 3 rookie mistakes when trading stocks after hours

[ad_1] At 7 a.m., it can be the time for a morning coffee while 8 p.m. can be time to…

2 years ago
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