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Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.
Mortgage rates are down to a nearly three-month low. But if you’re thinking of buying a home, beware of these hidden costs. Source link
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‘I have fear of financial insecurity’: I’m 58, recently widowed with $1 million saved for retirement. What if the economy tanks?
“My pension after taxes is estimated at $6,500 per month. I’m eligible at age 60 to access $2,400 per month of my husband’s Social Security.” Source link
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The top 5 things no one tells you about retirement
Almost half of retirees struggled in the transition to retirement Source link
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I’m a wife and mother. Can I secretly change my will and leave everything to my daughter instead of my husband?
“Happy Valentine’s Day (almost).” Source link
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On earnings calls, executives are trying to figure out Trump’s tariffs
McDonald’s and Coinbase report this week amid fast-food struggles and promises of crypto deregulation. Source link
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Oil prices look to bounce off 2025 lows after Saudi price hike for Asian buyers
Oil found some support Thursday from an increase in Saudi Arabia’s crude prices for Asian buyers, which implied strength in crude demand. But a hefty rise in last week’s U.S. supplies and uncertainty surrounding tariff disputes helped weaken the outlook for crude demand. Source link
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‘This is not a good thing for business’: ISM calls Trump tariffs a threat to manufacturing recovery
U.S. manufacturers were hoping to exit a two-year slump in 2025 under what they thought was going to be a business-friendly White House. But that was before President Donald Trump announced large tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China over the weekend. Source link
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Invest in these safe havens to protect against Trump tariff fallout, Goldman says
A team from Goldman Sachs says that gold will be one key commodity for investors. Source link
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Housing market hits a key level not seen since 2009
Home builders are having a hard time finding buyers, and they’re upping discounts and perks in an attempt to sell more. Source link
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My ex is sick but won’t retire to spite me out of benefits. He took our marriage and divorce papers, but can I get his Social Security benefits?
“I was married to my former husband for 11 years.” Source link
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