The 20th century was the best of times and the worst of times. On the dark side, as many as 270 million citizens were estimated…
Key takeaways Three percent down mortgages are exactly what they sound like — they require only a 3 percent down payment. The lower down payment can make it easier to afford a home, but it…
Inflation stayed elevated in September and remained well above the Federal Reserve’s target rate as policymakers prepare to meet next week to decide on their forthcoming interest rate move. The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday said that the consumer price index (CPI) – a broad measure of how much everyday…
The recent arrests of NBA figures Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier in connection with federal gambling probes have garnered national attention, but financial misconduct is hardly new to the business world. For years, scandals surrounding insider trading, which involves illegally buying or selling stock based on non-public information, have ensnared…
Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images Key takeaways The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) cannot issue new flood insurance policies during a government shutdown. Existing NFIP policies remain valid if issued on or before September 30, 2025 and paid within the 30-day grace period. Policy changes, cancellations and endorsements are paused…
Mortgage rates dropped this week to their lowest level in more than a year, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage decreased to 6.19% from last week’s reading of 6.27%. The average rate…
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The United States is pushing back against what it regards as China’s latest attempt to intimidate foreign firms investing in America’s industrial revival. In a fiery statement issued Monday, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer accused…
