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Crypto crash FOMO? ‘I missed the bus on Bitcoin, but now feel like my time has come. Is it time to go big or go home? I have another 25 years of a boring 9-to-5 job, and I just want out.’
‘I sit here day after day, doing the same old drudgery, and I want to have some hope that I may have an exit strategy.’ Read More
Stagflation concerns mount: Americans are increasingly worried about red-hot inflation, jobs and their own deteriorating finances
The latest read on consumer expectations from the New York Federal Reserve comes days after an inflation report for May that rattled markets. Read More
The cars, trucks and SUVs with the best resale value
These vehicles retain their value better than 95% of all other models. The list includes EVs, minivans and the two brands that retain value best. Read More
New car prices rose again, everyone’s paying over sticker; when will the squeeze start to ease?
The average new car sold for $47,148 last month—close to December’s peak. Here’s when experts think the inventory crunch will pass. Read More
Two years into pandemic-era housing market, outlook for first-time buyers is grim
Affordability falls again, marking a bleak first quarter for first-time home buyers in 2022. Here’s an analysis of what they’re facing—and where things are headed Read More
While car prices keep going up, these two electric cars just got a big price cut
While new car prices keep going up, General Motors just lowered the price of these two EVs by $6,000. There are good reasons for the move. Read More
‘Prices will not come back down’: Americans dip into their savings to cope with record-high inflation
The personal savings rate has hit the the lowest level since September 2008. Read More
Good luck getting a foot on the property ladder: These are the ‘best’ and ‘worst’ metro areas in America for first-time home buyers
The U.S. housing sector is slowing down but homes are still extremely expensive in many parts of the country, according to Bankrate. Read More
Tiger Woods joins Michael Jordan, LeBron James in billionaire club
Tiger Woods has joined Michael Jordan and LeBron James in a select group of athletes with a net worth of at least $1 billion, Forbes business magazine reported. Read More
Home-building costs rise at ‘unprecedented rate,’ Bank of America says. These materials are proving particularly expensive
House prices have been ballistic over the last two years, in part due to a big shortage in materials. Read More