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What the Fed Rate Hike Means for Your Wallet

The Federal Reserve’s latest rate increase will raise borrowing costs for many Americans. Credit-card users will feel the impact fastest. Mortgage rates, however, will...

Why a Federal Reserve rate hike could be a ‘rare win’ for your retirement money

Higher Federal Reserve interest rates can benefit retirement savers through better yields on savings accounts and bonds. Retirees and near-retirees may see improved returns...
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Home Builders Slash New Home Prices as High Mortgage Rates Cool Buyer Demand

A growing number of home builders are lowering prices on new homes. Buyers are pulling back as mortgage rates...

What Happens If You Never Buy a House? What Renters Gain — and Give Up

The high cost of buying a home has led many young adults to rethink traditional financial advice. For decades,...

An AI Slowdown Is Coming—and It Won’t Be Because of Safety

The artificial intelligence boom faces mounting pressure, but safety concerns are not the main driver. Financial realities may force...

Global Markets Are Losing Faith in U.S. Economic Leadership

Global confidence in U.S. economic leadership is weakening. The Trump administration’s rising debt and aggressive sanctions have unsettled international...

Trump Visa Ban Targets South Africans Over White Farmer Discrimination Claims

President Trump has restricted visas for certain South African citizens. His administration claims the country's government has failed to...

The Quiet Gap in Midterm Politics: Why A.I. Still Isn’t Swaying Voters

Artificial intelligence has not yet become a major campaign issue in the midterm elections. A New York Times/Siena poll...