(Image credit: Maja Hitij / Staff) Get ready for two weeks of fast-paced winter competition, the 2026 Winter Olympics are almost here. The Games officially begin February 6, as athletes from more than 90 countries head to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, to compete for gold across a packed schedule of Olympic winter sports. The […]
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In This Article Eviction filings are up nationally, eclipsing pre-pandemic highs that could well test the rental market for years to come, while landlords struggle with elevated expenses. During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, many landlords faced a nationwide eviction moratorium and court closures, leading to missed rent while maintenance and other expenses piled up.
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In This Article Entering 2026, there’s no shortage of risks on the table. From asset bubbles to geopolitical instability, here are the threats I see—and how I’m protecting against them. Asset Bubbles A few months ago, I wrote about how nearly every asset type appeared at risk of a bubble. And in fact, one of
For homebuyers struggling with today’s higher mortgage rates, new construction communities are suddenly full of tempting offers: 4% mortgage rates when the market is closer to 6% or 7%, tens of thousands of dollars in closing cost credits, or “free” upgrades thrown in at signing. These incentives aren’t necessarily a trick, and they’re not all
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Refinancing replaces your current mortgage with a new loan, often to lower your interest rate, shorten your loan term or lock in a fixed rate. Some homeowners also choose a cash-out refinance, which lets you tap your home’s equity and receive a lump sum for larger expenses. As housing markets shift and personal finances evolve,
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Bonds were modestly weaker overnight, but have moved back into positive territory after this morning’s Employment Cost Index and NYSE. This means 10yr yields are at the bleeding edge of the 3-month range heading into this afternoon’s Fed announcement. The rate cut is about as close to a foregone conclusion as normal, so the focus
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(Image credit: Getty Images) The crypto trends we’re watching in 2026 include one major story and three minor themes that support it. A little more than 17 years after Satoshi Nakamoto famous introduced bitcoin (BTC) to the world, cryptocurrency is still a fast-growing market. It’s maturing at a rapid pace too. The big forces shaping
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With Thanksgiving just days away, the holiday season has officially started. That means it’s time to cozy up with friends and family for a Christmas movie marathon. Whether you’re a Christmas romcom connoisseur or a fan of the classic comedies of Christmases past, Paramount+ is a must-have streaming platform to fill your marathon watch list.
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Between gift shopping, charitable donations and gearing up to host or travel for the holidays, many Americans will be spending a lot of money over the next couple of months. All that money being spent over the holidays brings scammers out of the woodworks as they try to steal your cash, your credit card information
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Key Takeaways Odds for a Fed rate cut in December have dropped to about 50-50 as inflation stays firm and data delays make the outlook hard to read. If the Fed holds rates steady next month, today’s strong savings and CD yields could last into early 2026 before any new cuts arrive. You can track
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