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Inside the room where Biden administration officials and college leaders game planned college admissions after affirmative action
Less than a month after the Supreme Court banned the use of affirmative action in…
Want 5% yields? After Fed hike, it may be time to ditch high-yield savings accounts for money-market funds
Even so, rising interest rates have not been lifting all accounts equally.The Fed raised the…
Sales of newly built homes lose some momentum in June
The numbers: Sales of newly built homes in the U.S. fell in June, as demand…
Meals skipped, lights shut off: Long COVID linked to severe financial strains, researchers say
The physical difficulties caused by long COVID are translating into severe financial hardships that include…
You track savings, spending and investments. But are you paying attention to the right numbers?
Managing your personal finances is a game of numbers. But which numbers? Are the numbers…
America’s first over-the-counter birth-control pill adds to a complicated array of options for women
Starting next year, women in the U.S. will for the first time be able to…
Biden Announces Another $130 Million In Student Loan Forgiveness
The Biden administration has announced $130 million in new student loan forgiveness for thousands of…
Mortgage demand falls as rates stay high
The numbers: Mortgage rates didn’t move much this week, but home-buying demand fell as aspiring…
The Volkswagen Atlas is refreshed for 2024, and it’s big, bold and agile
The Volkswagen Atlas is one of the roomiest 3-row midsize SUVs on the market, and…
Thinking of a career change? Take these steps to ease the transition.
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. When you think about changing careers, what…
Why college PLUS loans are a double-edged sword for Black parents
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. Malik Lee, a Georgia-based certified financial planner…
Breastfeeding moms feel stressed by return-to-office mandates, according to this study of over 15,000 women
Returning to the office may be a relatively easy transition for certain workers, but for…
Singin’ in the rental: Lease Debbie Reynolds’ childhood home in Burbank for $5,600 a month
The house where actress Debbie Reynolds grew up is available to lease for $5,600 per month. Built…
Opinion: Banks are making it tougher to get a mortgage. Home buyers deserve better.
The U.S. housing industry needs a renovation. Over the past decade, many banks have pulled…
Everything you need to know about investing in a vacation home
This article is reprinted by permission from The Escape Home, a newsletter for second homeowners…