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Cats vs. dogs: Which pet makes better financial sense?
Hello and welcome to Financial Face-off, a MarketWatch column where we help you weigh financial…
Rental housing cost rises to ‘slow significantly’ over next 18 months, Fed researchers say
Shelter inflation, or the pace of the rise in the cost of accommodation or housing…
What helps deactivated Uber and Lyft drivers get back to work? Here’s what happened in Seattle.
When gig workers get deactivated, or “digitally fired,” most of them can get reactivated when…
The average American homeowner has nearly $200,000 in home equity, thanks to rising house prices
Home buyers are feeling weighed down by how expensive it is to buy a home.…
I asked ChatGPT if it plagiarizes and engages in copyright infringement. The answers may surprise you.
Using ChatGPT without citation could be seen as unethical or even regarded as plagiarism. It’s…
The shrinking American home: As demand rises, builders go smaller
Americans are as hungry as ever for homes, and home builders are ramping up construction…
How You Can Fight Back Against Banks’ Junk Fees
The onslaught of “junk” fees by big banks is hardly a nickel and dime matter.…
Biden Grants $930 Million In Broadband Federal Funding For Digital Equity
The internet isn't just an accessory in today's digital age, it's a necessity. However, not…
Americans’ credit-card debt just hit $1 trillion
Credit-card debt surpassed the $1 trillion mark during the second quarter, a milestone pointing at…
Court Blocks New Student Loan Forgiveness Rules In Latest Setback
A federal appeals court has halted new regulations designed to make it easier for borrowers…
Should People With No Symptoms Get A Diagnosis Of Alzheimer’s Disease?
The National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association have proposed revised clinical guidelines that…
Airfares may seem high, but they’re lower than pre-pandemic—here’s what’s going on
Inflation has rattled nearly every aspect of Americans’ finances, including vacation budgets. But one major…
America’s cities have a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to convert office space to apartments — now comes the hard part
Looking across America’s major cities, researchers say there’s a wide swath of aging and under-used…
Planning To Retire Early? How To Figure Out What To Do Next.
Who doesn't love the sound of an early retirement? For many busy executives and business…