Laurel Wamsley
Stories
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Here's how Trump's tariffs could impact you and your wallet
Tariffs are now in effect on goods from China, and imports from Canada and Mexico could be next (again). Americans are likely to see higher prices on a wide variety of products as a result.
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The U.S. just experienced its slowest annual sales of homes since 1995
The market sputtered amid high mortgage rates, high prices, and homeowners with lower rates who have no plans to move.
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Fed cuts were supposed to lower mortgage rates, but they're back above 7%. Here's why
It's the first time since May 2024 that 30-year mortgage rates have hit that mark. High rates are adding to the affordability challenges many Americans are facing.
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2024 saw one of the slowest housing markets in 30 years. What will 2025 bring?
Housing has become one of the country's thorniest issues. We take a look back at the year, and at what 2025 may bring.
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How to cure loneliness? Stammtisch.
Loneliness is a modern, cross generational plague. And some people, are looking to an old German tradition for a tried and true remedy.
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I discovered one way to fight loneliness: The Germans call it a Stammtisch
Modern life can be lonely. Some are looking to an old German tradition – of drinking and conversation – to deepen connection through regular meetups.
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CFPB sues three top U.S. banks for failing to protect consumers from Zelle fraud
The consumer financial watchdog says customers of the top three banks lost more than $870 million over seven years due to a lack of safeguards against fraud on the Zelle network.
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How to cure loneliness? Stammtisch.
Loneliness is a modern, cross-generational plague. Some people are looking to an old German tradition for a tried and true remedy.
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How to take charge of your finances before the end of the year
The end of the year is fast approaching. Here are a few financial tasks you might want to do before 2024 is over.
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Trump has promised lower taxes. These are 3 ways it could impact you
From "no tax on tips" to Social Security, Donald Trump has made a range of promises about the taxes Americans will pay. We take a look at three changes we could see in the months ahead.
