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Happy birthday, America!This July Fourth, the USA is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the day when the US formally broke away from England in 1776.A lot has happened in the last two centuries: inventions, wars, pandemics, space travel, to name a few. But…
It’s a tough real estate market no matter where you live, but some parts of the US are faring better than others.Realtor.com released its annual housing report card on Monday, grading all 50 states and Washington, DC, from A to F based on how affordable homes are there and how…
The cost of higher education across the US continues to rise, and for many Americans, the decision to pursue a four-year degree is as much a financial calculation as an academic one.Some of the benefits of a college education are intangible, such as the development of character, independence, and critical…
California’s economy is the fourth largest in the world, having passed Japan’s last year and trailing only the US, China, and Germany in terms of GDP.But GDP metrics don’t always tell the full story of what conditions are like for the people and businesses located there.A recent WalletHub study ranked…
For a lot of homeowners, summer means more than vacations — it also means staying vigilant during hurricane season.A problem most associated with Southern states hugging the Gulf Coast, like Florida and Texas, hurricanes also pose a serious threat to the Northeast.Property data and analytics firm Cotality found that while…
I'd love to live in Santa Fe, New Mexico.Emily HartAfter visiting all 50 states, there are a few cities I could see myself living in.Santa Fe, New Mexico, and New Orleans are unlike any of the other places I’ve visited in the US.I also love the recreation opportunities in Park…
In recent years, the economy hasn’t been kind to homeowners and those looking to buy.Many potential buyers simply can’t afford to buy a home, with the average 30-year mortgage rate over 6%. For the people who bite the bullet on a home loan, other costs are waiting. From property taxes…
President Donald Trump’s student-loan repayment overhaul has been hit with a fresh lawsuit. Loading audio narration… On Tuesday, 25 Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education and its leader, Linda McMahon, saying that the borrowing caps in the Trump’s “big beautiful” spending legislation exceeded the department’s authority…
