Private firefighting crews hired by insurers and others are raising big ethical questions amid the California wildfires. Pictured here is a snapshot of the devastating impact in Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades, Calif., on Jan. 14, 2025. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/Getty […]
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Mortgage rates hit 7% for the first time since May, marking another challenge for prospective home buyers. Brandon Bell/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Mortgage rates hit 7% for the first
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Housing has become one of the country’s thorniest issues. We take a look back at the year, and at what 2025 may bring. Source link Laurel Wamsley
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Robert Christoffel, left, and Werner Hein at a Stammtisch in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. Laurel Wamsley/NPR hide caption toggle caption Laurel Wamsley/NPR Five years ago I was in Berlin for a few months, and my friend Michael invited me
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The payment network Zelle and three of its owner banks was sued Friday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Zelle hide caption toggle caption Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Zelle The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued the
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Loneliness is a modern, cross-generational plague. Some people are looking to an old German tradition for a tried and true remedy. Source link Laurel Wamsley
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President-elect Donald Trump, seen here on Nov. 13, has promised a range of tax cuts. But those cuts come with a price. Allison Robbert/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Allison Robbert/Getty Images On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised to
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A second Trump term might mean a lower tax bill, but it could have drastic consequences for the national budget. We take a look at the impact on taxes and Social Security. Source link Laurel Wamsley
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Grocery prices aren’t rising as fast anymore, but Americans are still dealing with high prices. Seen here are dairy items for sale in San Rafael, Calif., in September. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty
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Between Trump’s reelection and further Fed rate cuts, there’s a lot happening that could shape the housing market. We take a look at the current market, and where it might go from here. Source link Laurel Wamsley
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