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Key Takeaways The Senate faces a rapidly approaching deadline to pass a law codifying $9.4 billion in federal spending cuts by DOGE, the cost-cutting task force formerly headed by Elon Musk. The measure would claw back funding for AIDS prevention and public broadcasting previously budgeted by Congress. The cuts made by DOGE created controversy over

The number of U.S. metro areas where starter homes cost at least $1 million has nearly tripled since 2020, from 85 to 233. Zillow’s March 2025 study on the housing market revealed this stunning jump in the cost of entry-level homes. While the average national price for a starter home is $192,514, the increasing number

If you’re having trouble paying for your move, you may be able to find help through federal government programs, charities, nonprofits, state and local programs, religious organizations or your employer. Here are a few resources that might help pay your moving expenses. 1. HUD Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) What help it provides The U.S. Department

A 40-year mortgage may be rare, but it can make home ownership more affordable. This is because it can spread out your mortgage payments over a longer time. While the affordability and flexibility this type of mortgage offers are appealing, the total interest you’ll end up paying and the longer time it’ll take to build

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Key Takeaways Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to testify before Congress on Tuesday. Powell could face questions about the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates steady, the potential impact of the U.S. attack on Iran on the economy, and the Federal Reserve’s independence from presidential control. A report from the Fed Friday noted

U.S. stock futures are ticking lower as investors monitor developments in the Middle East following the U.S. attack on Iran; Tesla (TSLA) launches its robotaxi service; Northern Trust (NTRS) shares are rising on a report that Bank of New York Mellon (BK) approached the Chicago-based firm about merging; Stellantis (STLA) shares are slipping as its

Key Takeaways Nike is scheduled to post fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after the market closes on Thursday as the apparel maker works on its turnaround plan. Sales and profits are expected to have fallen year-over-year, while analysts are looking for management to clarify when they expect Nike to return to growth. A majority of the analysts

Investing can be daunting for many reasons. Stocks, index funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) go down all the time, and the market has been extremely volatile, especially since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. Furthermore, most people are investing money they will need in the future, and nobody can predict the future. That said,