Stephan Bisaha
Stories
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Tax refunds are trending a bit higher this year. Here's how people are spending them
Some people are splurging. Others are finding that their refunds are being swallowed up by the rising cost of gas.
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The average U.S. gas price is now $4 a gallon. What does that mean for the economy?
The average national price of a gallon of gas has passed the $4 mark for the first time in more than three years.
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Gas crosses $4 a gallon in the U.S. for the first time in 3 years
The war with Iran has driven up gas prices at a time when affordability is high on people's minds.
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Worried about a shaky stock market? This is what financial advisers suggest you do
The war with Iran has rattled markets and retirement accounts. Financial advisors say keep calm and diversify.
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Worried about a shaky stock market? This is what financial advisers suggest you do
Their answer depends on how soon you need to tap into your funds — and it might simply be "do nothing."
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Congress and the White House are taking different paths to address housing prices
Both the Senate and President Trump have taken action recently to address the high cost of housing. But many different economic realities are colliding in the housing market.
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Senate passes bipartisan housing bill targeting large investors and easing regulations
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would ban large investors from buying up single-family homes.
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America has a housing affordability crisis. Building houses for rent can help
Developers are building more single-family houses for renting. That can lower prices for both renters and buyers.
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Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in years
The average home loan rate has dropped below 6% for the first time since 2022. Will that help thaw the frozen housing market?
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Tariffs cost American shoppers. They're unlikely to get that money back
After the Supreme Court declared the emergency tariffs illegal, the refund process will be messy and will go to businesses first.
