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‘The playing field will never be even without it’ — Paid family leave cut from Biden’s plan and advocates are crushed
The White House announced the framework for a scaled-down Build Back Better Act on Thursday Read More
This is the best candy to hand out on Halloween — and the absolute worst
In time for National Chocolate Day, here’s the Halloween candy that people love and hate in each state. Read More
Mortgage rates rise even higher, as consumer confidence improves
Demand for homes remains steady for now, even as the housing market shows some signs of cooling. Read More
Pending home sales decline as buyers ‘momentarily pause’ their search
The rising cost to buy a home may be scaring of potential buyers, as the housing market at last cools after a a fast-paced year-plus of sales. Read More
Despite labor shortages, many small businesses are OK with firing employees who don’t get vaccinated
A majority of small businesses have either already implemented vaccine mandates for employees, or plan to, according to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife report. Read More
The biggest mistakes buyers make when shopping for an electric car
Your next car may be electric. But buying one involves considerations you might not be accustomed to, even if you’ve bought cars many times. Read More
Will I pay more for car insurance if I wear glasses? Here are 5 things Americans got wrong about auto-premium pricing
Insurance companies consider many factors when determining car premiums, but not everyone knows exactly what they are. Here are 5 common misconceptions. Read More
My boyfriend and I have been married before. He has a child. If we get hitched, should we get a prenup?
‘We’ve both come out of messy divorces and lost more than we care to admit in the process so we’re both a bit gun shy.’ Read More
My husband and I have more than $150K in student debt — should we keep renting our home, or buy one?
‘I am hesitant about buying a house and going into debt for another $250,000.’ Read More
Getting a divorce? Three things to know about the marital home and capital gains
If you’re in the middle of negotiating a divorce settlement, your lawyer needs to consider consulting with an accountant or financial planner. Read More
