The Big Move: ‘With rates going up, I’m worried I’ll never be able to afford a home’: I only have $15,000 saved for a down payment. Should I wait before buying?
‘With rates going up, I'm worried I'll never be able to afford a home if I don't pull the trigger now.’
Crypto: Crypto crash continues; why has bitcoin fallen 55% over the past 6 months?
Bitcoin is at a 10-month low. The cryptocurrency fell almost 12% Monday to as low as $29,842, down more than 50% from its all-time high in November.
The Wall Street Journal: Andy Warhol’s iconic Marilyn Monroe portrait sells for record $195 million
An iconic Andy Warhol silk-screen portrait of movie star Marilyn Monroe sold for $195 million at Christie’s on Monday, establishing a new auction record for...
: Would overturning Roe v. Wade force more women out of the workforce — and would it influence their choice of job?
Access to abortion and contraception had a direct impact on women's labor-force participation in the '70s and '80s, one economist says. What about now?
Crypto: Bitcoin slips below $35K, down nearly 50% from its all-time high
Bitcoin, the world's most popular crypto asset, extends a slump into the weekend, falling below $35,000 after a volatile week for equities and other assets.
: After stocks plunged this week, here’s how to protect your finances during a period of uncertainty: ‘A hard landing will ultimately be unavoidable’
There's a 35% chance of a downturn in the next 24 months, Goldman Sachs forecasts.
: ‘The pandemic boom in home sales is over’: Mortgage rates soar to highest level since 2009 as the Fed pressures the housing market
The Federal Reserve is pushing mortgage rates higher, which is upending the competitive housing market.
: These billionaire philanthropists spoke out against overturning Roe v. Wade — but that support doesn’t always translate to funding
Bill Gates said reversing Roe v. Wade would set the U.S. back 50 years, but his foundation has shied away from funding abortions.
: Is now a good time to buy a home? Most Americans don’t think so — and Gallup says it’s the first time more than 50% of people feel that way
Americans still view real estate as an attractive investment, but rising prices are creating major barriers.