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CashayNear record low mortgage rates: Should you cash out and refinance?
As mortgage rates hover near or at historic lows, existing homeowners who seek home improvements or pay off high interest credit card debt may want to take advantage of the rate environment and built-up equity in their home.
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Mortgage rates near all-time lows: Is it time to refinance?
Mortgage rates have reached an almost 50-year year low with the 30-year falling to 3.67%, according to the latest numbers provided by Freddie Mac, a government agency that backs millions of mortgages.
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Utility shut-offs appear on the rise even before winter moratoriums expire
Disconnections in Illinois doubled their historical average in October and deferred payment plans tripled their average, according to a new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research.
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Study: Retirees more than doubled their debt in 2020
The pandemic has pushed Americans to increase their debt two-fold, according to a study by Clever Real Estate, an online platform that connects buyers with agents.
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Here's what else needs to be done to help renters during the pandemic
Recent moves and proposals from President Joe Biden would help renters, but more can be done.
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Housing expert on price increases: 'I don’t see that slowing down anytime soon'
Even though home values experienced their largest increase since 2014, the price hikes may not be over yet.
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Eviction protections could have cut COVID-19 deaths by 40.7%, study finds
If eviction protections had been in place nationwide for much of the pandemic, the number of deaths and infections from COVID-19 would have been drastically reduced.
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Biden signs executive memo to determine if Trump-era actions ‘undermined fair housing policies and laws’
President Joe Biden signed an executive action to determine if any Trump-era policies “undermined fair housing” laws and, if so, to remedy them.
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‘Make saving very easy’: Retirement planning tips for the Biden era
To compensate for financial shortfalls in golden years, Matthew Rutledge recommended that the new administration set up automatic IRAs for all Americans.
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Biden’s executive action to extend eviction moratorium is a ‘Band-Aid’ on the rental crisis
President Joe Biden is expected to request an extension of the federal eviction moratorium through March.
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Here are the world’s best places to retire in 2021
As the pandemic disrupts retirement plans for millions of Americans, many may consider moving abroad for their golden years to capitalize on lower costs of living and cheaper housing, among other factors, according to a new ranking.
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Mortgage rates to home prices: 8 housing predictions for 2021
2021 will continue some housing trends from 2020, while others will fade away. Here’s what else to expect from housing this year.
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Here's what to do if you plan to buy a house in 2021
As mortgage rates remain near record lows, this year may be the right time to buy a new home. Here's how to prepare.
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Key Social Security changes you should know about in 2021
Retirees can expect a swath of key Social Security changes this year as President-elect Biden takes office in two weeks and the pandemic persists.
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Here's the history of the 30-year fixed mortgage rate
Mortgage rates for the 30-year fixed mortgage continue to hover below 3% for the 10th consecutive week, according to Freddie Mac, but seeing that average rate in the early 1980s would be unheard of.
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Number of homes for sale hit all-time low
There were 449,000 fewer homes on the market last month, a drop of 36.9% from December 2019, marking the first time that active listings fell below 700,000, according to Realtor.com.
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Mortgage rates hit record low to start 2021
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage hit an average of 2.65% this week, according to Freddie Mac, down from 2.67% last week.
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Pandemic has been 'extremely disruptive' for retirement plans for some Americans
As the pandemic shifted the employment landscape for millions of workers, many Americans were forced to adjust their vision of their golden years.
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Here's what the new coronavirus stimulus deal means for your wallet
Congress passed a $900 billion stimulus package last week and the president signed the bill on Sunday. Here’s what’s in the bill that could affect your personal finances.
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Home equity wealth in America is booming
Homeowners enjoyed the largest year-over-year home equity gain in the past six years in the third quarter of 2020.
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