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Biden’s $10,000 student-debt cancelation is a game-changer for borrowers’ wallets — but will it help their credit scores?
At a time of record-high borrowing costs and rising prices, people need all the help they can get from their…
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Most economists see the U.S. turning into a buyer’s housing market in 2023 and why Ian will rank among the worst hurricanes in Florida history
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Most economists see the U.S. turning into a buyer’s housing market in 2023.…
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I inherited my father’s home along with my three siblings, but the maintenance and taxes are too high. What should I do?
My father gifted his house to his four children too late to be able to qualify for Medicaid (it was…
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How to save $50,000 over your lifetime — and win the battle against inflation
Here’s a potential inflation hedge to save money in a time of rising costs and interest rates: a rising credit…
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Biden vows to end hunger in the U.S. by 2030: ‘I know we can do this’
President Biden pledged to end hunger in the U.S. by 2030 and commit $8 billion by the public and private…
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Butter prices hit an all-time high — partly because extreme heat is taking a toll on dairy cows
You may believe it’s butter, but you may not believe the price. Butter prices are at an all-time high: One…
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My daughter died from a drug overdose, and two of her kids were raised by their other grandparents. I’m leaving my house to my son’s child. Is that fair?
My husband recently died and I am in the process of getting the financial paperwork into shape, because I am…
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The pandemic didn’t stop college-educated women from surpassing men in the U.S. workforce
There’s been one notable labor-market turnaround since the worst days of the COVID-19 pandemic — and it happened among college-educated…
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Jennifer Lawrence Lists Her New York City Loft for $10.5M and who is still eligible for free school lunches — and how can you apply?
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Jennifer Lawrence Lists Her New York City Loft for $10.5M May the odds…
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‘No child should go hungry during the school day’: Who is still eligible for free school lunches — and how can you apply?
For the first time in nearly two years, not all school meals in the U.S. will be free. But eligible…
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