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Fed will pivot back to hiking rates
There’s now a 40% chance the Fed will pivot back to hiking rates again next year, top economist says Continued economic strength along with inflationary policies expected from President-elect Donald Trump could mean the Federal Reserve may have to resort to rate hikes in 2025, a top economist warned. Wall Street just threw a tantrum…
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What Does the Fed Rate Cut Mean for Home Prices? At the last two Federal Reserve Board meetings, the agency cut the federal funds rate — for a total of 0.75%. You might think this means all interest rates will automatically drop by that same amount, but that’s not really how it works. The federal…
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How interest rates work If you have wondered why the Federal Reverse cuts the interest rates and the rates for you go up, I hope to explain. People get in touch with me saying it is now a better time. No September was. Lenders will primarily discount rates before the actual Fed cut. Other people…
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Forget the 4% Rule? Here’s What You Should Really Be Looking at During Retirement. Everyone’s retirement is different, but we all have a common goal: ensuring our retirement savings last long enough. The 4% rule is arguably the go-to guideline for determining how quickly you can spend your savings. It states that a retiree can…
Read MoreWhat Is a Reverse Mortgage and How Does It Work? (2024 Guide)
What Is a Reverse Mortgage and How Does It Work? (2024 Guide) Living comfortably in retirement has long been financially challenging for seniors in the U.S. To cover increased expenses, many turn to the equity in their homes to increase their financial breathing room. One-way seniors can tap into home equity with a special type…
Read MoreReverse mortgages explained
Reverse mortgages explained As long as there have been homes for sale, there have been financial vehicles designed to alleviate some of the financial pressures associated with owning a home. A reverse mortgage is another way homeowners can borrow money based on the value of their homes, but it doesn’t need to be repaid as…
Read MoreThe Complex Truth About Reverse Mortgages
The Complex Truth About Reverse Mortgages In TV commercials, pitchman Tom Selleck hawks the virtues of reverse mortgages. But are they a lifeline for retirees, or a hoax? The truth is complicated and nuanced. An Unsavory Reputation. “Reverse mortgages are viewed much more positively by economists than by advisors,” said Michael Finke, Frank M. Engle…
Read Morehousing market about to crash
Housing market about to crash? Here’s what experts say Housing economists and analysts agree that any market correction is likely to be a modest one and not a full housing market about to crash. After a record-breaking run that saw mortgage rates plunge to all-time lows and home prices soar to new highs, the U.S. housing…
Read More30% of Americans Still Won’t Consider EVs
More Than 30% of Americans Still Won’t Consider EVs Nearly a third of Americans surveyed said they would not consider purchasing an electric vehicle (EV), and those that would are looking to alleviate range anxiety. Nearly a third of Americans (31%) said they would not consider buying an electric vehicle (EV), while 34% said they…
Read MoreMedicaid purge begins
As Medicaid purge begins, ‘staggering numbers’ of Americans lose coverage States are combing through Medicaid rolls to decide who stays and who goes. But the overwhelming majority of people who have lost coverage so far were dropped because of technicalities. More than 600,000 Americans have lost Medicaid coverage since pandemic protections ended on April 1. And…
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