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Why Renting Beats Buying: The Data That Debunks the Homeownership Myth
Decades of data reveal that renting and investing consistently beats homeownership in most U.S. markets, challenging the
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Second Wave of Facebook Privacy Payouts: $100 Million Distributed to 15.7M Users
Starting June 9, 15.7 million Facebook users who cashed their first settlement check will receive a second payment from
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11 Class Action Settlements: Check If You're Owed Cash
Class action settlements from Amazon, Bank of America, and others are distributing funds. Check eligibility and deadline
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Credit Card Delinquencies Hit Highest Level Since 2011 as 13.1% of Balances Over 90 Days Late
Serious credit card delinquency hit 13.1% in Q1, the highest since 2011, as rising interest rates and inflation squeeze
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Treasury Launches Trump Accounts App for Children's Investment Program
The Treasury Department launched a mobile app for Trump Accounts, tax-free investment accounts for children. Parents can
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SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic Race to Public Markets in AI Funding Push
SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are racing to go public, seeking billions to fund AI infrastructure. SpaceX's IPO filing r
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Hotel Rates Surge Amid Strong U.S. Travel Demand, Construction Lags
Hotel rates are climbing as demand surges and construction fails to keep pace, signaling a robust U.S. economy, accordin
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Vermont Leads Nation in Mortgage Delinquency Surge, Report Shows
Vermont saw the biggest jump in mortgage delinquencies nationwide, rising 12.32% from Q4 2025 to Q1 2026, according to a
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AI-Driven Capex Boom Masks Consumer Weakness, Risks Sharp Reversal
AI capital spending is currently offsetting weak consumer spending, but analysts warn the boom is unsustainable and a pu
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Trump Officiates Warsh Swearing-In as New Fed Chair Amid Rate Divide
President Trump swore in Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair Friday, replacing Jerome Powell after a partisan Senate vo
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Kevin O'Leary Takes Aim at Gen Z's Spending Habits: Skip the $28 Lunch
Kevin O'Leary's viral advice to Gen Z on cutting lunch costs and credit card debt sparks debate on financial responsibil
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SpaceX Files for Record $75B IPO Amid Billions in Losses and Mars Ambitions
SpaceX filed for an IPO that could raise $75B, the largest ever, despite losing $2.6B last year. The prospectus ties Mus