Rent hikes shake Maryland city: tenants fight for stability as community faces uncertain future — here’s the pros and cons of rent control
With rents up 30%, Rockville, Maryland renters are pushing for stabilization, fearing the loss of teachers and EMS as ...
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The upside of selling your childhood home
If you're earning $80,000 a year, or $6,667 a month, but spending $3,200 between your mortgage and your rental, you're overspending on housing, considerably. As a general rule, it's best to keep ...
I lost $1.2M in my divorce — what do I do now?I lost $1.2M in my divorce — what do I do now?
Rebuilding your finances after a divorce takes time — even if you have a solid amount saved. But not everyone will be ...
So what exactly defines a recession?
Leading indicators point to an economic slowdown. Here’s how to know when it’s here and what steps you can take to shore up ...
The ‘magic number’ keeps getting higher
The ‘magic number’ for retirement savings has jumped 50% since 2020 — driven in large part by fears of inflation eating away ...
My mom, 79, lost $400K to scammers over Facebook
Matthew just discovered his 79-year-old mother, Barbara, has found herself deep in an online gift card scam. The retired ...
How to budget for unexpected home repairs
Setting up a dedicated savings account specifically for home-related expenses ensures you're prepared when unexpected costs ...
'It's been truly surreal': Seattle man has benefits clawed back after Social Security declares him dead
But Johnson, 82, is still very much alive. For reasons unbeknownst to him, he ended up on the Social Security ...
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After the storm: How to financially weather home repairs and rising insurance costs
Some Florida homeowners hardest hit by hurricanes Milton and Helene must now also see their homes completely demolished or, if they're lucky, elevated. This follows a federal mandate that impacts ...