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Ashford: Selling your home could boost your nest egg — but is it worth it?

March 18, 2024, 8:09am Business

A 2023 report from investment firm Vanguard estimates that about a quarter of Americans age 60 and over could move to a cheaper housing market and use the equity in their homes to upsize their retirement savings — making retirement more secure and enjoyable. Read story

NerdWallet: Maximalism on a budget: affordable options for bold home decor

March 13, 2024, 7:50am Business

Allie LeFevere describes her maximalist Chicago home as colorful and eclectic. When she and her husband moved in to their home four years ago, she didn’t have a specific design in mind. Read story

Millennial Money: The evolution of retirement — and what it might mean for you

March 12, 2024, 8:28am Business

Now that retirement spans more years than ever, you might need to rethink how you’re envisioning that stage of your life. Although Americans are retiring a little later than they did 30 years ago, they’re also living longer. Retirement isn’t a blip on the life radar — it’s a significant… Read story

Palmer: Worried about money? Ways to keep your kids from feeling your stress

March 11, 2024, 7:39am Business

When it comes to parents and children, money stress can be contagious. Read story

Why was my mortgage application denied? Common reasons underwriters don’t approve loans

March 11, 2024, 5:52am Business

For borrowers in a still-hot housing market, getting approved for a mortgage can be a challenge. Mortgage rates have soared from pandemic-era lows, home values are near record highs and home price appreciation is outpacing wage growth. Read story

Williams: As automakers transition to EVs, can old brands learn new tricks?

March 11, 2024, 5:50am Business

Facebook is littered with memes blasting the Chevy Blazer, a full-size crossover that’s nothing like the original off-roader of the same name. It’s often contrasted unfavorably with the hyper-masculine Ford Bronco, another OG of the sport-utility class but one whose brand image has been burnished and reinforced of late. Read story

Burns: For most Americans, retirement means placing a bet on home ownership

March 10, 2024, 5:47am Business

Will you have too much house at the end of your money? Read story

Apple’s $2 billion fine heralds a new antitrust dawn

March 9, 2024, 5:44am Business

Another day, another multibillion-dollar regulatory fine from Europe that will barely dent the balance sheet of a technology giant. Only this time the European Commission’s $2 billion penalty against Apple Inc. marks the end of an old, clunky era, and the start of a new one where trust-busters can be… Read story

Millennial Money: 5 financial mistakes to avoid when you are self-employed

March 5, 2024, 7:57am Business

When you become self-employed, you join millions of other business owners hoping to materialize their dreams. However, navigating the murky waters of self-employment can be challenging, especially during the early stages. Read story

Ashford: Can you afford health care in retirement?

March 4, 2024, 9:03am Business

At age 65, some couples may need as much as $413,000 to cover health care costs in retirement, according to a January report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. That’s an extreme case, representing two people with high prescription drug costs — but it’s not outside the realm of possibility. Read story