The cost to keep a roof over your family’s head has increased at the fastest pace in decades, putting serious pressure on Americans’ wallets. The shelter component of the Consumer Price Index increased 0.5% between February and March, in line …
Today’s home buyers could be in for a shock when the tax man comes calling. In 2021, around $328 billion in property taxes were imposed on single-family homes across the country, according to a new report from real-estate analytics company …
“‘Twitter has become kind of the de facto town square.’” That’s Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk discussing his offer to buy Twitter TWTR, -1.68% for $43 billion. Musk was discussing his views on free speech and his attenion-grabbing Twitter …
Dear Quentin, It seems like I have been paying my Parent PLUS Loan forever. Someone told me that when my husband passed away, even though we were divorced at the time, I wouldn’t have to keep paying the loan. Please …
The level of profit that large corporations experienced in 2021 was unparalleled in American history, as consumers faced the worst price inflation the U.S. has seen in decades Even as top executives warn about the effects of inflation on their …
I have not seen anyone address student-loan debt for people over 70 years of age. I am a 74-year-old retired speech-language pathologist with a student-loan debt of $200,000. I’m on a fixed income, and the weight of this debt is crushing …
Dear Moneyist, I went to brunch last weekend and, when the server handed us the bill, she said a 20% service fee was added to cover her benefits and health insurance, but that it was not a tip. I am …
Dear MarketWatch, My husband bought a nightmare flip house, and after legal battles with the contractor, the house is almost complete. However, we are out almost $130,000 in expenses related to this home. As we come to the end of …
Actual panic about inflation seems to be spiraling upward. But investments that will try to protect us from the ravages of inflation seem to be getting cheaper. Weird, right? Only on Wall Street. But this is good news for retirees, who …
I recently bought an ice cream cone at a nearby parlor. It’s a big-name joint and I won’t name it here, but suffice it to say you can pay up to $8 for a carryout cone or a cup. The …
The steep upward climb in mortgage rates still isn’t showing any signs of stopping. On Friday, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate 5.06%, according to data from Mortgage News Daily. The 15-year fixed rate hovered at 4.29%. “Only 24% of consumers …
Dear Quentin, I recently sold my house and had to leave my job due to a medical issue that was easily resolved, and I am now fine. I have approximately $150,000 in my checking account from the sale of my …