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Looking across America’s major cities, researchers say there’s a wide swath of aging and under-used office buildings that are ripe for reinvention as energy-efficient apartments.That, they…

Already struggling with soaring rents, recent grads now have a new monthly bill to worry about. They’re living at home, looking for employer help and trying…

Americans are as hungry as ever for homes, and home builders are ramping up construction to meet the demand. But U.S. home shoppers may find that…

Using ChatGPT without citation could be seen as unethical or even regarded as plagiarism. It’s a debate that has been raging in academic, legal, journalistic and…

A winning ticket for the $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot was sold in Florida. If you are the winner of the $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot,…

Hello and welcome to Financial Face-off, a MarketWatch column where we help you weigh financial decisions. Our columnist will give her verdict. Weigh in on whether…

Shelter inflation, or the pace of the rise in the cost of accommodation or housing in the U.S., is expected to “slow significantly” over the next…

Credit-card debt surpassed the $1 trillion mark during the second quarter, a milestone pointing at consumers’ continuing willingness — or need — to resort to credit…

When gig workers get deactivated, or “digitally fired,” most of them can get reactivated when a third party gets involved, a new study finds. Eighty percent…

The onslaught of “junk” fees by big banks is hardly a nickel and dime matter. It’s costing customers billions and it’s been going on for years.…