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With trillions of dollars of real estate-related debt coming due in the near future, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) are making headlines again. This has raised concerns…

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate increased to 6.81% for the week ending July 27, 2023, up from 6.78% last week, according to the latest data…

The numbers: Mortgage rates inched up this week as the U.S. consumer remains confident about the economy. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of July…

To assess a client’s spending habits, advisers may analyze credit card statements and tie their account to financial planning software that tracks transactions. This allows the…

Golf season is in full swing in parts of the U.S. — but a U.S. Senator is making golf news this week. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR),…

Unless you’ve been avoiding the news, you probably know by now that Biden’s plans to forgive $10,000 to $20,000 in federal student loan debt per borrower…

The numbers: Home sales inched up for the first time in four months, even as the U.S. housing market continues to deal with a dearth of…

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The lovely New York City townhouse of the late Stephen Sondheim, revered Broadway composer and lyricist, has just been listed for $7 million, according to Architectural Digest. Set in the…

Tim Cook reportedly encountered temporary difficulty early on in obtaining one of Apple’s credit cards. When the Apple CEO tried to get an Apple Card prior…