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Mortgage Rates Climb to 11-Month High, Squeezing Homebuyers
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has surged to 6.78%, the highest since last summer, making it even harder for buyers to afford homes as prices remain elevated and forecasts suggest little relief ahead
How High Earners Max Out 401(k) Plans-and Why It Matters
Just 14% of U.S. workers with defined contribution plans reach the annual 401(k) contribution limit, with higher-income earners far more likely to do so. Early, aggressive saving can dramatically increase retirement balances through compounding
How Income and Wealth Peak for Americans in Their Late 40s and Early 50s
Americans ages 45-54 report the highest median household income, but wide gaps persist by education and homeownership. See how your earnings and net worth compare-and why income alone doesn't tell the full story
Baby Boomers Face Retirement With Record Debt Levels
A growing share of baby boomers are entering retirement with substantial debt, including mortgages and credit cards, raising new risks for fixed-income households as healthcare and living costs climb
US Home Prices Reach Record High as Affordability Worsens
The median price for existing homes in the US hit $440,660 in June, marking a new peak as affordability remains out of reach for many buyers and a major housing bill stalls in Washington
Remote Work Is Raising Unemployment for Young College Graduates
A new Federal Reserve Bank of New York study finds remote work is responsible for most of the rise in joblessness among recent college grads, as employers hesitate to hire and train inexperienced workers outside the office
Fed Chair Warsh Taps AI and Top Experts for Central Bank Overhaul
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has assembled a high-profile team of economists, business leaders, and AI specialists to lead five task forces aimed at modernizing the Fed’s operations and policy tools
Bernstein Raises Gold Price Target as Fed Rate Outlook Shifts
Gold’s 23% annual gain faces new pressure as the Federal Reserve signals a tougher stance on rates. Bernstein’s revised forecast highlights how central bank demand and Fed policy could reshape the metal’s path for U.S. investors
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