Most Americans hold a favorable view of Social Security, but about one-third are skeptical the program will still exist when they retire, according to new survey data released by the Cato Institute and YouGov. The survey also found that Americans are broadly misinformed about how Social Security works. “Many do not understand how the program […]
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Mortgage rates were just slightly lower to start the new week. This leaves the average lender’s top tier 30yr fixed rate almost dead center in the narrow range that’s been intact since early September. The absence of any significant movement on Monday is a logical outcome given the absence of any major economic data releases
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Rural markets across the board saw a significant spike in property values during the pandemic housing boom, but some communities benefited more thanks to their locations and the rise of remote work. Processing Content Between March 2020 and March 2023, home prices appreciated 36.1% in rural areas, more than doubling their rate of growth in
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