Your money: University of Michigan economists: Vaccine could boost U.S. growth in 2021
The outlook continues to be clouded by COVID-19 but a team of University of Michigan economists sees encouraging signs that could bring economic life close…
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US mortgage rates stay at record low 2.72% for 30 years
WASHINGTON — U.S. long-term mortgage rates remained at record lows this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to threaten the economy. Mortgage finance giant Freddie…
Your money: How small businesses can help workers save
Donna Skemp of Bend, Ore., struggled to save before she signed up for an automatic savings plan offered by her employer’s payroll services company. Now,…
Your money: When life blows up your well-laid plans
Job loss, business failure, involuntary retirement, divorce, disability or the death of a breadwinner — these are some of the ways our finances can force…
US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 2.84%
WASHINGTON — U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose this week. They remain at historically low levels, now around a percentage point below a year ago. Mortgage…
Liz Weston: The upsides to thinking about when you will die
Social Security’s life expectancy calculator predicts I’ll live to about 86. An insurance company’s version says I should expect to die at 98. A longevity…
Your money: How losing Obamacare could cost you
If the Supreme Court throws out the Affordable Care Act, your finances and your future could pay the price. Retiring early or starting a business…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Cattle Jump on Hoarding Rumors Fears of shopping difficulties and food shortages during this new wave of coronavirus cases triggered a midweek surge in beef…
Your money: IRS continues to reach out to send stimulus checks
Many lower income households who are wondering why they didn’t get a stimulus check of $1,200 or more are getting another second chance. The Internal…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
How sweet it is Sugar prices have been climbing for the past six months and hit highs mid-week. A virus in sugar beets in Europe…