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How Much Can You Afford?

An old rule of thumb said that you could afford to buy a house that cost between one and a half and two and a half times your annual salary.

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IRA Strategies During Uncertain Markets

Recent tariff-related market gyrations caught the attention of many wary investors, including IRA owners.

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The Cost of Building a New Home in the U.S.

This information breaks down the average cost of building a new single-family home in the United States in 2024 by stages of construction.

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Will You Pay a Medicare Surcharge?

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance to retired individuals, regardless of their medical condition, and certain younger people with disabilities or end-stage renal disease.

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Borrowers in Default on Federal Student Loans Face Imminent Collection Efforts

On April 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting May 5, 2025.

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