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President Donald Trump was expected to announce an initiative at the World Economic Forum that would make it easier for homebuyers to use retirement savings to fund down payments. Using 401(k) money ...

Mortgage applications for new home purchases increased by 2.5% in December 2025 compared to the previous year, despite a 3% monthly decline. The Mortgage Bankers Association reports that new homes ...

It’s a tough time in the charity sector. With the rises in cost of living and unemployment, fewer people are choosing – or able – to donate their money and/or their time to support charities. But ...

Starting a business from home is common, but using a personal address comes with hidden risks. Many founders only realize the impact after facing legal, operational or credibility issues. Many small ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A decade ago, it was understandable to avoid smart home tech. It was fragmented, unreliable, and expensive. These days, there are still smart ...

Attackers behind a self-propagating malware campaign targeting Brazilian financial institutions have accelerated and upgraded their malicious activity, using artificial intelligence (AI) to spawn a ...

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State residents can now apply for help with heating their homes after the federal government shutdown delayed the opening of applications for over a month. Enrollment opened on ...

U.S. mortgage applications to buy a home surged last week to the highest level since early 2023, despite still-elevated borrowing costs. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s index of home-purchase ...

US mortgage applications to buy a home surged last week to the highest level since early 2023, despite still-elevated borrowing costs. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s index of home-purchase ...

BYU is currently accepting applications from incoming freshmen. The priority deadline was Nov. 3. (BYU Photos) BYU Enrollment Services is currently accepting applications for aspiring incoming ...

In the popular children’s book “Charlotte’s Web,” the title character, a spider, uses her web as an instrument of good to help secure the freedom of Wilbur, a pig on her farm. Federal immigration ...