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  • 1 week ago | realestate.usnews.com | Liz Brumer-Smith |Dawn Bradbury |Liisa Rajala

    Key Takeaways: Rent control limits how much landlords can raise rent and sets rules for leases. It aims to stabilize housing costs for tenants while allowing landlords to recover their investment. However, it can also discourage development, restrict landlord cash flow and reduce tenant mobility. Housing affordability remains one of the biggest challenges in the United States, not just for hopeful homebuyers, but for renters, too.

  • 1 week ago | money.usnews.com | Kimberly Lankford |Barri Segal |Liisa Rajala

    Key Takeaways Trump's tax bill, which the House passed on May 22, will reduce taxes for high earners. The bill preserves many of the tax breaks from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which were scheduled to expire at the end of 2025. The top tax bracket will continue to be 37% rather than reverting back to 39.6%. The bill reduces the itemized deductions for taxpayers in the top income tax bracket.

  • 1 week ago | money.usnews.com | Kimberly Lankford |Barri Segal |Liisa Rajala

    Key Takeaways: The House bill passed on May 22 includes several new or expanded tax breaks for children, health care costs, car loans and education expenses, and some significant changes to student loans. The government would contribute $1,000 to new child savings accounts for babies born from 2025 through 2028. Expanded HSA contributions and eligible expenses may help middle-income families. Revising student loan repayment rules may cost families more.

  • 1 week ago | realestate.usnews.com | Maurie Backman |Dawn Bradbury |Liisa Rajala

    Key Takeaways Home maintenance tasks that aren't dangerous or overly complicated are good candidates for DIY. Be cautious about work that's hazardous, like gutter cleanings or roof repairs. Save HVAC maintenance and pest control for the professionals. When you buy a home, you don't just commit to a mortgage payment. You also commit to the time and expense of maintaining that property both inside and out.

  • 2 weeks ago | money.usnews.com | Erica Sandberg |Barri Segal |Liisa Rajala

    Key Takeaways Eighty-five percent of U.S. consumers are actively seeking financial information, with most turning to friends and family members for advice. Trusted individuals can be appealing sources of information but may not have the acumen to provide neutral, tailored and accurate advice. Eighty-six percent of people know what they want about their money, and 45% said they secretly know more about finances than they typically let on.

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