Personal finance

A “For Rent” sign is posted near a home in Houston, Texas, on Feb. 7, 2022. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Many Americans are sitting on low-interest-rate mortgages and could face a decision when it’s time to move: sell or rent out their existing property. That choice could be tricky, especially for those eager to

Urbazon | E+ | Getty Images An unequal distribution of wealth in the U.S. can make it so some children are behind from birth. Now lawmakers are considering whether federal children’s savings accounts can help. One proposal — the 401Kids Savings Act — would create savings accounts for all newborns. Low- and moderate- income families

Wind turbines in Dawson, Texas, on Feb. 28, 2023.  Mark Felix | Afp | Getty Images As carbon emissions from fossil fuels keep warming the planet, eco-conscious consumers may wonder if there’s a way to buy electricity from renewable sources without installing technology like solar panels or windmills on their property. In short, the answer

In this article RDFN ZG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Alistair Berg | Digitalvision | Getty Images If you’re in the market for a home, it’s likely some of the properties you see will be new builds. About 33.4% of single-family homes available for sale in the first quarter were newly built, almost double

Young woman feeling concerned about grocery prices on the bill in the supermarket. Lordhenrivoton | E+ | Getty Images Many shoppers have been shocked by what they pay at the grocery store checkout. Food prices shot up amid broader inflation in recent years, and remain high for many staples. As consumers struggle with elevated food