Americans in their 30s, early 40s are getting richer faster than US boomers — here’s the 1 thing they’re doing to outpace their parents

This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Millennials have been relentlessly mocked as the broke generation. Stereotypically, they’re struggling with student loans and unable to get on the property ladder, so it’s easy to assume the entire cohort has missed out on wealth-building opportunities. But a recent study […]

Buyers who rushed to snap up mortgage buydowns just a few years ago are now paying a hefty price — why so many got burned betting against the house

In recent years, many American homebuyers have snatched up new properties with the help of mortgage "buydowns." These incentives from builders temporarily lowered interest rates while the sticker price remained elevated. What seemed like a workaround for high borrowing costs is becoming a cautionary tale as the housing market softens and rates remain high. Must […]

Health officials scrambling to fix new Medicare directory after report finds widespread coverage errors — how it could leave seniors paying more

In the midst of Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, a government tool designed to look up and compare plans has created massive headaches for older Americans. Federal health officials are now scrambling to fix tech issues, first reported by The Washington Post, that are displaying inaccuracies in the new online directory for Medicare Advantage plans […]