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Mar 27 2026FINANCE

Crypto Down Payments: A New Way to Buy a Home or Just More Risk?

Buying a home usually means saving up cash for a down payment. But what if you could skip selling your crypto instead? A new plan lets future homeowners use Bitcoin or USDC from a Coinbase account as collateral for their down payment loan. This means no need to cash out crypto early, which could loc

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Jan 20 2026BUSINESS

Crypto Meets Home Loans: A New Path to Ownership?

In a bold move, a Pennsylvania lender, Newrez, is set to accept cryptocurrency as part of mortgage applications starting next month. This shift aligns with a broader trend, as the US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac last year to explore crypto's role in home

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Nov 16 2025FINANCE

Home Moves Made Easier? The Portable Mortgage Idea

The idea of portable mortgages is making waves. It's a concept where homeowners can take their mortgage with them when they move. This means keeping the same interest rate and terms instead of getting a new loan. The goal? To get more people moving in a slow housing market. Right now, many homeowne

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Could Portable Mortgages Shake Up the Housing Market?

The idea of portable mortgages is making waves in the housing market. This concept would let homeowners move their current mortgage to a new home, keeping their old interest rate and terms. It sounds like a dream for those stuck with low rates, but is it really the solution to the housing market's p

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Nov 14 2025FINANCE

Power Players Gather to Tackle Everyday Money Woes

High-profile business leaders and the U. S. President recently sat down to discuss some serious money matters. The chat covered everything from the rising cost of living to making it easier for people to buy homes. Big names like Jamie Dimon from JPMorgan Chase and Adena Friedman from Nasdaq were th

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Apr 16 2025BUSINESS

Housing Market Shifts: Buyers Take Risks as Rates Rise

The housing market is seeing some big changes. Buyers are starting to look at riskier loans. This is happening because interest rates are going up. Last week, mortgage rates hit their highest point since February 2023. This jump in rates has made some buyers think twice. But others are turning to lo

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Mar 19 2025FINANCE

Rates on Hold: What It Means for Your Money

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady. This means that people who want to borrow money might have to wait a bit longer for better loan deals. On the other hand, savers might enjoy more stable returns on their savings accounts. The central bank has been raising and lowering

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Sep 17 2024LIFESTYLE

The Lavish Lifestyle of Mariah Carey: A Recipe for Financial Strains

Mariah Carey, the renowned singer-songwriter, is known for her extravagant lifestyle, which seems to have taken a toll on her finances. With a reported net worth of $350 million, one might expect her to effortlessly manage her wealth. However, numerous cash grabs and property sales have left Mariah

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

The Business Buzz: CEOs Fired, Student Loans Settled, and More

The past week has been filled with notable business news, from CEOs being fired to record-low interest rates and major mergers. Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw was let go after an investigation found he violated company policies by engaging in a consensual relationship with the chief legal officer. T

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Sep 13 2024EDUCATION

Are High Schoolers Financially Ignorant, or Just Misinformed?

The notion that high schoolers are clueless about finances is a popular notion that has been perpetuated through media and public discourse. However, is this assumption truly based on facts, or is it a misconception rooted in biases and stereotypes? To find out, I devised a money quiz to test the fi

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