Peter Schiff, a well-known economist, has some strong opinions about why buying a home in the U. S. is becoming increasingly difficult. He points the finger at two big names in the housing market: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. According to Schiff, these institutions aren't helping people afford homes;
Buying a home has been tough lately. Prices keep going up, and so do mortgage rates. But there's some good news. Experts think things might get better by 2030. First, let's talk about what "normal" means. A home is usually considered affordable if it costs about 30% of your income. That's the stand
In Yemen's capital, Sanaa, a tense situation unfolded as Iran-backed Houthis raided United Nations offices. This happened on a Sunday, shortly after a significant Israeli strike. The Houthis targeted the World Food Program and UNICEF offices, detaining several UN employees. A spokesperson for the Wo
A journalist named Mark Knoller just passed away at 73. He was a well-known CBS News reporter. He was famous for keeping track of everything U. S. presidents did. This included speeches, trips, golf games, and even pardons. He started this habit because there was no official record of these things.
Scientists have found something unusual in how certain materials behave when pressure is applied. These materials, known as amorphous solids, don't have a regular structure. When pressure is increased, they act like normal elastic materials. But when the pressure is reduced, they start to flow like
Texas Republicans have a plan to change the state's political boundaries. They want to gain five more seats in the House of Representatives. The new map would turn three Democratic districts into Republican strongholds. These districts voted for Kamala Harris in the last election, but under the new
Emergency funds act as a safety net, especially for those with unpredictable incomes. They prevent people from dipping into their retirement savings when unexpected expenses pop up. Research shows that having even a small emergency fund can make a big difference. People with at least $2, 000 saved a
San Jose is taking a close look at its housing plans. The city is reviewing its General Plan, which happens every four years. But there's a problem. The current plan might not be helping to build more homes. In fact, it could be making things worse. Before 2007, San Jose built about the same number
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Donald Trump's administration has taken a significant step to undo a key climate regulation. They want to get rid of a 2009 finding that said greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, are bad for public health and the environment. This finding h
SC State University is making big moves to tackle their housing problem. They're planning to build new dorms and renovate old ones to make room for more students. The university is looking to get some serious cash from a federal program to help pay for these projects. They're planning to build a hu
