Why mortgage rates are going up despite the Fed's interest rate cut
Americans saw mortgage rates soar during the Federal Reserve’s aggressive campaign to fight inflation, leading many to hope for a reprieve after the central bank finally cut the federal funds rate last month for the first time in four years.
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Read MoreVirtua Health, Lincoln Financial Hit With Retirement Fund Suit
Virtua Health Inc. mismanaged its workers’ retirement plans by offering pricey mutual funds and a stable value fund that allowed plan service provider Lincoln Financial Group to reap outsized profits, two plan participants alleged in a proposed class action.
The lawsuit, filed Oct. 18 in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey,
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Read MoreOrange County to invest more than $25 million in improving sidewalks
Orange County’s sidewalks will likely be revamped soon, according to Orange County government officials. The county’s leaders will invest more than $25 million in 26 miles of sidewalks.“Sidewalks provide a safe path for pedestrians to walk along rather than walking directly along a given roadway,” said Eric Haertjens, Engineer II, Orange County Public Works Engineering.The improvements come with a collaboration with LYNX staff for the Accelerated Transportation Safety Program and Vision Zero initiatives,
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Read MoreDemocrats invest $5 million to try to defeat Republican Ted Cruz in Texas Senate race
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats backing Rep. Colin Allred’s bid to defeat Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are investing $5 million in an ad campaign focused on abortion, making a late-campaign play for what’s seen as a safely Republican seat.
The announcement by Senate Majority PAC comes as Democrats face a challenging set of races nationwide to maintain control of Congress’
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1 Pet Stock You’d Be Barking Mad Not to Buy
Pet insurance is big business and Trupanion is a popular insurance company for pet lovers. Over 1.1 million pets were enrolled in Trupanion at last count, up 37% year over year.
The pet insurer makes for an intriguing investment opportunity: a business model that has product-market fit, lots of room to grow, and a proven history of customer satisfaction.
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Got $9,000? 1 No-Brainer Stock To Buy
“Last year, savvy investors who bought the dip had the opportunity to purchase discounted FAANG stocks – Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Alphabet (formerly Google) at a lower price. While any of these tech giants would make a strong addition to a portfolio, one stock that stands out is Alphabet. Despite experiencing a drop of over 40% in the past year,
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