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U.S. President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 10, 2025.Nathan Howard | ReutersPresident Donald Trump's tariff increase on imports from China would basically end most trade…

The U.S. government is set to increase tariff rates on several categories of imported products. Some economists tracking these trade proposals say the higher tariff rates could lead to higher consumer prices.One model constructed by the…

Lifestylevisuals | E+ | Getty ImagesSelling a house involves much more than just putting up a "for sale" sign.In addition to some key things to consider — like knowing market conditions, preparing your home for showings and deciding…

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two pillars of the U.S. mortgage market, are currently controlled by the federal government. Some in Washington, D.C. expect President Trump to push for the end of their conservatorship."We have a mortgage…

Vgajic | E+ | Getty ImagesIf you're a renter, the market may be shifting in your favor.As of December, the median asking rent price in the U.S. was $1,695, down 0.5% — or $8 — from November, according to a new report by Realtor.com.The…

First-time homebuyers may struggle to find adequate starter homes when the 2025 buying season begins this spring.The homes that once gave Americans a stepping stone into real estate are disappearing, according to experts. While the exact…

The Federal Reserve lowered its interest rate target three times in 2024.This has many Americans waiting for mortgage rates to fall. But that may not happen for some time."I think the best case scenario is we're going to continue to see…

General Motors' chief economist said Thursday that she believes the country's inflation problems are only temporary and mostly the result of supply-chain bottlenecks — not last year's stimulus checks — and that they will likely ease up…

3 Solutions VP of Public Policy Nick Loris discusses how inflation is deeply impacting Americans ahead of the summer season.  As gas prices are expected to hit a record high ahead of the Memorial Day weekend and summer season, an…

Fast forward two years, and the picture looks much brighter for Gen Z and younger millennials joining the workforce today. Despite recent headwinds like inflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions driving economic uncertainty,…