The Federal Reserve said Friday that considering a slowing global economy and last year's financial market turmoil, the central bank plans to remain "patient" in determining when to make future adjustments to its benchmark interest rate. The Fed's semi-annual report to Congress on monetary policy ... » Learn More about Few or no interest-rate increases 2019
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Leading mortgage-borrowing generation
By dollar volume, millennials now take out more mortgage money than all other generations, as outlined by research by Realtor.com. They've surpassed both Generation X as well as the baby boomers. Millennials currently leading mortgage-borrowing generation Realtor.com based its ... » Learn More about Leading mortgage-borrowing generation
U.S. consumer confidence spikes in Feb.
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in February after a decline in January. The Index now stands at 131.4, a nearly 10-point increase from January's 121.7. The Existing Situation Index - consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions - improved, moving ... » Learn More about U.S. consumer confidence spikes in Feb.
Cash-sale financial disclosures nationally
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators recently reintroduced sanctions legislation targeting Russia that includes a provision to fight money laundering in all-cash purchases of real estate. Bill may make cash-sale financial disclosures nationally The provision is targeted on residential ... » Learn More about Cash-sale financial disclosures nationally
Minimize typical tax-filing issues
In excess of 150 million tax returns are expected to be filed to the Internal Revenue Service this year. It's likely some might have errors. Don't let it be you. Each and every year, tax professionals end up finding the same common errors, with varying consequences. This year is extra thorny ... » Learn More about Minimize typical tax-filing issues