This week’s top story: State and local minimum wage hikes kick in around U.S. In other news: July mortgage rates could follow house prices downward, corporations want you to rent, not own, and 7 states where will pump up gas taxes on July 1.
State and Local Minimum Wage Hikes Kick In Around U.S.
Minimum wage earners in Washington, D.C., will now make $17.50 per hour, more than in any state.
July Mortgage Rates Could Follow House Prices Downward
Mortgage rates are poised to edge lower in July as inflation cools.
Corporations Want You to Rent, Not Own. Can Lawmakers Stop Them?
Corporate landlords wield outsize market power. Congressional bills would force them to sell.
Heads Up, Drivers: 7 States Will Pump Up Gas Taxes on July 1
State taxes average about 33 cents per gallon, though they vary widely by state.
Today’s top story: How to guard your cash from debit card fraud. Also in the news: How good credit can open doors when renting your first apartment, how to prepare for the inevitable stock market crash, and when to write up a financial agreement with your partner.