This week’s top story: Debt settlement hurts your credit score. In other news: Weekly mortgage rates fall, but existing home sales sag, DOJ files antitrust suit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster, and why the disconnect between economic strength and sentiment matters.
Is Debt Settlement a Good Idea?
Debt settlement hurts your credit score, and there’s no guarantee of success. Consider other debt relief options first.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Fall, But Existing Home Sales Sag
In what should be a reassuring display of good timing, mortgage rates fell for the third week in a row — right at the start of homebuying season.
DOJ Files Antitrust Suit Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster
A ticketing debacle in 2022 before Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour sparked federal investigations.
Why the Disconnect Between Economic Strength and Sentiment Matters
Over the past several years, the economy has been remarkable, in a literal sense; there has been a lot to talk about.
This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on chatGPT vs. the Nerds, and rental properties. In other news: What new for Medicare is in 2023, economy is improving, but recession risk, inflation still hover, and small-business tax changes and tips to know in 2023.
Today’s top story: How to handle debt in an unequal recovery. Also in the news: 6 ways to save at the pump, worrying about the right thing with estate taxes, and 4 in 10 Americans are struggling financially one year after the pandemic began.