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This week’s top story: Things are getting better for home buyers. In other news: Full FAFSA launch by Dec. 1, all the fuss about tips and taxes, and weekly mortgage rates cool.

Buying a House in 2024: What’s Changed?
Things are (finally) getting better for home buyers. Here’s your playbook to navigate the remainder of an unpredictable year.

Full FAFSA Launch by Dec. 1: What Students and Families Need To Know
The 2025-26 FAFSA will fully launch by December, though some students will get access as early as Oct. 1.

What’s All the Fuss About Tips and Taxes?
Both presidential candidates have touted no-tax-on-tips pledges, but experts say it’s bad policy.

Weekly Mortgage Rates Cool; Metro Home Prices Hit Record Highs
While rates may be cooling slightly, home prices continue to heat up around the country.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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Today’s top story: Credit card debt has dropped, but inflation may change that. Also in the news: How to make summer 2022 travel plans that actually happen, how the end of the mask mandate could increase travel costs, and how much house you can get for $350K.

Credit Card Debt Has Dropped, But Inflation May Change That
Americans made big gains in paying off credit card debt over the past few years, but it may not last.

How to make summer 2022 travel plans that actually happen
After two years of cancellations, deferments and marathon sessions with airline customer service, many travelers are hoping to book summer trips that actually pan out this year.

Passengers cheered the end of masks on flights, but they won’t be cheering these prices
More people are taking to the skies than at any point since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. And it’s costing them more as a result.

Here’s How Much House You Can Buy for $350K
The median home price gets you a studio apartment in some cities and a mansion in others.