The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped slightly to 7.32 percent as prospective home buyers continue to struggle with affordability. But home prices are starting to drop in some areas.

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Whatever you call it, we can all agree this doesn’t feel good.

The government has made improvements to the Medicare Plan Finder, a key online tool, in time for open enrollment. It helps seniors compare policies to avoid costly surprises.

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In the contrarian logic of investing, rising interest rates have made bonds much more attractive, our columnist says.

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