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The stock market’s ‘Santa Claus rally’ hasn’t come to town yet — despite what you’re hearing

The stock market’s odds of rallying before Christmas are no better than they are at any other time of year

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This longer-term mortgage won’t make housing affordable — and could even wreck your retirement

A 50-year mortgage is a poor solution to America’s housing crisis. What’s needed are more homes. Source link

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Our kids are grown. It’s time to cancel our Chase Disney Visa. What’s a good credit card for middle age?

“The card served its purpose while our kids were young.” Source link

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Americans’ affordability crisis isn’t tariffs’ fault — it’s something much, much deeper

Costs for the “Unaffordability Five” — housing, food, healthcare, child care and energy — were rising long before Trump’s trade

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‘It’s expensive feeding and housing a family of 7’: I’m 41 with $46K in credit-card debt. Do I raid my $1.2 million IRAs?

“I bring in $7,200 a month from my pension and disability benefits.” Source link

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My sons will each inherit $500K laundromats from their grandparents. How do we keep their spouses out of it?

“The businesses each have two employees who manage the day-to-day operations.” Source link

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Kohl’s enjoys meme-stock-style rally, but this time it’s based on actual good news

Kohl’s strong results come on Michael Bender’s second day as official CEO, and as discount retailers are enjoying an uptick

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Fears about the ‘sketchy’ economy have Americans turning to secondhand stores for Christmas shopping

As households face tighter budgets, experts anticipate more people will shop secondhand for gifts this holiday season. Source link

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The October jobs report has been canceled. The November one will come out too late for the Fed.

The October employment report has been canceled and the November report will come out late, the government said, depriving the

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‘I’m a big fan of DIY investing’: I’m 64 and moving to the U.S. I have $2.6 million, but no Social Security. Will I be OK?

“Advisers do well in bull markets and poorly in bear markets, while I generally do better during downturns than the