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04/01/2022

Mortgage rates have spiked to 4.72% in just a week, ahead of the 4.5% projected increase to happen by the end of the year. CNBC has the news about how this will impact the economy @ https://cnb.cx/3ItM1M1

Mortgage rates are rising far faster than economists had predicted, and some are now revising their home sales forecasts lower as a result.

03/23/2022

03/21/2022

Companies are pulling out all the stops to entice workers, offering extra cash, more time off, and quicker access to retirement plans. Forbes has the story @ https://bit.ly/3pVGdVk

In a tight labor market where candidates hold much more power, companies are increasingly pulling out all the stops, trying new time-off programs, investing more in wages and benefits and adding more or bigger sign-on bonuses.

03/10/2022

OPEC has decided so far to maintain their current oil output, despite oil prices soaring. AP News has the details @ https://bit.ly/3Mmuatw

NEW YORK (AP) — The leaders of OPEC and its oil-producing allies are sticking with their plan to gradually increase oil production while Russia's invasion of Ukraine rattles markets, reshapes alliances, kills civilians and sends the price of crude skyrocketing.

03/03/2022

Trying to minimize your tax bill? There are still some smart moves you can make for 2021. CNBC has the scoop @ https://cnb.cx/36Elizi #2021

There’s still time to reduce your 2021 tax bill or boost your refund with these moves. Here’s what to know, according to financial experts.

02/24/2022

The average homeowner purchase price has risen to $453,000, setting a record for the highest average purchase loan on record. CNBC has the details @ https://cnb.cx/3GZg4KS

Rising mortgage rates are crushing refinance demand, and higher home prices are causing purchase loan sizes to grow.

02/09/2022

Did you receive an excess of child tax credit payments? You might not need to pay the IRS back. CNBC has the scoop @ https://cnb.cx/3Gzqa4M

The IRS has protections in place that mean some families who received too much through the child tax credit won't have to repay the money.

02/03/2022

The U.S. economy grew in 2021, bouncing back from the brief 2020 recession by 5.7% overall and by 6.9% in the last few months of the year. The AP News has the story @ https://bit.ly/3rZDwlB

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew last year at the fastest pace since Ronald Reagan's presidency, bouncing back with resilience from 2020's brief but devastating coronavirus recession. The nation’s gross domestic product — its total output of goods and services — expanded 5.7% in 2021.

01/24/2022

Staffing shortages and the ongoing pandemic may cause delays for tax filers this year. CNBC has the details @ https://cnb.cx/3Gppz6A

Tax season begins on Jan. 24 and filers should expect delays, according to Treasury officials. Here's what to know before filing to avoid issues.

01/13/2022

Need some extra motivation to file your taxes early? It may help prevent tax fraud. CNBC has the list @ https://cnb.cx/3382kPC

Filing your taxes as soon as possible can protect against fraud and make sure you get any refund you're owed faster. Here's what to prepare now to get ready.

12/08/2021

A manufacturing survey conducted by the Federal Reserve shows that U.S. manufacturers are feeling the inflationary pressures. Bloomberg has the details @ https://bloom.bg/3DBsmZ2

A pair of Federal Reserve regional manufacturing surveys this week illustrate how inflationary pressures continue to build as demand powers ahead and further stresses supply chains.

12/02/2021

Want your holidays to be merry and bright? You'll want to get a jump on your holiday shopping. CNBC has the scoop @ https://cnb.cx/2Z290NN

This holiday season is looking to be much different than past shopping seasons. Here's why consumers should shop earlier rather than wait to the last minute this year.