The housing market is showing signs of ‘normalizing' and IRS says ‘Tax Day’ will be different this year — put these important tax dates on your calendar

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IRS says ‘Tax Day’ will be different this year — put these important tax dates on your calendar

Two thirds of households received income-tax refunds last year, IRS statistics show. Read More

U.S. mortgage rates slip, giving some relief to homebuyers

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.33%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday. Read More

Want to estimate your monthly energy bill in a new home — before you buy it? This new service may help.

A new feature from a brokerage can help home shoppers estimate monthly utilities payments. Read More

Good news for homebuyers: The housing market is showing signs of ‘normalizing’

A new report from Realtor.com says that the housing market is tipping in the buyers’ court as listing price growth slows, and inventory grows. Read More

Student loan servicer at the center of debt cancelation case hasn’t paid on one of its own debts in years

Legal experts wrote in briefs filed with the Supreme Court that the lapse in payments calls into question whether Missouri has standing to sue over the policy Read More

Where do things stand with student loans? Here are answers to 5 common questions.

As 2023 unfolds, here are the biggest questions surrounding student loans — and what borrowers can do to prepare amid the uncertainty.  Read More

Some EVs lose a lot of range in the freezing cold—here is how 13 models compare

Range loss is a significant concern for EV owners. A new study found that some lose just 3% in the cold, others up to a third, depending on the model. Read More

Inflation is easing, but the prices of some grocery items are expected to soar in 2023 — including one whose price has risen nearly 60% over the past year

The average price of a dozen large eggs hit $4.25 in December, up from $1.79 a year earlier. Read More

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