Housing Supply Squeeze Shows Signs of Easing

While a dwindling supply of homes for sale has created record shortages, March had the smallest decline in eight months, an encouraging sign for prospective homebuyers.

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FDIC Wants to Crack Down on Misleading Representations

Amid a rise in abuse, the FDIC wants more teeth in cracking down on misleading deposit insurance claims and the use of its logo and name.

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Apple Card Becomes Family-Friendly, and Venture Rewards Expands for Travel Boom

This week brings a new Apple Card feature for families, fresh Capital One miles transfer options, a way to fund tree-planting with Discover rewards, and other news you may have missed.

Biden Tax Hike Would Hit Half a Million Highest Earners

538,651 - That's how many filers reported taxable incomes of $1 million or more in 2018, potentially making them subject to a proposed capital gains tax hike.

Poverty Rate Swings With Pandemic Aid, New Measure Shows

Just how much has government aid helped struggling families during the pandemic? A new monthly measure of the poverty rate shows the clear impact of cash injections.

Eager Buyers Snap Up Houses That Don't Even Exist Yet

The housing market is so intense these days that new homes are rapidly being bought up before a shovel even hits the ground, according to a new report.

How to Incorporate Your Charitable Nonprofit

Incorporation is the first step toward becoming a tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Learn what it takes to incorporate your charitable nonprofit and what comes next.

Blockchain, NFT, WTF?

Non-fungible tokens are making big bucks right now, and that could be tempting for both buyers and sellers of NFTs. Here's what to know before going either route.