Although they were a moving target, President Donald Trump’s tariffs have increased the cost of building a home. “The new tariffs could increase builders’ costs anywhere from $7,500 to $10,000 per home,” Rob Dietz, chief economist at the National Association of Home Builders, told CNBC, citing estimates from U.S. builders. Last year, the NAHB estimated … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners who want to visit the United States either to invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events. At the same time, the administration added new criteria … Read more
“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commissions or revenue from certain articles through these links.” Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: For decades, scientists have studied animals living in or near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant to see how increased levels of radiation affect their health, growth and development. One study analyzed … Read more
Automaker Ford Motor Company ( F ) just sent a worrisome signal for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The company reported a 0.9 percent drop in U.S. unit sales for November, and while its domestic combustion lineup grew 2.2 percent, that power couldn’t come close to offsetting a stunning 61 percent plunge in electric equipment … Read more
Mortgage rates are testing the 6% level again. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.00%, down 11 basis points. The 15-year fixed rate is 5.44%down eight basis points. Realtor.com’s latest housing report expects average 30-year mortgage rates to remain near 6.3% through 2026, “as slowing economic growth and the end of … Read more
Katelyn Jonozzo, 31, lived a very active lifestyle and had no symptoms of colon cancer. She was diagnosed in February when she suddenly felt a sharp pain and extreme bloating. Jonozzo needed an emergency colostomy and adapted to running with a colostomy bag. From a young age, Katelyn Jonozzo prided herself on being very active. … Read more
(This story contains language that some readers may find offensive) By Bianca Flowers, James Oliphant, David Hood-Nuño and Joseph Axe WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) – During a closed-door meeting at the White House in his first term, President Donald Trump demanded to know why the U.S. accepts immigrants from “bad countries” like Haiti and some … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fifty-two-year-old Dinam Bigny went into debt and had to get a roommate this year, in part because of health insurance premiums that cost him nearly $900 a month. Next year, those monthly fees will increase by $200 — an increase significant enough that the program manager in Aldie, Va., is resigned to … Read more
We’re officially in the holiday shopping season, and that makes it a good time to bolster your investment portfolio’s income stream. There are plenty of strategies to maximize your investment income, and one of the most popular approaches is dividend investing. Dividend stocks are usually viewed as a defensive choice, but they can also provide … Read more
Nvidia Stock (NVDA). has clearly been AI’s biggest gainer on Wall Street, but Morgan Stanley thinks it has a lot more room to run. Analyst Joe Moore just topped his price target from $250 TO $235a massive 38% up from Nvidia’s current price to $181.46. Moore, rated 5 stars on TipRanks, feels the concern about … Read more