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The surprising factor that’s driving up home-foreclosure rates

One of the leading drivers of foreclosures in the U.S. is extreme weather, First Street says. Source link

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Oil prices rise on report that Israel may attack Iran’s nuclear sites

Crude oil prices rose Tuesday night, following a report that Israel is gearing up for a possible strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities. Source link

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He called the S&P 500 bottom. Now this stock trader can’t rule out a ‘flash crash.’

Theo Trade’s Jeff Bierman: “You have to be very careful how you approach this market.” Source link

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Stock futures, dollar fall after Moody’s strips U.S. of its top credit rating

Strategists warned the move, announced after the market close on Friday, could spark some near-term selling in stocks and Treasurys. Source link

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I’m 57 and ready to retire next year on $7,500 a month, but my wife says no. Who’s right?

“I also have $300,000 in a 401(k). My wife has a 403(b) that currently sits at $650,000.” Source link

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I have $50,000 in credit-card debt after my divorce, but received $30,000 after a car wreck. Do I buy a used Lexus?

“I previously drove a fully loaded BMW X7, and driving a used Lexus feels like a big drop.” Source link

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The stock market could stop short of new highs — but that seems unlikely now

Buy signals and bullish indicators are coming into focus. Source link

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Barclays revises forecast for closely watched junk-bond measure after trade war cools

The junk-bond market is showing signs of calmer times after positive developments in U.S. trade negotiations. Source link

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Airbnb is betting on ‘the world’s most interesting people’ to cure travel malaise, hotel competition

Amid signs of slowing travel demand, Airbnb unveiled new efforts to recast itself as more than a vacation-rental platform — announcing new services like in-home

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Under new GOP bill, multimillionaires could dodge the 39.6% tax rate floated by Trump

The multimillionaires who were in President Donald Trump’s sights for a possible tax hike can breathe a little easier. A high-end income-tax rate of 39.6%