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Half of renters live somewhere they can't afford
For decades, financial advisors and the federal government have recommended that Americans spend no…
Eliza Relman,Noah Sheidlower
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A Texas baby boomer who retired at 60 and moved to Mexico says housing, food, and a good life are cheaper, but gas is more expensive
Geary Bartmess III retired at age 60 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, after a career as a lawyer in Tex…
John Towfighi
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Real estate continues to dominate India's investment portfolios, shows FICCI report
Even for millennials, buying a house featured at the top of their priorities. 66% of millennials &…
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4 ways Trump's housing plans are expected to hurt homebuyers and 3 ways they could help
Trump has pledged to lower housing costs, but industry leaders and economists are worried some of h…
Eliza Relman
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A Nevada mayor is battling one of the worst housing shortages in the US. Her solution: looser construction regulation.
Nevada is one of the most unaffordable places in the country. The mayor of Reno says cities need to…
Eliza Relman
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8 million student-loan borrowers struggling to afford key long-term expenses could get debt cancellation through a new Biden proposal
The Education Department released its proposal to get student-debt relief to borrowers facing finan…
Ayelet Sheffey
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I moved from the US to Costa Rica. It was the only way my family could buy a house and afford childcare.
Zachary Gerth's family was able to buy a house with lakeside view. His daughter has a full-time nan…
Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Buying a home is going to get affordable again — but you might have to wait until 2030
The cost of homeownership in the US will return to "normal levels" by the end of the decade, accord…
Jacob Zinkula,Andy Kiersz
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A retired boomer who gets $1,662 in Social Security moved in with roommates to afford her medical bills: 'It's the only way I can afford to live comfortably'
Marion, 70, moved to Ohio to live with two roommates due to rising rent in Washington, helping her …
Noah Sheidlower
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NATO chief warns that the alliance can't afford to not back Ukraine as Trump snatches a White House win
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance's support has kept Ukraine in the fight, but mo…
Jake Epstein
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The Social Security curveballs making retirement even more confusing
Patrice Earnest, 66, is getting a $0 Social Security check. She's not alone.
Noah Sheidlower,Juliana Kaplan
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A retired boomer splits his time between Nebraska and Mexico. He says life is affordable in Puerto Vallarta and there's a lively LGBTQ+ community.
Bill MacKenzie, 67, said Puerto Vallarta, Mexico provides an affordable, relaxing retirement.
John Towfighi
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Canada's bold plan to make housing more affordable is showing signs of working and could be a model for the US
The Canadian federal government is finding new ways to pressure local governments to legalize dense…
Eliza Relman
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The US drinking age law could be a model for fixing the housing crisis
Some housing experts say Washington needs to take a more creative approach to encourage states to b…
Eliza Relman
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Why Japan is one of the only countries that isn't fed up with housing costs
Some experts have pointed to Japan, where housing costs are lower than peer countries, as a potenti…
Jacob Zinkula,Eliza Relman,Ma…
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Budget 2024: More affordable housing, lowered rent TDS — here’s what will change for the housing sector this year
Union Budget 2024 delivers massive boost with 3 crore affordable houses and tax cuts. Here's all th…
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Basic income lets some parents afford toys and new shoes for their kids. One mother said it was 'life-changing.'
After paying the bills and finding housing, some parents spend basic income on clothes, toys, and a…
Allie Kelly
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A California couple built a $500,000 ADU in their parents' backyard when they couldn't afford to buy a traditional house
Ali and Aislyn Benjamin's live in an ADU in his parents' yard. The couple asked wedding guests to g…