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The stock market kicked off the historically tough month of September on a rocky note as Wall Street speculated about the magnitude of the Federal Reserve’s…

Well, this morning’s jobs report delivered, assuming you were looking for even lower mortgage rates.If you were rooting for a strong economy, that’s a different story…

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the economy added 22,000 jobs in August, an anemic growth rate that could pave the way for…

The New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 26, 2025.Brendan McDermid | ReutersThe August jobs report on Friday is expected to confirm the labor market is weakening.…

President Donald Trump arrives to speak on his plan to end tax on tips in Las Vegas, Jan. 25, 2025.Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty ImagesWho…

I got to thinking the other day that absent bad jobs numbers, it will be difficult for mortgage rates to move much lower anytime soon.Arguably, they…

Mortgage rates fell to their lowest levels since March because job growth has been surprisingly weak this summer.The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.7% in the week…

Overall employment numbers fell below what the market anticipated, with 73,000 July job additions compared to estimates for 104,000, making it more likely that a mortgage…

Welp, just like that it appears mortgage rates are moving back down toward 6.50%, possibly lower.And you can thank a super weak labor market for that,…

Work from home for seniors is no longer just a niche opportunity. More retirees than ever are looking for ways to supplement income, stay active, or…