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From first dates to job interviews, first impressions matter. And when it comes to selling your home, that initial glimpse of its exterior is a big deal. In fact, according to a University of Texas at Arlington study published in The Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, curb appeal can account for up to 7 percent of a home’s value. So it’s important to put your home’s best face forward.

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The median transaction account balance in the U.S. is between $8,000, potentially insufficient for a few months without income.
Generally, households with older members, higher income, and higher education levels have higher savings, but all should aim to save at least 15 percent of pre-tax income.
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Mortgage rates are relatively steady to end the month of February this year. They've fluctuated quite a bit this month but ended with drops for 15-year fixed rates (6.64%) and 5/1 adjustable rates (6.35%). Both 30-year fixed rates (7.18%) and 30-year fixed refinance rates (7.19%) ended slightly up from the day prior. Things had been trending in an unfavorable direction, with rates hitting the highest numbers since December 2023, but things have cooled slightly. This downward direction may be in... Читать дальше...

For couples, getting married is one of the greatest moments in life that they'll share together. And though we usually associate weddings with couples in their 20s and 30s, it's not uncommon for folks in their 40s, 50s, 60s (and beyond!) to tie the knot. It doesn't matter whether they've been together for decades and are finally saying, "I do," or if it's their second at the altar, their wedding day is a momentous cause for celebration and joy. 

This February will be a little longer than usual. It's a leap year, and in 2024, Leap Day falls on Friday, Feb. 29. The calendar oddity means this year is actually 366 days long, instead of the regular 365. 

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President Joe Biden is fit for duty, his doctor reported Wednesday following the president’s annual physical, in what is expected to be the last update on Biden’s health before November’s election.

A New York appellate judge rejected an emergency request Wednesday from Donald Trump to post a $100 million bond while appealing what he called an “exorbitant and punitive” $454 million fraud judgment against him.

I compared rotisserie chickens from Whole Foods, Costco, and Safeway.Chelsea Davis

• I compared three rotisserie chickens from Costco, Safeway, and Whole Foods.

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The infamous Kansas City Chiefs superfan "ChiefsAholic" pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to charges related to a string of bank robberies in seven states, and he could face up to 50 years in prison.

INDIANAPOLIS — Just like every year, quarterbacks are dominating the NFL Draft discussion to the point where it feels like they’re the only position on the field. Of course, that’s because they are the most important position on the field and getting that position right can define legacies — and keep coaches and front-office members employed. 

Whether you're shopping for big kids or little ones, finding the right Easter basket stuffers isn't an easy task. You want to find the right mix of fun and useful goodies, plus those obvious traditional treats (hello, chocolate bunnies!) and any unique surprises that might delight the kids in your life. As of mom of two littles, I'm always searching for gift ideas for loved ones of all ages. Right now, I'm focused on finding the right mix of gift ideas that will tick all those boxes. I've done... Читать дальше...

A tourist helicopter was crushed after it crash-landed on a beach in Hawaii, officials said.