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fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

Forget wedding registries - many newlyweds would rather you help pay their mortgage

Zillow data shows that in 2025, the typical median-income family would need to earn about $17,670 more this year than last to afford the mortgage on a typical US home. It couldn't happen at a worse time. While home prices are dippingin some cities, they remain high nationwide. And even though mortgage rates have edged lower week by week, they're still hovering around 6% - a far cry from the 3% range seen just a few years ago.
Real estate
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Dear Life Kit: Do I have to buy birthday gifts for my 18 nieces and nephews?

Prioritize genuine closeness over equal gift-giving; use selective presents and low-cost gestures to maintain relationships without financial strain.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax plans branded "daft" as experts warn grandparents could become "overnight tax evaders"

Proposed inheritance tax changes may cap tax-free family gifts, risking financial strain on grandparents and young families and drawing strong criticism from advisers.
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