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These Cities Saw The Biggest Year-Over-Year Drop In Median Home Sale Prices

These Cities Saw The Biggest Year-Over-Year Drop In Median Home Sale Prices

Honolulu, Orlando, Florida, and Boston had the largest year-over-year median home sale price decreases at $10,000, $9,990 and $9,785, respectively, according to the REMAX May 2026 National Housing Report, released June 17. Other cities, like San Antonio and Fayetteville, Arkansas, also saw median

Jun 20, 2026

Mortgage Demand Just Jumped 10.8%—Some People Aren’t Waiting For Rates To Drop

Mortgage Demand Just Jumped 10.8%—Some People Aren’t Waiting For Rates To Drop

More Americans are interested in homeownership, despite a costly market. These mortgage lenders can help you secure the best deal.

Jun 20, 2026

Job Scams Are Stealing Personal Information—These Tools Can Help You Stay Safe

Job Scams Are Stealing Personal Information—These Tools Can Help You Stay Safe

Job scams are stealing the most personal information compared to other scams, risking your financial security. These identity theft services can help.

Jul 11, 2026

Going To Restaurants For World Cup Matches? Use These Dining Credit Cards At Watch Parties

Going To Restaurants For World Cup Matches? Use These Dining Credit Cards At Watch Parties

If you weren’t able to snag a World Cup ticket for U.S. matches, here’s how to save while you’re at your local bar or restaurant’s watch party.

Jun 20, 2026

Chase Bank Discontinues Two Checking Accounts: What Customers Need To Know

Chase Bank Discontinues Two Checking Accounts: What Customers Need To Know

Chase discontinued its Sapphire Checking and College Checking accounts. Here’s what current account owners should know.

Jul 11, 2026

What Spring Graduates Should Know About Their Student Loans

What Spring Graduates Should Know About Their Student Loans

If you graduated this spring, learn when your student loans are due—and how upcoming loan changes can affect your repayment plans.

Jun 20, 2026

Brokerage Account: Where & How to Open

Brokerage Account: Where & How to Open

A brokerage account is a type of investment account used to buy and sell securities like stocks, bonds, ETFs and mutual funds.

Jul 18, 2026

How Much is Hulu?

How Much is Hulu?

Hulu's cost includes an ad-supported plan for $9.99 a month and an ad-free plan for $18.99. Find out if Hulu is right for you and how it might fit your budget.

Jul 18, 2026

How Much Does Apple TV Plus Cost?

How Much Does Apple TV Plus Cost?

Apple TV Plus has emerged as a popular streaming service that produces critically acclaimed original content for $12.99 a month.

Jul 18, 2026

How Much Does Disney Plus Cost?

How Much Does Disney Plus Cost?

Disney Plus is a popular streaming service that offers access to nearly all of Disney’s iconic content, but how much does a Disney Plus subscription cost?

Jul 18, 2026

How to Cancel Subscriptions

How to Cancel Subscriptions

It pays to review unused subscriptions, even if you have to jump through hoops to cancel.

Jul 18, 2026

700 Credit Score: Is It Good or Bad? How to Build Higher

700 Credit Score: Is It Good or Bad? How to Build Higher

A 700 credit score is considered good. Find out what you credit score can get you, and how to improve your credit.

Jul 18, 2026