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US existing-home sales fell 0.6 percent in June

U.S. sales of existing homes fell 0.6 percent in June, the third straight monthly decline, as higher prices and a limited supply of listings have sidelined many would-be buyers. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that homes sold last month at a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 5.38 million. Sam Khater, chief economist at mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, said the lack of meaningful pay raises could weigh on the housing market. …read more […]

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Tesla shares drop on report that it asked suppliers for refunds

Tesla has asked some suppliers to refund money paid by the electric car maker since 2016, the Wall Street Journal reported https://www.wsj.com/articles/tesla-asks-suppliers-for-cash-back-to-help-turn-a-profit-1532301091?mod=hp_lead_pos4 on Sunday citing a memo. The memo, which the paper said was sent by a global supply manager, described the request as essential to Tesla’s continued operation and characterized it as an investment in the car company to continue the long-term growth between both players. Tesla did not respond to a series of emails and phone calls seeking comment. …read more […]

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Managing Debt in Retirement Takes Some Planning

Owing money in retirement isn’t ideal — but most people do. Seventy percent of U.S. households headed by people ages 65 to 74 had at least some debt in 2016, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest Survey of Consumer Finances. Mortgage debt, especially, can be a huge burden in retirement. …read more […]