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Will my credit score drop if I pay a credit card debt collector?
Your credit score could be impacted if you pay off a debt in collections — but that won’t always be the case. Getty Images/iStockphoto Receiving a call or letter from a debt collector can be a stressful experience — but for many, it is also a wake-up call, signaling that a debt has gone unpaid…
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H&R Block and Intuit drop on a report that Elon Musk’s DOGE may develop a new tax-filing app
H&R Block and Intuit shares dropped on Tuesday after the Washington Post reported that President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, which is run by billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, is looking at developing a free app for people to file their taxes. The publication cited two people, who spoke on the condition of…
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Opioid overdose deaths drop for 12th straight month, now lowest since 2020
Opioid overdose deaths have now slowed to the lowest levels nationwide since 2020, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This marks the 12th straight month of decline since a peak last year. Around 70,655 deaths linked to opioids like heroin and fentanyl were reported for the year ending June…
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Will home prices drop in 2025? Here’s what experts say.
Home prices could drop in some markets next year, but overall, it’s unlikely. David McNew/Getty Images Higher mortgage rates and limited homes for sale have created major hurdles for buyers in recent years. Average 30-year mortgage rates hover between 6.08% and 7.44%, while available listings remain far below normal levels. Home prices that surged during…
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HELOC interest rates are falling. Here’s how much further they can drop this November.
With HELOC rates on the decline, borrowers may want to consider making some select moves this November. Getty Images/iStockphoto If you have been looking for an inexpensive way to borrow money in recent years and have been put off by the high interest rates associated with credit cards and personal loans, you may have considered…
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How far will home equity loan interest rates drop in November?
Finding the right home equity borrowing rate could be key to balancing your debt with your borrowing needs. Getty Images High inflation and the elevated interest rates meant to tame it plagued borrowers over the past few years. But even in that high borrowing cost environment, home equity loans remained an option worth considering for…