The cities where downsizing will save you the most and least

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StorageCafe analyzed dozens of big US cities to see how much downsizing would pay off.

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Trump's sweeping student-loan repayment overhaul goes into effect in the new year. Here's what's changing.

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President Donald Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul is set to take effect in July 2026.

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Social Security payment calendar 2026: See when beneficiaries will receive monthly checks

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Social Security payment days vary depending on each beneficiaries' birth date.

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Parents who take out student loans for their kids are set to see repayment changes in the new year. Here's what to know.

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Parents who take out student loans for their kids could see repayment changes in the new year.

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Backyard tiny homes are finally legal in New York City. They could be a boon for homeowners who can afford construction.

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An ecological living module, a 22-square-meter 'tiny house,' is on display at the United Nations Plaza in New York City.
Thousands of New York City homeowners are finally eligible to build a tiny home, or accessory dwelling unit, in their backyards.

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8 million minimum wage workers are up for a raise in January. Some will hit a historic $15 milestone.

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Workers in six more states will see their minimum wages hit $15.

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The US economy grew way more than expected in the third quarter

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The Bureau of Economic Analysis published gross domestic product data on Tuesday.

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Job seekers in 2025 faced a Great Frustration: never-ending applications, ghosting after interviews, and losing hope

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The mayor of a New York City suburb says building apartments on parking lots near train and bus stations is a key to reining in rent

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New Rochelle, New York, a 40-minute train ride from Midtown Manhattan, has focused its housing construction in areas near transit.

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These midsize Midwestern cities were the hottest places to buy homes in 2025

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Springfield, Illinois, was the ninth most popular market for home buyers this year, according to a Zillow analysis.

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