It might be your fault you can't afford a house, says finance guru Dave Ramsey

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Dave Ramsey.

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Higher interest rates have created 63 'problem banks' and $517 billion in unrealized losses, FDIC says

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An FDIC supervisor invited his staff to a strip club, according to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal.

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Denmark has the solution to America's broken housing market

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Millions of Americans are trapped in their homes thanks to rising mortgage rates. But a genius rule lets Danish homeowners dodge the lock-in effect.

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The typical home loan in America is a gift. It's also a trap.

What happens when the US debt reaches critical levels?

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The US debt is skyrocketing to unprecedented levels not seen since World War II. Our investing correspondent explains how we got there and how this looming financial crisis could impact you.

People are forking out record $2,800 a month on average just to cover their mortgage payments

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It's getting more expensive to own a home.

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Student-loan borrowers have delayed buying a home or car, having kids, and getting married because of their debt — even for those with balances smaller than $10,000

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College graduates.

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Boomers are hanging onto large homes, boxing out millennials with growing families. That could hurt Biden in the election.

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A home for sale in Austin, Texas, in October, 2023.
A home for sale in Austin.

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I bought two homes with interest rates below 3.5%. It's hard work to get this kind of mortgage, but it was worth it.

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Lori Coryell and her husband.

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I'm buying a house in 2024. Here's why I'm sticking with a traditional fixed-rate mortgage despite the trendier options promising to save me money.

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Many prospective buyers are putting down less than 20% for a home purchase, according to ZIllow.

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Here's how much more Americans are spending on basic monthly bills compared to 5 years ago

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