What to know about the Arizona swing county that could decide who wins the White House

Maricopa County, Arizona, has become the nation’s ultimate swing county. It could determine whether Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump will be the next president and which party … WASHINGTON (AP) — Maricopa County, Arizona, has become the nation’s ultimate swing county — a place that could determine whether Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican…

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Today’s 15- and 30-year mortgage interest rates stay unchanged at 6.13% and 6.88%, respectively

By: The median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.88% as of October 29, which is unchanged from yesterday. Additionally, the median interest rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.13%, which is also unchanged from yesterday. Mortgage interest rates crept higher last week according to Freddie Mac, buoyed by continued job growth. While…

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Inflation is down — but the middle class is still feeling financial pressure. Here’s why

By Two-thirds, 65%, of middle-class Americans said they were struggling financially and didn’t expect their situation to improve for the rest of their lives, according to a June survey from the National True Cost of Living Coalition. Three-quarters of middle-income families said they are actively cutting back on non-essential expenses, according to Primerica. At the…

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