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I’ve been writing about furniture, decor, home hacks and online shopping for years, so I feel confident when I say I know a thing or two about where to buy furniture and decor online without going broke. In 2020 I redesigned my old 500-square-foot Brooklyn one-bedroom apartment into a stylish two-person live and work space on a budget. Now, I am meticulously renovating and restoring a 100-year-old house in London while trying not to break the bank.

 Key takeaways
Existing-home sales in January 2024 rose 3.1 percent from December but remain down 1.7 percent from a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.
The nationwide median sale price was $379,100, up 5.1 percent from 2023 and a record high for January.
Inventory in January stood at a 3.0-month supply, a level considered a seller's market.

 Key takeaways
Tapping your home equity to cover some or all of your child's higher education can be a viable option.
Home equity loans and HELOCS can be more affordable and flexible than other financing, and they don't saddle your child with debt, unlike student loans.
On the downside, HE loans and HELOCs do require putting your house up as collateral and lack student loans' tax advantages.
Make sure you think about your own financial needs... Читать дальше...

Whether you'd like to go on more walks come spring or your running shoes are starting to give out, a fresh pair of kicks is always a smart investment. And we've got just the pair: Avia 5000 Performance Sneakers. These viral bestselling sneakers have taken TikTok by storm, and Walmart shoppers can't stop raving about their supreme comfort, either. In fact, there was so much demand that they completely sold out during the holidays. Luckily, they're back in stock, and considering they're a mere $20... Читать дальше...

While mortgage rates are relatively steady from yesterday's numbers, overall averages are higher than they were last week. 30-year-fixed mortgages are 7.28%, which is one basis point lower than yesterday, but overall higher than it has been since early December 2023. 15-year fixed loan terms also increased, landing at 6.70%, while 30-year fixed refinance rates dropped slightly, hitting 7.28%. Predictions of a bumpy road for potential homebuyers seem to be a reality now, as rates are not falling as quickly as hoped. Читать дальше...

Though Presidents' Day has come and gone, there are still plenty of Presidents' Day sales you can still shop that have been extended. From deals on lululemon Belt Bags to the $17 sheet set at Wayfair that you don't want to pass up, there are plenty of good deals still live that are worth your attention.

Ant and Dec reveal reason behind Takeaway breakKieron McCarron/ITV/Shutterstock - ITV

Ant and Dec have revealed the reason behind their decision to take a break from their show Saturday Night Takeaway.

The Chicago White Sox want $1 billion from the state of Illinois for a new stadium. White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf would like you to hear his reasons.

Key takeaways
When choosing the best rewards card for yourself, consider what type of rewards you want to earn and take a close look at your spending patterns.
It's also important to consider your overall goal for the card — is it to pay off an existing credit card balance while earning cash back rewards or to enjoy heightened points on travel, for example?
Before you choose, make sure to compare your options side by side and consider cards you can prequalify for.
Be careful not to... Читать дальше...

Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is slated to appear at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort next month.

By Doina Chiacu 

  (Reuters) -Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said on Wednesday that she believed frozen embryos created through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) were babies, endorsing a controversial ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court. 

  That state's high court said that frozen embryos in test tubes should be considered children, rattling doctors and patients in reproductive medicine as well as raising legal questions. 

  Haley, in an interview with NBC News, sided with the Alabama court. Читать дальше...

By Nathan Layne

NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) -Lara Trump, who Donald Trump has endorsed to be the new co-chair of the Republican National Committee, said on Wednesday that the organization needed to raise $500 million for the 2024 general election and did not rule out using raised funds to pay her father-in-law's mounting legal fees.

Warning that the Democratic Party was flush with cash, Trump's daughter-in-law said the party needed a strong fundraising push to... Читать дальше...

Surveillance video still from a Walmart where a man stole from a Girl Scout cookie booth.

Fort Worth Police are asking for help identifying the person they said stole cash from a Girl Scout’s cookie booth at a Texas Walmart earlier this month.

Rudy Giuliani filed an appeal late Tuesday challenging a jury's decision ordering him to pay two Georgia election workers $148 million in damages for defamation.

Charles Barkley had a lot to say about Kevin Durant during the All-Star Game.

A remarkable, custom-built mansion owned by basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain has sold for $9.675 million in Los Angeles, California, according to a Coldwell Banker Realty news release.

Kimmel is considering his future after 21 years on air, admitting that every spring he thinks he might call it a day on late night — but then, after a little time away, starts to "miss the fun stuff"

Jayo Archer, a Nitro Circus member, was the first rider to perform a triple backflip on a dirtbike in competition. (Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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