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Buying a home amid economic uncertainty? These alternative mortgages can help

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[ad_1] Americans don’t feel great about the economy right now — mortgage rates are on the rise again, as is the cost of gas and there were more job cuts in January than there had been since January 2009, the tail end of the Great Recession. The prospect of buying a home amid all of this can … Read more

The ‘boomcession’: Why Americans feel left behind by a growing economy

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[ad_1] Fotostorm | E+ | Getty Images Welcome to the “boomcession.” The term is a portmanteau of the words “boom” and “recession.” It highlights how the average American doesn’t feel like they’re reaping the benefits of an economy that is — on paper — humming along, according to creator Matt Stoller. Economic output and the … Read more