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Tricia Daniel / Shutterstock.com U.S. home values finally fell year over year in February nationwide, marking the first decline in more than a decade, according to a new analysis by real estate brokerage firm Redfin. In the four-week period ending Feb. 26, U.S. home prices were down 0.6% year over year, to a median of … Read more

My checking account runs pretty lean, so much so that I occasionally have to dip into my savings when my monthly credit card spending runs hot. I’ve long kept most of my cash in savings, and lately, I’ve felt vindicated as interest rates have skyrocketed. But it’s not as simple as never keeping more than … Read more

Standret / Shutterstock.com Electric vehicles are all the rage. These cars not only save you on gas costs, but also help protect the environment. In addition, the federal government has thrown its weight behind these vehicles by offering a growing number of tax incentives to those who purchase EVs. But which electric vehicle model is … Read more

Golubovy / Shutterstock.com Next to shopping, decluttering seems to be America’s favorite pastime. Heck, minimalist gurus like Marie Kondo have made entire careers out of helping people tidy up and let go of belongings that no longer “spark joy.” All that conscious purging is good news for charity-run resale stores such as Goodwill and Salvation … Read more

Andriy Blokhin / Shutterstock.com People with deep pockets are looking to make big deals in key housing markets across the country. Nationwide, nearly one-third of home purchases in December — 31.2% — were made with all cash, according to real-estate brokerage Redfin. That figure is up from 28.8% one year prior, and down slightly from … Read more

Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you a parent who wants to spend more time with your kids? Or a caregiver who needs to balance work with family obligations? Maybe you simply want to not have your life revolve around work. If any of these sound like you, you … Read more

Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Now that America’s largest movie theater chain is going to start charging ticket prices based on where your seat is located, it’s time to think about ways you can save money at the movies. Seriously, folks, AMC Theatres’ new pricing policy … Read more

Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Selling a home for the first time can be challenging. The goal is to strike a balance between getting as much money as you can without pricing yourself out of the market. Recently, Zillow surveyed those who sold their first home within the past two years and asked them to recount their … Read more

Editor’s Note: Money Talks News has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Money Talks News and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. As you start thinking about warmer days and travel plans, think about who you want to bring with you. For a limited time, Southwest Airlines’ credit cards … Read more

Depending on whom you ask, the average cable TV plan costs anywhere from $83 to $217 per month. So even in the cheaper case, a new DIY package of streaming services highlighted by Consumer Reports can knock more than two-thirds off your bill. Yes, many streaming businesses already offer package deals intended to replace cable, … Read more