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US housing starts rose 1.5 million February, an 11.2% increase from the revised January data. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Dani Romero breaks down the report and what it reveals about the housing market.

Food inflation has begun to slow after the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported prices to have rose 0.2% in February month-over-month.

Multinational food and agricultural company Dole plc (DOLE) has stated that it is raising the prices of its pineapple products.

Former United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) economist Richard Volpe sits down with Brad Smith to talk about the price pressures citrus fruits are currently facing.

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With summer vacation season around the corner, Hopper lead economist Hayley Berg shares her tips for Gen Z-ers and millennials looking to travel without sacrificing their financial goals.

Home builder confidence fell in March to its lowest level in seven months, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Walton Global EVP of Capital Markets Katie Hubbard explains why confidence is falling in the video above.

US President Donald Trump's administration announced two big changes to Social Security: clawbacks and direct deposit changes.

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Some Americans may be starting to feel uncertain about their finances. One way to help save some cash is to lower the interest rates on some of your debt.

The word "recession" is starting to pop up more and more in conversation. But sometimes people don't quite understand what a recession is.

Passive income is an attractive wealth-building strategy, allowing you to earn extra money while requiring little active effort.

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Stagflation — a scenario marked by high inflation, stalling growth, and rising unemployment — is making its way back into economic chatter.

Keith Buchanan, GLOBALT Investments senior portfolio manager, joins Wealth host Brad Smith to explore how President Trump's trade policies and tariffs are fueling volatility and affecting both inflation and growth, contributing to further market uncertainty (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC).

With the tax season underway, Urban-Brookings tax policy center senior fellow Vanessa Williamson outlines what filers need to know about the headlines including the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) data access, the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) artificial intelligence usage, the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, and the state of Direct File.

In 2024, Vanguard found that nearly 5% of 401(k) participants withdrew funds due to financial emergencies, with 35% using them to avoid eviction or foreclosure, 30% for medical expenses, and 16% for home-related costs.

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The spring home-buying season is quickly approaching, and data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that shelter costs rose by 4.2% compared to last year. This marks the smallest 12-month increase since December 2021.

Mortgage rates are expected to see a slight decrease in the coming weeks, with a target range in the low-6% range by the end of the year.

Americans' confidence in their retirement prospects has dropped 7% since last year, according to a new Fidelity study, raising concerns about financial security for those approaching retirement.

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Small business optimism fell in February as uncertainty rose to its second-highest reading ever, according to data from the National Federation of Independent Business. NFIB executive director Holly Wade joins Wealth Host Brad Smith to discuss sentiment among small business owners.

There are several important factors to consider when filing your taxes ahead of the April 15 deadline. Recent IRS data shows that tax refunds are larger this year, with an average increase of 6.3%.

Gordon Tax tax partner Andrew Gordon joins Wealth host Brad Smith to explain that "one of the most significant credits or deductions is the child tax credit."

Tesla's (TSLA) stock slide in Monday's market sell-off managed to erase $29 billion from CEO Elon Musk's net worth, leading losses seen by other Big Tech executives.

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Coinbase (COIN) shares are under pressure after the crypto trading company was not part of the S&P 500 (^GSPC) quarterly rebalancing. Instead, DoorDash (DASH), Williams-Sonoma (WSM), and TKO Group (TKO) are set to join the S&P 500 at the start of trading on Monday, March 24.

Dollar General (DG) is set to report earnings on Thursday. The results will come after the retailer announced its Dolly Parton Collection.

President Trump signed an executive order on March 7 limiting eligibility for public service student loan forgiveness. Meanwhile, a study from VantageScore revealed that 9 million borrowers are currently behind on payments, representing over 40% of those with dues.

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Recent market volatility (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) is raising questions about the future of US economic growth, leading investors to reassess their portfolios. Zacks Investment Management client portfolio manager Brian Mulberry joins Wealth host Madison Mills to discuss these developments and their impact on investment strategies.

Costco (COST) shares are trading lower after the company's fourth quarter earnings miss. The wholesale retailer's CFO Gary Millerchip warns of consumer caution amid inflation and tariff concerns. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma joins Wealth with Madison Mills to take a closer look at Costco's results and the stock's performance compared to competitors like BJ's (BJ), also examining how tariffs and food inflation are impacting Costco's products, such as eggs and cocoa seeing price increases.

In the midst of the 2025 tax season, reports point to the Trump administration considering laying off half of the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) workforce, amounting to 45,000 job cuts. Yahoo Finance consumer affairs reporter Jordan Weissmann explains out what these federal worker layoffs could mean for Americans' tax-filing process.

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Boeing (BA) CEO Kelly Ortberg warned of rising costs for the aviation manufacturer in relation to President Trump's latest tariff policies, according to Bloomberg.

Apple (AAPL) recently unveiled updates to several popular products, including the iPad and iPad Air, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio.

Sixty-five percent of first-time home sellers say they would have been willing to accept 20% less to avoid the stress of preparing their home for sale, according to Opendoor (OPEN), an online residential real estate platform. Opendoor CEO Carrie Wheeler joins Wealth with Madison Mills to discuss the state of the current housing market for sellers and buyers.

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As equities have experienced an especially volatile period in recent few weeks, what does this for retirement investors who are staked in the stock market?

As major retailers report earnings, Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma sits down with Madison Mills on Wealth to share three takeaways from the sector results: consumer demand is uncertain, shoppers are deals-driven, and tariffs are in focus.

Former head of the Social Security Administration, Martin O'Malley, warns that planned staffing cuts could put Social Security payments at risk, potentially for the first time in history.

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