Library of Congress
Whatever Happened to the Starter Home?
"The economics of the housing market, and the local rules that shape it, have squeezed out entry-level homes." … more »
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Wellable
Women’s financial well-being sinks to five-year low, study finds
"Women’s financial health took a hit during the pandemic, and despite a brief rebound, it’s on the decline again, leaving many ill-prepared for a possible recession." … more »
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A historic global bond-market crash threatens the liquidation of world’s most crowded trades
"Government bonds have racked up losses of 20% this yea, the worst losses since the Treaty of Versailles, which was signed in 1919." … more »
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Wikipedia
If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich? Turns Out It’s Just Chance
"The most successful people are not the most talented, just the luckiest, a new computer model of wealth creation confirms. Taking that into account can maximize return on many kinds of investment." … more »
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ENGWE
E-bikes show distinct pattern of severe injuries
"E-bikes and electric scooters are becoming increasingly popular in the United States, but the powered bikes carry a higher risk of severe injuries than traditional bicycles and a different pattern of injury risks compared with scooters, a recent study finds." … more »
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LA Times
The state agency enforcing housing rules doesn’t care about affordable housing
"The people who build the badly needed projects call on Sacramento to work with them to make the RHNA goals possible. Newsom's administration hasn't even responded." … more »
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HUD.gov
US Homebuilder Sentiment Falls for a Ninth Month in Record Slide
"Homebuilder sentiment has fallen every month this year, the longest stretch of declines in data back to 1985." … more »
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Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times
At tiny-home villages in Eagle Rock and Highland Park, the report card is mixed
"“There are quite a few folks who don’t belong in tiny homes or Project Roomkey because they’re so severely mentally ill,” said City Councilman Kevin De León. “They belong in a bed with the county." … more »
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Marin Post
Why deleting something from the internet is ‘almost impossible’
"Most people may live out their digital lives with the assumption they can delete their posts, messages and personal data from services whenever they choose. But..." … more »
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John Weaver
The Affordable Electric Vehicle Is Still Mostly Fantasy
"With battery supplies tight and customers eager, car companies are only cranking out expensive EVs." … more »