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Photo: Feng Yu (Shutterstock)Previously, we explained the difference between a half-bath and a full-bath, and other toilet-related math, along with why you may start seeing listings referring to the “primary” (rather than the “master”) bedroom. But when it comes to the terms in real estate listings, those are only the beginning. Here’s a…

Dow Jones futures will open on Sunday evening, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. The stock market rally suffered significant losses for a second straight week, with Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell saying Friday that more "pain" is needed to bring down inflation. X The major indexes sold off Friday, moving back toward…

NEW YORK (AP) — The chill in the housing market is rippling out to the carpenters, landscapers and other small businesses that lose out when fewer homeowners are renovating their properties. Inflation was already causing some homeowners to delay big renovation projects as prices for building materials, fixtures and appliances jumped. More…

Disney Star* has bagged rights to broadcast all ICC men's and women's events on a four-year deal from 2024 to 2027. The rights, widely seen as cricket's second most lucrative, behind the IPL, are for the Indian market. Disney Star won both the TV and digital rights.The bids had been opened on Friday and a clear winner was evident then but the…

Dear Liz: I am pondering the best time to begin drawing Social Security. I have no debt, am 61, retired and fortunate enough to have retirement funds that are projected to last until I’m 95 without Social Security. That said, when I begin drawing Social Security, I understand I am likely to get taxed at the full 85% rate based upon the monthly…

Bitcoin was trading close to $20,000 to start the weekend, as traders reacted to comments from U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell during Friday’s Jackson Hole summit. Powell warned that “there will be some pain ahead,” as the Fed attempts to bring the rate of inflation down. Ethereum was below $1,500 on Saturday. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) was…

This well-maintained home, sitting on a private half-acre cul-de-sac in Halifax Plantation, hit the market for the first time since it was custom designed and built 25 years ago. Soaking in natural light provided by the expansive windows and soaring ceilings, the split plan offers five bedrooms and five bathrooms, including a large owner's…

A logo of Meta Platforms Inc. is seen at its booth, at the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups, at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France June 17, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit TessierRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterAug 26 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms Inc's Facebook has in-principle…

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., August 15, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File PhotoRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterFed will keep tightening until inflation controlled: PowellCore PCE increases 0.1% in July vs. 0.6% rise in JuneIndexes down: Dow 1.29%, S&P…

One year ago, investors began to assess the implications of a possible default of China’s largest property developer, Evergrande. The company had $300 billion in debt outstanding, and China’s property market weakened as a result of measures the Chinese government took in 2021 to curb booming property prices.  At that time, Ed Yardeni…