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Fed rate cuts: Are they good or bad for home buyers? You can count on it: When the Federal Reserve changes its interest rate, news headlines about mortgage rates will follow. This cycle unfolds up to eight times a year, so many home shoppers get the idea that the Fed regulates mortgage rates. Fed decisions affect mortgage rates, but the Fed doesn’t control mortgage rates directly. In fact, as Better discusses here, the Fed’s actions can have unpredictable effects on the rates new home buy...
A guide to ADHD medications: 8 things to consider Finding the right ADHD prescription can feel overwhelming at first. With dozens of stimulant and nonstimulant ADHD medications available, many people search for clarity on how these medications work, how they differ, and what to expect. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a child, or exploring ADHD medication options as an adult, understanding the fundamentals helps you make confident decisions with your healthcare provider. Because A...
Cities with the highest and lowest property tax burdens Even after the mortgage is paid off, homeowners face ongoing property taxes across the United States. While senior citizens, owner-occupants, and other groups may receive preferential tax treatment in some jurisdictions, homeowners still pay anywhere from 1% to 10% of their income on property taxes. These taxes pay for local infrastructure and amenities — putting a dollar value on the local lifestyle — but not every household may use the...
5 generational living patterns that are changing how older adults get care at home Aging at home has long been a personal preference for many. Being able to stay in familiar surroundings, maintain independence, and avoid institutional care can be a priority. But today, aging in place is increasingly shaped by forces that go far beyond individual choice. Older adults are now aging within households, communities, and digital ecosystems that look vastly different than they did even a decade ago....
How generative AI is reshaping software developer productivity in 2025 The impact AI has had on the world at large in 2025 is difficult to quantify. Every facet of modern life, from culture and politics to communication and interpersonal interactions, has been and continues to be influenced by this emergent tech. As a result, it’s easier to get a handle on just how significant AI is today by looking at just one area in which it is especially potent, and for positive reasons. Software d...
The new standard for safe luxury: The safety features that could be required on every private jet by 2030 Private aviation is entering a decade that will define the industry like never before. What was once a sector primarily associated with convenience and luxury is increasingly being shaped by a different driver: safety technology. As private flight activity continues to grow, spurred by flexible work, global mobility, and expanding charter demand, regulators and manufacturers alike are...
Gray divorce: How the splitting of older households is impacting the housing market With longer life expectancy comes a longer “third act,” and many people in their 50+ era just don’t want to stay in the same box society has confined them to. As a consequence, the so-called gray divorce is now the most prevalent, especially in the U.S. While overall divorce rates across the country are stabilizing or dropping, the 50+ demographic is the outlier. A report from the National Center for Family & Mar...
Artazum // Shutterstock The 20 most affordable cities in Alabama to buy a house Homeownership is fundamental to the American dream. It offers wealth, security, community, and countless other benefits. Yet for many Alabama residents, the dream feels increasingly out of reach—even as incomes rise and mortgage rates fall. Near-record prices have made homes hard to come by and often even harder to afford, leaving buyers and sellers stuck and younger generations priced out. But affordable pockets s...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.54 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.17 (-6.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.26 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.2%) - Year change:...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.46 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.4%) - Year change: -$0.20 (-7.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.16 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.9%) - Year change: -$0.09 (-2.7%) -...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.53 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.6%) - Year change: -$0.19 (-7.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.51 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.8%) - Year change: -$0.15 (-5.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.30 - Week change: -$0.06 (-1.7%) - Year change: +$0.07 (+2.1%)...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.47 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.23 (-8.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.25 - Week change: -$0.08 (-2.5%) - Year...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.47 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: -$0.23 (-8.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.22 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.00...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.48 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.28 (-10.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.15 - Week change: $0.00 (0.0%) - Year change:...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.50 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.1%) - Year change: -$0.20 (-7.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.29 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.6%) - Year change: +$...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.53 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.06 (-2.4%) - Year change: -$0.20 (-7.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.42 - Week change: -$0.07 (-2.0%) - Year change: -$0.10...
Daniel Avram // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.51 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: +$0.03 (+1.2%) - Year change: -$0.18 (-6.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.20 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: -$0.00...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.57 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.7%) - Year change: -$0.16 (-5.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.32 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.9%) - Year change:...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of December 29. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.55 --- Alabama average: $2.54 - Week change: -$0.03 (-1.1%) - Year change: -$0.18 (-6.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.33 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.9%) - Year...
7 asthma medications: A guide to learn more Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people of all ages. While there is no cure, modern asthma medications make it possible for most people to control symptoms, prevent flare ups, and live active lives. With so many asthma treatment options available, it can be difficult to understand how different medications work and which ones may be right for you. SaveHealth, a prescription discount/savings card website, shares the...
Top science stories of 2025 2025 was a year of turmoil for many scientists — particularly in the United States, where job cuts and budget slashing have left many reeling. But it was also a year of promising advances in fields from gene therapy to quantum computing. In the U.S., executive orders by President Donald Trump led to the loss of thousands of jobs in government agencies, including NASA, which oversees space exploration, and NOAA, which runs the National Weather Service, among other v...
8 home-equity myths that are holding owners back Home equity is one of the biggest sources of wealth for American homeowners. Without the right context, decisions about home equity can get expensive, whether you’re considering borrowing against your equity now or in the future. Splitero has compiled the eight biggest myths that may be costing you money. Myth #1: Home equity equals cash in your pocket Perhaps one of the most pervasive misconceptions about home equity is that it automatically m...
The "Super Bowl effect": How major events cause a spike in travel by private jet The Super Bowl is the most high-profile sporting event in the United States, drawing around 70,000 spectators each year. At its peak, attendance has surpassed 103,000 people, which is roughly the population of a mid-sized American city. What sets the event apart is the unique blend of elite sportsmanship and blockbuster entertainment that attracts a who’s who of celebrities. Whether in attendance or as p...
Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in Washington DC This year produced a seemingly endless array of history-making events and nearly constant change to immigration policy, tariffs, the Education Department, and federal health care programs. President Donald Trump came back into office emboldened by a decisive 2024 election victory and empowered by Republican majorities in both chambers of Congress. The unified GOP government enacted a major tax cut and...
