May 22nd marks the 15th anniversary of a deliciously legendary moment in cryptocurrency history — Bitcoin Pizza Day. It’s a quirky, unofficial holiday that commemorates the first-ever real-world transaction using bitcoin, and yes, it involved pizza.🍕 How a Few Slices Made Crypto HistoryBack in 20
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05/21/2025
White Lotus is back, and this time, it’s trading the Amalfi Coast and Sicilian cathedrals for temples, tuk-tuks, and Thai massages. That’s right—Season 3 lands in Thailand, and just like always, the elite guests bring the drama, the dollars, and some deeply questionable decisions.But here at Read
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04/22/2025
While the headlines focus on Harvard's high-profile clash with the Trump administration, a deeper issue is quietly echoing in the background—should billions in taxpayer money be funneled into the coffers of America’s wealthiest university?With an endowment north of $50 billion, Harvard’s financia
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04/16/2025
We’ve seen some strange pairings in our time—but this one’s got us squealing.Just when you thought your morning routine was safe, bam! KFC drops a fried chicken-flavored toothpaste in collaboration with the cheeky Australian oral care brand hismile. Yes, you read that right. Now you can brush you
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04/14/2025
Buying your first home is a huge milestone—but what happens when you fall in love with the location, not the condition of the home? If you're a first-time buyer eyeing a property in your dream neighborhood that needs a little work, renovation loans could be the key to making it yours—and ReadySet
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04/10/2025
As the student loan forbearance period comes to an end, millions of Americans face a financial reality check. This so-called “Student Loan Forbearance Cliff” doesn’t just affect monthly budgets — it could also throw a wrench into your future plans, including buying a home.Let’s unpack what’s happ
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04/08/2025
The number of unsold, completed new single-family homes just reached 119,000 in February 2025—the highest we’ve seen since the summer of 2009. That’s not just a number; it’s a signal to buyers, sellers, and agents alike that a shift is happening. And yes, it could mean deals are on the table.At R
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04/07/2025
Jobs data, tariff talk, and Fed speeches could drive mortgage rates even lower — are you ready?Mortgage rates have been sprinting downhill since January 14, surprising many experts who expected inflation and trade tensions to push them higher. For homebuyers, this drop has been a welcome tailwind
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04/07/2025
As we head into the 2025 election cycle, the mortgage industry is watching closely: what will Trump 2.0 mean for housing? While there’s still a lot of uncertainty, some early signs suggest big changes could be coming—especially for government-backed loans and low-income borrowers.No Change (Yet)
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04/06/2025
You’ve heard it before:“Can’t afford a house? Just stop buying lattes!”This catchy one-liner has haunted millennials for over 20 years. It started with David Bach, a financial guru who claimed your daily $5 latte habit was the reason you couldn’t buy a home. He even trademarked "The Latte Factor®
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04/05/2025
