Tag Archives: MSN

As mortgage rates tick upwards again and competition heats up, the share of homebuyers paying all cash has risen to its highest level in nearly a decade.

What the data says

A new report from Redfin finds that 33.4% of buyers paid cash for their homes in April, meaning that they did not borrow money to buy the house, compared with 30.7% during the same month last year. April’s reading is comparable with the 33.5% reading in February — the highest share of all-cash purchases in nine years.

The real estate brokerage analyzed data from the 40 largest cities in the United States from 2011 through April 2023. It considered a home purchase to be “all cash” if there was no mortgage information on the deed for the property.

Why it matters

Redfin’s analysis attributes the uptick to…

High inflation and recession concerns have U.S. workers cutting back on how much money they’re saving.

That’s according to a new report from Morgan Stanley, which found that younger workers are scaling back their contributions to savings and retirement accounts the most, but that significant shares of older generations are reducing contributions, too.

Overall, 66% of surveyed employees say they lowered contributions to savings due to inflation and/or recession worries compared to 62% last year, according to the report. Contributions to 401(k)s are getting hit especially hard.

What the research says

Morgan Stanley’s survey, which was conduced online in March and April, found that:

• Millennials were the generation most likely to report scaling back savings contributions due to…

Invoicing software makes sending bills and tracking payments easier for small businesses. But there are so many options on the market today it can be difficult to determine the best fit for your company’s unique needs and preferences.

This guide will help you figure it out. Keep reading to find a complete list of the best invoicing software for small businesses and tips for choosing the right fit for your company.

Our Top Picks for Best Invoicing Software for Small Businesses

• Zoho Invoice: Best invoicing app
• Square Invoices: Best free invoicing software
• QuickBooks Online: Best all-in-one accounting solution
• FreshBooks: Best for freelancers and independent contractors
• Chargebee: Best for subscription billing

Best Invoicing Software for Small Businesses Reviews

Pros

• Easy-to-use…

Kelly Clarkson’s viewers wants answers. On Friday (May 12), Rolling Stone reported claims alleging the set of the singer’s eponymous talk show was a toxic workplace, quoting one current and 10 former staffers as saying they were “bullied and intimidated,” “overworked,” “underpaid” and “traumatized,” among other things, while working for Kelly’s producers. The outlet also noted the staffers, past and present, thought Kelly was unaware of what was going on behind the scenes. “NBC is protecting the show because it’s their new money maker, but Kelly has no clue how unhappy her staff is,” one person said. Still, the show host garnered criticism for failing to immediately address the report, choosing instead to promote new music on her social media.

However, later the same night the…

It’s a hosting switcheroo on “Jeopardy!”

According to Deadline, Ken Jennings will host the show’s final week of episodes in season 39, taking over from Mayim Bialik, who is standing with Writers Guild of America strikers.

The final episodes, which are set to be filmed between May 16 and May 19, were set to be hosted by Bialik, but she reportedly declined her hosting duties in solidarity with the WGA.

“Jeopardy!” is a union show, with contributions and questions written by WGA members in advance of the season and the current strike.

Writers on the show have been on the picket lines as part of the strike.

On Twitter, Jennings was roundly criticized for crossing the picket line rather than standing with Bialik and the writers.

Jenings and Bialik have shared hosting duties on…