• Retirement plans for small-business owners have visible generational gaps,Sarah Wolak

    Retirement plans for small-business owners have visible generational gaps

    A report released Monday by Capital Group found large disparities between various generations of entrepreneurs and the retirement options available to them. The Small Business America report — based on an April 2025 survey of 1,000 small-business owners regarding their outlook and readiness to offer

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  • VA loans rise as housing market shifts toward buyers,Jonathan Delozier

    VA loans rise as housing market shifts toward buyers

    A growing share of U.S. homebuyers are using Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans as the housing market leans in favor of buyers. Nationwide, 7.3% of mortgaged homebuyers used a VA loan in August, up from 6.5% a year earlier — the highest level for that month since 2019, according to a report f

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  • Homebuyers embrace sustainability, efficiency in 2025,Jonathan Delozier

    Homebuyers embrace sustainability, efficiency in 2025

    Americans are redefining home comfort and value by focusing on efficiency, sustainability and natural design, according to Realtor.com’s 2025 Hottest Home Trends Report. Findings reflect a nationwide shift away from large, aesthetic features toward practical, eco-friendly and tech-driven living. Wat

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