The 30% rule is now unrealistic. Here are 3 places you won't have to blow your budget to afford a home right now.

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A report says the typical American will have to spend more than 30% of their income to buy a home.

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  • The average American needs to spend 44.6% of their income to afford a median-priced home.
  • Only three major metro areas are affordable for median earners without topping 30% of their income.
  • As homebuying costs outpace salaries, Americans will have to stretch their pockets to buy a
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Zuck Flopped the Metaverse. Why Trust Him With Our Future?

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Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., during the Meta Connect event in Menlo Park, California, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.

After sinking billions into a virtual fantasy that flopped, Mark Zuckerberg now claims he’s leading the charge toward superintelligent AI. But this time, the stakes are real, and so is the power grab.

I tried 5 vanilla iced coffees from the grocery store. They'd all save me money, but a few stood out above the rest.

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I tried different vanilla-flavored iced coffees from Coffee Mate, Dunkin', International Delight, Starbucks, and Cafe Bustelo.

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  • I'd like to spend less money on ordering coffee at cafés, chains, and drive-thrus.
  • So, I tried store-bought vanilla-flavored iced coffees to see if any could replace my to-go order
  • Starbucks and Cafe Bustelo had my favorite drinks, though International Delight
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