Monday,
July 15, 2024

Market recap

Dow Jones

40,000.90

+247.15 (+0.62%)

S&P 500

5,615.35

+30.81 (+0.55%)

Nasdaq

18,398.45

+115.04 (+0.63%)

Apple

$230.54

+$2.97 (+1.31%)

Intel

$34.49

+$0.99 (+2.96%)

Tesla

$248.23

+$7.20 (+2.99%)

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Top Story

As inflation ticks down, could Social Security adjustments drop too?

A pullback in inflation is good news for consumers. But it could also mean smaller cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security beneficiaries.

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US stocks finished higher on Friday

•  The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly reached all-time highs, but both ended the day shy of record closes.

•  Wholesale inflation for June rose 0.2%, more than expected. Overall, prices of goods decreased, but the cost of services increased.

•  Consumer sentiment dipped slightly in July, with nearly half of respondents expressing concerns about high prices.

What to be on the lookout for today

•  Fed Chair Jerome Powell will speak at the Economic Club of Washington.

•  In earnings, the banking sector will remain in the spotlight, with BlackRock and Goldman Sachs due to report.

How much home can you afford on a $100,000 salary?

When it comes to house hunting there’s always one looming question: What can you afford?

There’s no simple answer, and factors like your income, targeted downpayment, and monthly budget may affect the answer that’s right for you.

If you’re wondering what you can afford, check out this calculator.

One guideline to follow is the 28/36 rule, which posits that you shouldn’t spend more than 28% of your gross monthly income on mortgage payments and no more than 36% on total debts.

For example, if you make $100,000 per year and have minimal other debts, for example, you may be able to afford a house priced around $311,000, with a mortgage payment of $2,333, to get you to 28% of your gross income. These numbers assume a 6.5% mortgage rate and a downpayment of about $30,000.


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Today’s top stories

Where’s this economy headed?

With earnings season roaring ahead, investors are looking for clues to put inflation data and growth expectations into the context of corporate profits. This is what’s ahead on Wall Street.

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Tech giants may need to choose between AI and their sustainability targets

Both Google and Microsoft recently reported surging emissions due to AI data centers, complicating their environmental goals.

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Housing market FOMO: Do you feel left behind?

Especially younger Americans feel like it’s hardly possible to get a foot in the proverbial door of this housing market. Here’s how to handle it.

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Other news that caught our eye

Financial planner tip of the day

"Retirement plans are tax-advantaged, meaning that you won’t pay capital gains taxes as the money grows. This is the primary benefit of using a retirement account to invest in your 20s or at any age. You can prepare for retirement with an IRA from SoFi Invest."

Brian Walsh, CFP® at SoFi

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