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What salary do I need to afford a house in Great Falls in 2026?

What salary do I need to afford a house in Great Falls in 2026?

What salary do I need to afford a house in Great Falls in 2026? The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The

What salary do I need to afford a house in Missoula in 2026?

What salary do I need to afford a house in Missoula in 2026?

What salary do I need to afford a house in Missoula in 2026? The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The national

March Mortgage Outlook: Lower Rates Ahead

We're seeing interest rates on 30-year, fixed rate mortgages start with fives for the first time in three-and-a-half years, and rates' downward trajectory is likely to continue in March. I'm not anticipating any major moves — just a continuation of what we

Mideast war risks sending global economy into stagflation

Mideast war risks sending global economy into stagflation

An extended conflict in the Middle East after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran could trigger global stagflation -- a troublesome blend of high inflation and anaemic growth -- due to spiking oil and gas prices, economists warned. - Will there be an oil shock ? - The conflict has nearly halted traffic

Plastics industry applauds Trump's focus on strengthening manufacturing

Urges modernizing recycling infrastructure

Showdown looms between Tesla and German union

Showdown looms between Tesla and German union

An industrial relations showdown looms this week as Germany's powerful IG Metall union is seeking to gain control of the works council at US billionaire Elon Musk's Tesla plant outside Berlin. The works council, an elected body of employees that negotiates pay deals and working hours

China's leaders gather for key strategy session as challenges grow

China's leaders gather for key strategy session as challenges grow

China's leaders are set to unveil strategies to confront challenges that include sluggish consumption, a shrinking population and shifting geopolitical landscapes when they gather in Beijing this week for the annual Two Sessions political meeting. Thousands of delegates from across China will convene for a carefully orchestrated affair