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The housing shortage is significant. It's acute for small, entry-level homes

The housing shortage is significant. It's acute for small, entry-level homes

The American dream of owning a small home with a backyard is being put on hold. In 1982, 40 percent of houses built were entry-level homes. By 2019, the annual share had fallen to 7 percent.
by Uri Berliner

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You may have gotten shortchanged by $125 on that COVID rebate for your car

You may have gotten shortchanged by $125 on that COVID rebate for your car

Auto insurers returned some premium payments to drivers last year when driving slowed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. But consumer groups say policyholders should have received a larger rebate.
by Joe Hernandez

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A new report says the COVID recession has pushed Social Security insolvency up a year

A new report says the COVID recession has pushed Social Security insolvency up a year

The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that the program will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034. Last year's estimated exhaustion date was 2035.
by The Associated Press

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Drought drives good grape year in Minnesota

Drought drives good grape year in Minnesota

The drought has challenged many in Minnesota. But for grape growers, it’s the silver lining to a difficult 18 months.
by Paul Huttner

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