In October, Rightmove reported a larger than usual drop in average asking prices for houses, attributed to pre and post-Budget concerns about tax rises. Despite the 1.4% decrease in asking prices, values are still up 1.2% annually. The property market has seen fluctuations in buyer demand and sales agreed due to changes in mortgage rates, interest rate cuts, and stamp duty charges, with a prediction of a stronger 2025 in terms of prices and number of homes sold.
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Are You Among the Estimated 452,000 Americans Losing Part of Your Social Security Check?
As of 2023, Americans aged 60 and older hold approximately $125 billion in student loans, with around 452,000 borrowers aged 62 and older in default. Starting in June, the Trump administration will resume aggressive collection efforts that were paused during the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially impacting Social Security benefits for borrowers unable to repay their loans. Those receiving Social Security may face reductions in their benefits to cover outstanding loan amounts, whether they took out loans...
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