The concept of the American dream, though loosely defined and varying from person to person, has long been central to the American outlook. USA Today breaks down and visualizes how much money is needed to afford the typical American dream.
The U.S. Census Bureau reported that the nation’s homeownership rate fell to 66 percent in the fourth quarter, marking a seven-year drop from a fourth-quarter peak of 69.2 percent in 2004.
In an interview on Bloomberg Television last week, billionaire Warren Buffett said the country's unemployment rate will improve substantially once the home-building sector rebounds. Buffett said that people will be surprised how quickly employment improv
Iowa is the latest Midwestern state to consider a bill that would rein in contractors who use high-pressure tactics to sign on customers after damaging storms.