Saving for a home is one of the biggest — and hardest — financial steps many people will take. Nationwide, the average down payment is $64,000, according to December 2025 data from Redfin. And while ...

The twice-yearly ritual has roots in cost-cutting strategies of the late 19th century. Efforts to end it have stalled in Congress. By Alan Yuhas Hello. You may be here to learn when daylight saving ...