Is now the time to buy a condo? (1 23 26)

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Sally McDonald
January 23, 2026

💵 Today’s Top Stories
Condo

The condo market is in free fall for four specific reasons, as Clark explains. If you’re looking to buy, your eyes should be wide open right now, he says. If you’re a seller, be patient if you can. Read more.

cash wealth

Whether you’re getting stock dividend checks, capturing credit card rewards or advertising on your car, there are plenty of angles to make passive income. Read more.

Smartphone on cash

Are you paying too much for your cell phone service? You may be able to cut your cell phone bill in half by following these tips. (We dare you to try No. 6.) Read more.

Hotel

Every hotel chain offers a loyalty program. But which one offers the best value? The latest rankings reveal the best – but hotels are offering much less to customers over time. Read more.

Travel credit cards

Planning a trip later this year? For a limited time, new cardholders can snag a welcome bonus worth up to $1,000 in travel. Here is how to tell if it deserves a spot in your wallet. Read more.

🎉 Ends January 28: New Google Fi Wireless customers can save 50% on an unlimited plan for the first 12 months. That brings the monthly price to as low as $17.50 for one line! Learn more.

❄️ Travel Alert: Major Disruptions Expected as Winter Storm Fern Sweeps the East

If you plan to fly this weekend, expect possible delays or cancellations as powerful Winter Storm Fern moves across the East. Airports in the Plains, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic are expected to be most affected before the storm pushes northeast. Knowing your rights ahead of time can help turn a stressful situation into a manageable one.

When a flight is canceled due to weather, airlines are not required to provide meals, hotel accommodations or compensation.

However, if a cancellation or long delay is caused by issues within the airline’s control, you can generally expect meal vouchers and hotel accommodations for overnight delays lasting more than three hours. Airlines will typically rebook you on the same carrier or a partner airline.

If you decide not to travel after an airline cancels your flight, federal law requires a full refund — regardless of ticket type.

The Department of Transportation’s Airline Customer Service Dashboard is a useful resource for understanding your rights and airline-specific policies.

Even when compensation isn’t required, airline staff may offer vouchers, mileage credits or other goodwill gestures on a case-by-case basis. Staying calm and respectful with gate and airline personnel can go a long way.

Trip tip: Pack medications, eyeglasses and other essentials in your carry-on — not checked luggage. Bring snacks, device chargers and anything you’d need if you’re stuck without your checked bag.

📊 Stat of the Day

✈️ +4%: Estimated earnings per share increase to airline stock prices if the average passenger weight decreases by 10%. The four biggest U.S. airlines are expected to spend nearly $39 billion on fuel in 2026. So the proliferation of weight loss drugs could have a big impact on their bottom line.

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