A vacation is a time to relax and unwind, but it's essential to ensure that your home remains safe while you're away. Nobody wants to return from a fantastic trip to find their home has been broken into. With a few precautionary measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of your home becoming an easy target for theft.

A short sale is a real estate transaction in which a homeowner sells their property for less than the outstanding mortgage balance. While this option can provide relief to homeowners facing financial hardships, it also comes with consequences that may affect their ability to buy another house in the future. We will explore the impact of a short sale on your credit, eligibility for a new mortgage, and the steps you can take to mitigate these effects.

With the introduction of tariffs on Tuesday, there is significant uncertainty across all sectors regarding the potential outcome. While important data releases--including the PCE Index, Personal Income & Spending, and Consumer Sentiment for the quarter--have taken place, their impact is expected to be largely overshadowed by apprehension surrounding the widespread tariff decisions.