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Joe Biden's State of the Union address in March exceeded low expectations, temporarily putting concerns about his mental fitness to rest. But four months later, a much more subdued Biden sat down Friday for a television interview amid new questions about whether he is physically and mentally capable of serving another four years in office. There were no career-ending gaffes, no egregious flubs that would force him to pull out of the race. But nor was there a defining moment that might bring closure to the current crisis threatening to end his long political career. Read more analysis of Biden's campaign, presidential debate and ABC interview by Michael Collins: https://lnkd.in/eFxnPztV 📸: Max Correa/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, USA TODAY Network

Interest rates are high and housing supply is low, making this a tough housing market but one that's not impossible to navigate, experts say. There are still many ways to maximize a budget if you’re a buyer or ensure you earn top dollar and trim your costs if you’re a seller. Strategies include knowing what fees might be negotiable, what home features to invest in, what kind of lender to look for, what types of mortgages are available and what tax benefits there are to selling and buying another home, experts say. Read more from Medora Lee:

Some Mustang owners are being advised to take their cars to a dealer for a check-up. Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for more than 30,000 Mustangs in model years 2022-2023 due to issues with a steering sensor that may result in increased crash risk. According to a recall notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA website, some Mustangs may have an improperly calibrated secondary steering torque sensor, potentially causing the wheel to move side to side involuntarily. Mary Walrath-Holdridge has more on which Mustangs are affected, and what to do if you or someone you know has a recalled model:

A recent Bankrate survey found that 3 in 4 Americans say they are not completely financially secure. Currently, the average full-time worker makes about $79,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Meanwhile, the survey found the average American needs an income of $186,000 to live comfortably. "Many Americans are stuck somewhere between continued sticker shock from elevated prices, a lack of income gains and a feeling that their hopes and dreams are out of touch with their financial capabilities," said Mark Hamrick, Bankrate senior economic analyst. Read more from Sara Chernikoff: https://lnkd.in/gdV2ZHnA

The parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, in a partnership with Amazon, will buy rival department store chain Neiman Marcus in a $2.65 billion deal. Richard Baker, CEO and chairman of HBC, told The New York Times the company was “not planning on closing any stores or digital businesses or reducing services in any way,” even though the chains operate in many of the same markets. Amazon will take a minority stake in the new company and will provide #technology and logistical expertise, the Wall Street Journal said. The new company will be called Saks Global. Another minority shareholder is Salesforce, the paper said. Read more from Betty Lin-Fisher: