The Daily Money: iPhone 13 making debut; home buying tips; McDonald's Happy Meal toys feature Disney characters
Nathan BomeyGood morning, Daily Money subscribers, it's Nathan wishing you a happy new-iPhone-to-be-revealed Tuesday!
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💡 INSIGHT OF THE DAY: If you doubt whether racism is still systemic in American real estate, check out this story. A Black family got a lowball appraisal on their Ohio home. Then they switched out all their family photos on the wall with photos of the white family next door and got a second appraisal. It was $100,000 higher.
💡 💡BONUS INSIGHT: Some have called them the unemployment capitals of the U.S.: Yuma, Arizona, and El Centro, California. The two border cities had the highest jobless rates of any American market in July at 20.1% and 18.9%, respectively. One key reason: They're overly reliant on agriculture. Our Craig Harris visited both cities to talk with local leaders, who dispute the federal government's assessment of their local economies.
⌚ WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Apple is expected to reveal the new iPhone at 1 p.m. today. We'll have coverage at USATODAY.com/tech.
📰 And here are more stories you won't want to miss:
1. Thinking about buying a house? It's a seller's market, but now still might be the perfect time if you are in these metro markets.
2. It comes down to the basics: Here are three paths to retiring as a millionaire.
3. Do you own an iPhone or iPad? Update your Apple devices right now.
4. The government is mandating vaccination for most U.S. workers. Are airline passengers next?
5. A subscription for tacos? Taco Bell is testing a 30-day "Taco Lover's Pass."
6. McDonald's Happy Meals will come with Disney toys for a limited time: 50 iconic characters to celebrate Disney World's 50th anniversary.
I'm crossing my fingers for Olaf.
--@NathanBomey