Prosperity and debt loom in a high tech economy
A Federal Reserve survey shows incomes rising but not sharply, while home equity and stock ownership grow. Margin debt hits a 63 year high, with debt not counting home equity or credit card borrowings. Analysts debate whether prosperity has room to grow or may be nearing a limit.
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Adjustable Rate Mortgages Surge Yet May Not Be Best Choice
New York notes rising ARMs now make up about 30 percent of home loans as rates climb. Experts urge fixed-rate mortgages for most buyers, citing long-term affordability despite ARMs starting cheaper. Freddie Mac and advisers foresee rates rising early 2000 but stabilizing later, limiting ARM share and keeping fixed rates relatively low.
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