Because reverse mortgages do not require borrowers to make immediate repayments, the interest charges are added to the debt every day, and the total amount owed grows over time. Charles Duhigg addamountborrower Change image and share on social
Patents are being used to wage war in the digital world, and as a result, patents have become a toll gate on the road of innovation. Charles Duhigg digitalgateinnovation Change image and share on social
When the mortgage giant Fannie Mae recruited Daniel H. Mudd, he told a friend he wanted to work for an altruistic business. Already a decorated marine and a successful executive, he wanted to be a role model to his four children - just as his father, the television journalist Roger Mudd, had been to him. Charles Duhigg altruisticbusinesschild share on social
As cities have grown rapidly across the nation, many have neglected infrastructure projects and paved over green spaces that once absorbed rainwater. Charles Duhigg absorbcitygreen Change image and share on social
Because the fees associated with a reverse mortgage are high, such loans make sense only for borrowers who expect to live in their home for a number of years. Charles Duhigg borrowerexpectfee Change image and share on social
Like solo sailors venturing into the Southern Ocean, climbers are seduced by risk. The desire to push to a summit or scale a rock face is so strong that they consciously or subconsciously minimize safety precautions drilled into their brains. Charles Duhigg brainclimberconsciously share on social
Unlike other sports, which are largely determined by individual athletic ability or team strength, NASCAR requires its competitors to cooperate in order to win. Charles Duhigg abilityathleticcompetitor Change image and share on social
The Safe Drinking Water Act was passed in 1974 after tests discovered carcinogens, lead and dangerous bacteria flowing from faucets in New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Boston and elsewhere. Charles Duhigg actbacteriumboston Change image and share on social
Bank of America is the story of some of the most ambitious, aggressive bank builders on the face of the planet. Charles Duhigg aggressiveambitiousamerica Change image and share on social
Analysts say that one reason Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were privatized in the first place was to prevent political whims from dominating the mortgage marketplace. Charles Duhigg analystdominatefannie Change image and share on social