breaking even
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Owners say that they previously believed the program was only breaking even and that the hotel giant is ripping them off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
For those with less than $2,000 of negative equity, that might mean waiting another six months to a year before breaking even on their loan, Jominy said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
To address the reasons for selling: A rental that is only breaking even today is also vulnerable to HOA increases, special assessments, and possible vacancies, not to mention taxes and maintenance.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 8, 2026
She said international fee income had quadrupled over eight years to 2023, but the university was "barely breaking even".
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2025
Soon they were breaking even the toughest codes and ciphers.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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