By Jeff Ostrowski From Bankrate.com The housing market caught fire in 2020 as Americans decided en masse that they wanted homes and were willing to pay for them. Two years on, the pandemic-era housing boom continues to rage. Home prices have set one record after another. Bidding wars have become the norm in many markets….
The Future of Money in Real Estate
Money, including how we use and borrow it, has changed dramatically in just the past decade. Traditional payment methods are now peer-to-peer, contactless, and mobile versus cash, check, or plastic. We have primarily the internet and technology to thank for the new ways we conduct transactions. Now, imagine the future of money in real estate…
Why You Should Add Government Bonds to Your Portfolio
June 11, 2022
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One way to protect your investments from the fluctuations in the market is to invest in government bonds. These financial instruments—also referred to as treasury direct bonds or Treasury securities—can help stabilize your investment money and balance your portfolio because they are backed by the credit of the U.S. government. There are several types of…
Don’t Let Your New Car Be a $30K Mistake
June 10, 2022
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Buying your first car is already an intimidating experience. In the midst of historic supply shortages, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In March of this year, the average price of a used car was $27,246, according to Cox Automotive—an automotive marketplace and data company—or 28 percent higher than it was a year ago. With those…
What You Need to Know: Google’s 20:1 Stock Split
June 8, 2022
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As stock market corporate events go, a stock split is one of the more exciting deals. On July 15, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, will execute a 20:1 stock split. Holders of Class A, Class B, and Class C shares as of July 1 will receive 19 additional shares for each share of stock…
70% American Seniors Need Long-Term Care. Reverse Mortgage Can Help
June 6, 2022
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Someone turning 65 has nearly a 7-in-10 chance of needing long-term care in the future, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, and many don’t have the savings to manage the cost of assisted living. But they may have a mortgage-free home—and the equity in it, giving them the potential option of a…
3 Golden Rules for Starting a Real-Estate Investment Business
By Michael Ligon There are numerous ways to create, develop, and begin a new real-estate business. While it may sound easy, creating a long-lasting profitable business is hard. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as reported by Fundera, a staggering 70 percent of business eventually fail. What can you do to ensure your real-estate business…
7 Types of Investments You Should Know About
Investing is an important part of preparing for the future. If you want to retire someday, investments and other retirement savings are vital for success. But if you don’t know where to start, the entire world of investments can feel intimidating. Here is a list of seven types of investments you should know about and how…
Stocks, Bonds, Real Estate, Gold, Crypto: How to Choose
You’ve made a decision and are going to start saving some of your income. Perhaps you have picked a number already—twenty percent of your funds will be invested. You are determined to honor this personal commitment all the way to your retirement. In past generations, people would simply put their savings in a bank account,…
The Real Estate Market Crash Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
June 2, 2022
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Is the market going to crash? Everyone jostled by the news the housing market could crash has every reason to be worried. And why is that so? Because when the last time the housing market sored like this—it sparked a great recession that left many in financial ruins. The Real Estate Market Crash is Coming…
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