In March 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reached a landmark $418 million settlement after losing an antitrust lawsuit filed by a group of home sellers. As many as 50 million people who paid commissions on homes sold in... Read more
On the road to retirement, be on the lookout for hazards that can hamper your progress. Here are five potential risks that can slow you down. Traveling aimlessly Embarking on an adventure without a destination can be exciting, but not... Read more
Asset allocation and diversification are so fundamental to portfolio structure that it’s easy to lose sight of these strategic tools as you track the performance of specific securities or the dollar value of your investments. It might be worth considering... Read more
Scam artists often prey on those who are most vulnerable. Unfortunately, this includes individuals who have recently lost a loved one and are easily taken advantage of during their time of grief. Scammers will look for details from obituaries, funeral... Read more
Each month, researchers at the University of Michigan ask hundreds of consumers what they think about present market conditions, the job market, their personal finances and buying intentions, as well as the prospects for the general economy in the future.... Read more
An equity real estate investment trust (REIT) uses the combined capital of many shareholders to buy and operate residential, commercial, and industrial income properties. Equity REITs of all stripes are listed on the major indexes and traded like stocks, so... Read more
During the week of June 10, 2024, French markets were rocked by a government bond sell-off after a strong showing by the far-right National Rally party in the European Union election. With polls suggesting the National Rally party may win... Read more
New vehicle prices have skyrocketed these past few years, with the cost averaging well over $48,000 toward the end of 2023.1 These increased costs, coupled with rising interest rates, mean that buying a vehicle can take a significant bite out... Read more
Remember when you turned 16 and rushed to get your driver’s license? Or earned the right to vote at 18 and enjoyed the privileges and responsibilities of adulthood at 21? There aren’t many legal changes associated with birthdays after that... Read more
If you earn money through a payment app or online marketplace, you may be affected by a tax reporting change enacted by the 2021 American Rescue Plan. The law requires third-party settlement organizations to report business transactions totaling over $600... Read more
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