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Last Updated: March 3, 2025 at 9:50 a.m. ETFirst Published: March 1, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ETPresident Donald Trump’s bid to lure wealthy immigrants to the U.S. with…

When we think of economic impact across the U.S., certain industries often come to mind — finance, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. But one important driver of…

There’s good news for potential homebuyers: mortgage rates continued to trend down this week. In January, rates hit 7.04%, the highest level since last May. This…

My wife, Mika, and I took a survey this week about our approach to money. The survey asked us to respond to a number of statements…

Economic policy uncertainty has surged since Donald Trump’s election. This could be bad, not just for the stock market, but also for business investments and for…

Mortgage rates fell for a sixth consecutive week to the lowest level in more than two months, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest…

Can you afford to retire if you have $1 million in savings? As with many questions, the answer is “It depends.” Your values, circumstances, and smart…

Contracts to buy previously owned homes fell to a record low in January as prospective buyers were constrained by higher mortgage rates and house prices. The…

For many adult children, watching their aging parents struggle with daily living in an unsafe home is a distressing reality. The situation becomes even more challenging…

Passing money from one generation to the next in trust can have its pitfalls. Often when a trust is created, the ultimate beneficiaries are not even…