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24/7 Insights This Redditor is considering taking out a line of equity against their property.  They want to take the equity balance and invest in the market.  Ultimately, the question is whether...
24/7 Insights This Redditor is wondering if $23,000 is too much in savings.  The question of how much you need in an emergency fund is a personal decision.  Some believe six months of emergency...
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported on August 22 that existing home sales in July were 1.3% higher than in June, with a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.95 million. However, on a...
Like almost anything in life, the right choice for a credit card is the one that meets your specific needs.  Premium credit cards such as the American Express Centurion Card might be attractive to...
American author and personal finance expert, Chris Hogan helps people grow their money, prepare for retirement, and even how to start and grow their business. His book, Everyday Millionaire: How...
A couple on Reddit was trying to decide if they should purchase a vacation rental three hours away that costs $3 million. The author who is a 50-year-old male is having an argument with his...
If you’re over 50 and aren’t sure if you’re still able to retire according to your original schedule after the recent wave of inflation we’ve been through, know that you are not alone....
Billionaire investor George Soros became nearly a household name in the early 1990’s by shorting the British pound and making $1 billion on the deal. His currency speculation earned him the...
President Franklin Roosevelt’s June 1934 Executive Order established the Committee on Economic Safety. That led to the Social Security Act, passed on Aug. 14, 1935.  Social Security provided...
American author, speaker and personal finance coach Rachel Cruze has traveled the country, sharing guidance on getting out of debt and building wealth. She also penned the book, Smart Money Smart...
According to recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the median sales price of houses sold in the United States has reached $412,000. The significant rise in prices over the past few...