I paid my mom $200K to buy my late grandma’s home from her — but then realized it left us with no proof it’s actually mine. How do we make it legit?
For most people who dream of inheriting real estate, it will probably remain a dream. It’s only a reality for 2 to 7% of Americans, according to Federal Reserve data. (1) But if you’re among the lucky few to inherit a home, there are legal and tax implications. Things get more complicated if the heir […]
Napa Valley wineries are ripping out vineyards amid 90-year low in alcohol consumption, oversupply — but are their prices just too outrageous?
Wellness trends have turned “wine o’clock” into more of a water break. Fewer Americans are reaching for a glass at the end of the day, leaving California grape growers with more supply than buyers. From Napa to San Diego, vineyards are being ripped out as consumption falls to its lowest point since the Prohibition era. […]
Patient deaths spiked in US hospitals after acquired by private equity firms, Harvard reveals — how ‘for-profit’ care puts American lives at risk
A new study published by Harvard detailing higher patient mortality in private equity (PE) owned hospitals could cause public confidence in the institutions to flatline. (1) Private equity–owned hospitals are medical facilities purchased by investment firms that use borrowed money to acquire, streamline and resell companies for profit — often within just a few years. […]
Interest rate cuts aren’t enough to help Americans afford a home: Berkshire Hathaway. Does a rising rental market create an investment opportunity?
*While this article is sponsored, we apply strict editorial guidelines to all of our content * In 2023, mortgage rates peaked at 8%, blowing past the incredibly low rates buyers experienced just a few years earlier as the pandemic dropped interest rates to all-time lows (2). Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now […]
Boomers are hitting ‘peak 65,’ but even the wealthiest can’t tell if they’re truly ready to retire. Are you caught in the same ‘confidence paradox’?
It comes as no surprise that Americans are paying more for necessities than they did last year, and in response, they’re tightening their belts thanks to inflation. So much so that a Lightspeed survey found that one in four consumers will shop on Black Friday only for everyday essentials, such as groceries, toiletries and household […]
UPS is now ‘disposing of’ packages piling up in its US warehouses — why thousands of shipments have been lost to ‘customs purgatory’
Frustrated UPS customers are speaking out about missing packages as thousands of U.S.-bound shipments are stuck at hubs across the country. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here’s how Robert Kiyosaki […]
This 1 industry has been thrown into ‘chaos’ with the price of gold rising over 50% this year — here’s how you can invest for shiny profits as well
Considered a safe haven in turbulent times, gold has crossed a significant milestone, coming in at $4,000 per ounce for the first time in early October. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with tenants or fix […]
Here’s the ‘biggest mistake’ young investors make, says this financial CEO — are your efforts to protect your wealth preventing you from growing it?
If you’re a young investor who’s keeping your cash out of the stock market, one financial expert says it could be the “biggest mistake” you make. Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, argues that focusing too much on protecting themselves from losses can be counterintuitive to building wealth for the long term. Must Read […]
The Passing of the Torch: What Warren Buffett’s exit — and Greg Abel’s rise — means for Berkshire Hathaway investors
It’s official: Warren Buffett announced he would “go quiet” as he prepares to hand the reins of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B) to Canadian-born Greg Abel. The official transition will take place at the end of 2025 — and will mark the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. For investors, the transition […]
I’m 66 years old, retired, and I own a house in Fort Worth. I have $143,000 cash that I’d like to invest for my retirement — what should I do with it?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. A comfortable home and a healthy nest egg are crucial for ensuring financial security in retirement. With $143,000 in cash, it’s important to avoid letting it sit idle, as inflation and missed opportunities could erode its value. But what should you […]