I’m a 26 year old property investor. Is now a good time to refinance — or should I flip houses before buying more

I’m a 26-year-old property investor. Is now a good time to refinance — or should I flip houses before buying more?

“I’ve been investing in real estate since I was 20.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Should I wait until after the presidential election before investing $300,000 in stocks? I’m a 66-year-old retiree.

“I have most of my expenses covered.”

Business - MarketWatch - 17 hours ago

I Can’t Buy a House. I Can’t Shop. I’m Too Worried About the Election.

Election anxiety is causing many consumers to avoid big-ticket purchases like houses, weddings and cars. “Every four years this happens,” one former car dealer said.

Business - The New York Times - October 20

‘I don’t trust my financial guy.’ I’m 67 and trying to live on $2.2K-a-month Social Security. I have $500K with an adviser, who charges 2%, but last year the return was 26%. What’s my move?

We spotted a lot of too-common red flags.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Investors should buy dividend futures, Goldman Sachs says

Goldman Sachs said dividend rates currently priced into the market are well below the rates expected by analysts.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Marcel Desailly: ‘I don’t know if I was a star, but I’m now a legend’

The World Cup winner has firm grip on the game’s pulse and praises those players taking on the right in his native France. “I love watching the Championship,” Marcel Desailly says. “Usually I don’t ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Rot, romance and renovations: the reality of buying a cheap old house on Instagram

From Germany to Japan, people are buying up draughty churches, leaky hotels and asbestos-filled schools for peanuts and turning them into dream homes. They can be as big as 40,000 sq ft – but are ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Gold prices are closing in on $2,800. Should you buy in now?

It could make sense to add gold to your portfolio now, even with the price at a record high. Here's why.

I’m buying a house. My real-estate agent asked me to sign an exclusive contract. Is this the new normal?

“Should we be on the lookout for anything important when signing a contract with a buyer’s agent?”

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Alex Kirilloff, 26-year-old Twins outfielder, retires from baseball after numerous injuries

'These challenges have taken a toll on me mentally and physically,' Kirilloff wrote about his decision

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

This Halloween, I’m not buying candy for trick or treaters. I have better things to spend my money on. Am I a bad person?

“Nor am I going to turn off the lights and pretend I’m not home.”

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

‘I can’t wait to paint myself when I’m old and knobbly’: the sensual world of Louis Fratino

His old-fashioned painting prowess and explicitly queer subject matter has made the young American artist hot property. So why are some people so shocked?. Next month, the 2024 Venice Biennale ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

24-year-old was laid off from her 6-figure tech job—now she shucks oysters for parties: 'I do feel very happy'

Hannah Chea started a part-time job shucking oysters for parties to break up the routine of her day job in tech.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

I’m 50 and have $250,000 in four retirement accounts. Should I consolidate them — and, if so, how?

“What is the best plan for the three accounts that are just sitting there?”

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

‘I own my home’: I’m 74 with $300,000 in annuities and live modestly. What should I do with my retirement savings?

”I am not very savvy with the stock markets.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

‘I have few close friends’: I’m 69, retired, single and have amassed $3.6 million. What should I do with my fortune?

“Many weeks I spend more on my three rescue kitties and one rescue mouse than I do on myself.”

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Gold prices smash another record: What gold assets should you buy now?

As the price of gold surges, it's important to make educated decisions on which types of gold to invest in.

Investors may have to wait a week before it’s clear who controls the U.S. House. Here’s why.

While experts have been warning that the winner of the tight presidential contest may not be determined on the night of Nov. 5, there’s also a view that the battle over the U.S. House of ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Should I hire an adviser who brings cookies and wants me to buy an annuity?

When you’re shopping for an adviser, you should look for someone you feel comfortable with — but that’s just the start

Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago

Prince Harry and Meghan ‘buy new property in Portugal’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have bought a property in Portugal, it has been claimed.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

You can now buy a $1,089 platinum bar from Costco—here's what to know before investing

Costco charges $1,089 for a 1-oz. bar of platinum on its website. But don't invest in precious metals without knowing what you're getting into, experts say.

Business - CNBC - October 18

I’m 48 with $223,000 saved for retirement. I want to contribute an extra 1% every year. Will that have any meaningful impact?

“I anticipate that could have a large impact even though my retirement horizon is a bit short.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

7 House seats Democrats think they can flip

Democrats are battling to flip control of the House at the polls next week, eyeing gains in battleground districts from coast to coast in an effort to win back the Speaker’s gavel after two years ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Democrats work to flip vital Iowa House seats

Democrat Christina Bohannan could potentially flip Iowa's 1st Congressional District if she defeats incumbent Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks. The results could impact what party controls ...

‘This election season has worn me out’: I love this country, but I’m no better off financially than I was 10 years ago. Why vote?

“I’m in my mid-40s, female, single, and working a nine-to-five job.”

Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago

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