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Investors Hit Financially as Major U.S. Indexes Fall in Repose to GDP Report
Investors were hit as stocks took a nosedive on Thursday, reacting to the latest figures from the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which saw a growth of just 1.6% in the first quarter, falling short of economists' expectations of a 2.4% increase, as polled by Dow Jones. This highlighted a concerning deceleration in growth and ongoing inflation concerns that affected major markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 663 points, with notable downturns in shares of Caterpillar and IBM contributing to the decline. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite experienced decreases as well. As the stock market shifted downward, bond values rose, with the yield on the 10-year Treasury note reaching 4.722% at one point, its highest mark since November. Senior Economist at Interactive...
Record High Mortgage Rates for 2024 Drive Up Demand for Rental Properties
The average mortgage rate on a 30-year loan hit a record high for 2024, breaking through the...
Retiring on Rental Income vs Social Security – A Financial Comparison
I've sat down with many people over the years to discuss the financial differences between...
5 Reasons Why Investing in Real Estate is a Smart Strategy for Building Wealth
From my own experience investing in cash-flowing rental properties for nearly two decades...
The Financial Advantages of Buying a Rental Property Near a College
Fellow investors often ask me whether buying a rental property near a college is a wise...
Mortgage Rates Surge Following New CPI Data Casting Shadow Over Spring Buying Season
The recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, released this week by the Bureau of Labor...
Protecting Your Real Estate Investment for Long-Term Profitability – Three Main Strategies
Investing in real estate can pave the path to significant long-term wealth. A key component...
Single Largest Assault on Your Financial Privacy & Freedom is Coming – Central Bank Digital Currency
The U.S. dollar's strength and dominance are eroding at an alarming rate, paving the way for...
3 Ways to Determine How Much You Should Charge for Rent
I've been in the rental real estate industry for almost 17 years now, and during that time,...
The Toll of Government Spending on American Credit Card Debt
Despite the optimistic outlook on the economy frequently presented by the White House, a less...
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