Personal Finance

Sling Select Review: $19.99 Live TV Streaming Bundle for Cord-Cutters

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Over the past few years, cord-cutting has gone from a niche lifestyle choice to the norm for millions of households. With cable prices climbing and streaming services multiplying, families are looking for smarter ways to get the content they want without paying for what they don’t watch. A pioneer in live TV streaming, Sling has

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This Real Estate Mogul Says Owning a Home Is More Of An Expense Than An Investment. Financial Advisors Aren’t So Sure

This Real Estate Mogul Says Owning a Home Is More Of An Expense Than An Investment. Financial Advisors Aren't So Sure

Key Takeaways Real estate investor Grant Cardone said recently that he believes renting is superior to owning, as it can allow a renter to avoid large expenses that come with owning a home. However, several financial advisors told Investopedia that they disagree, and said owning a home remains a reliable long-term investment. Still, many said

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The 28% Rule for Housing: Does It Still Work in Today’s Market?

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When you’re buying a home, one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make is figuring out how much mortgage you can truly afford. Mortgage affordability is about how much you can borrow and repay without straining your budget, and the 28% rule offers a simple guideline to help ensure your mortgage stays within reach. But

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When Tech is Too Much

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When Kiplinger Retirement Report editor David Crook used his monthly column to get some things off his chest, he struck a chord with our readers. As one wrote, “I LOVED your ‘rant’… I agree that we are being ‘dummied-down’ and dehumanized by: automated messages, restaurant phone menus, tech instructions that are not understood by people

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