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 […]
If uranium gets (a lot) more expensive, Cameco stock could be a buy. Shares of Cameco (CCJ 5.45%), a Canadian uranium mining company, jumped 3.9% through noon ET on Friday — and the reason is anybody’s guess. That’s not to say there’s no reason for Cameco stock to be up today. Rather, there are multiple
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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 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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From increased credit card debt stressing Americans out to the Federal Reserve possibly nearing an interest rate cut, here is some news that could impact your wallet this week, and how you can prepare your finances for the week ahead. Americans Are More Concerned About Their Debt Several reports this week show more Americans are
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At just 12x this year’s free cash flow, Zoom Communications stock could be an incredible buy. Pandemic communications star Zoom Communications (ZM 10.22%) stock, um (I’m trying not to say “zoomed”), moved ahead quickly Friday morning, rising 8% through 9:50 a.m. ET after beating soundly on its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report last night. Analysts
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Rental Property Conundrum It’s been far too long since I’ve written an “Ask the Readers” article. Truth is, after almost 20 years of blogging, I feel like I have a very good handle on personal finance. When you combine that with an intimate knowledge of our own finances and goals, it doesn’t make much sense
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s import tariffs are generating far more revenue than previously expected. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Bessent revealed that his earlier $300 billion estimate will be revised “substantially upward,” though he declined to provide an exact figure. Hawley Pushes the “American Worker Rebate Act” Depositphotos Photo
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