The Best Investing Advice for College Grads
Getting a head start on investing and financial planning can be intimidating for new college graduates, but doing so will pay dividends for their financial health down the road.
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The 6% commission on buying or selling a home is gone after Realtors association agrees to seismic settlement
The 6% commission, a standard in home purchase transactions, is no more. In a sweeping move expected to dramatically reduce the cost of buying and selling a home, the National Association of Realtors announced Friday a settlement with groups of homesellers, agreeing to end landmark antitrust lawsuits by paying $418 million in damages and eliminating rules on commissions.
Staying Safe in the 2025 Tax Season: Tips to Protect Your Identity and Finances
Tips to Protect Your Identity and Finances this 2025 Tax Season
S.E.C. Tells Brokers to Work for You, but Don’t Skip the Fine Print as seen in The New York Times
……Advisers remain the best bet. The safest course is picking an independent, fee-only advisor who makes an explicit promise to act as a fiduciary…
The Truth About “Retirement Planning”
The 2020 Mind Over Money survey (1) finds that 77% of Americans feel anxious about their financial situation, with 68% concerned mostly about having sufficient income during retirement. They should be.