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Equity Residential, one of the largest apartment real estate investment trusts in the United States, is redirecting new investments from traditional coastal hubs to twelve Sunbelt and other non-coastal markets. The Chicago-based company, which trades under the ticker EQR, aims to capitalize on population growth, job creation and lower development costs in regions such as […]
European equity benchmarks opened the week in positive territory on Monday while investors awaited a crucial confidence vote in France that could reshape the countryâs political landscape and fiscal outlook. European indices advance while Paris awaits parliamentary test Londonâs FTSEÂ 100 inched up 0.03Â percent in early trading, whereas Germanyâs DAX and Franceâs CACÂ 40 each added roughly […]
Surging electricity consumptionâdriven in large part by artificial intelligence, data centers, and heavy industryâhas revived global interest in nuclear power. Executives, investors, and policymakers gathered at the World Nuclear Association (WNA) symposium in London last week to assess how the sector can secure the capital needed for a new generation of reactors. Demand Spike Sparks […]
With major U.S. equity indexes expected to remain volatile in the coming months, several top-ranked Wall Street analysts are pointing investors to dividend-paying companies that combine reliable cash distributions with resilient fundamentals. The latest research highlights Archrock, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and Permian Resources as attractive options for income seekers. Archrockâs balance sheet supports higher payouts […]
Misconceptions about personal loans can discourage borrowers from considering this form of credit or drive them toward unnecessarily expensive options. Separating myth from fact helps consumers choose financing that aligns with their budget and goals. Interest rates and cost comparisons Myth 1: Personal loans always charge more than credit cards. Data from the Federal Reserve […]
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will discontinue paper benefit checks on September 30, 2025, completing the programâs transition to electronic payments. The move affects every category of Social Security, from retirement and survivorsâ benefits to disability and Supplemental Security Income, and is intended to cut administrative expenses while streamlining delivery. Why the change is happening According to […]
Ares Management Corporation has introduced the Ares Core Infrastructure Fund/AUT, an Australian-domiciled unit trust that extends the companyâs infrastructure strategy to wholesale and advised retail investors in Australia. New vehicle mirrors U.S. business development company Announced on August 18, the fund gives local investors access to the Ares Core Infrastructure Fund (ACI), a U.S.-regulated business development […]
Thousands of households who closed on new homes during 2022 and 2023 are discovering that the mortgage âbuydownsâ that made their purchases possible are now turning into an unexpected financial burden. How buydowns work and why they surged Builders facing slowing sales offered two main incentives to soften the impact of rising borrowing costs. A […]
Asian stock markets opened Thursday with no clear direction, reflecting a cautious mood after Wall Street notched fresh records on the back of easing U.S. inflation and renewed expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Japan and South Korea edge higher In Tokyo, the benchmark Nikkei 225 advanced 0.23% during early trading, while the broader Topix slipped […]
U.S. Treasury securities are no longer enjoying the yield discount that for decades defined them as the worldâs primary safe-haven asset, according to a recent working paper circulated by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). The study finds that the âconvenience yieldâ on Treasurysâan interest-rate benefit investors once accepted in exchange for unparalleled safety, […]
Fidelity Investmentsâ latest Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate indicates that a 65-year-old who leaves the workforce in 2025 should plan on spending an average of $172,500 on medical expenses during retirement. Annual projection rises for the third consecutive year Published annually since 2002, Fidelityâs estimate examines out-of-pocket spending for Medicare premiums, deductibles, co-payments and prescription […]
A 65-year-old approaching retirement with $500,000 in savings can expect that sum to last for decades if withdrawals are managed carefully and supplemental income sources, such as Social Security, are maximized. How a Half-Million-Dollar Portfolio Converts to Annual Income The longstanding 4% rule offers a straightforward benchmark: limit first-year withdrawals to 4% of total savings […]