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Key factors impacting home buyers and sellers this month

A glacial improvement in home affordability is occurring. While it can be statistically proven, it may not feel dramatic enough to change many buyers’ or sellers’ plans just yet. Here is the housing market forecast for March 2026. Jim Breeze,…

A $10,000 Investment in This S&P 500 ETF 20 Years Ago Is Worth More Than Most Americans Have in Retirement Savings

The average American has a little over $148,000 in retirement savings, according to the latest edition of Vanguard’s How America Saves report. But this figure is a bit skewed by higher-balance accounts. In fact, only three in 10 defined contribution…

BigBear.ai vs. SoundHound AI. Only One Can Make You Rich.

It’s a bear vs. a hound in today’s battle royale! Reasonably priced artificial intelligence (AI) growth stocks are rare breeds these days, as share prices of AI stocks have skyrocketed. However, two niche AI companies haven’t seen the explosive growth…

Bitcoin or a Broad-Market ETF? The Answer Couldn’t Be Clearer for Long-Term Investors​

Cryptocurrency prices, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), have been pummeled during the past few months as investors have rotated out of more speculative investments to safer ones. With the threat of tariffs rearing their ugly head again and investors concerned about…

Best high-yield savings interest rates today, March 2, 2026 (Earn up to 4% APY)

Today’s savings account rates still hover well above the national average. However, the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times in 2025, which means deposit account rates are also on the decline. It’s more important than ever to…

4 ways the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could lower your taxes

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law in July 2025, introduced significant tax changes that will affect your taxes this year. Some of these changes — like higher SALT caps and new “no tax on overtime and…

How much gold would $1 million buy at different points in history?

Gold (GC=F) prices were relatively stagnant for much of the 1900s. However, economic policy changes, world events, and inflation drove prices higher. Since 1970, gold prices have skyrocketed. If you were an early investor, your faith in that precious metal…

Want a bigger tax refund? 4 money moves to make before April 15.

If you’re hoping for a bigger tax refund this year, the window to make a difference is closing fast. While most tax-saving strategies need to happen before Dec. 31, there are still a handful of smart money moves you can…

What it covers, costs, and how to choose the right policy

Travel insurance is a type of coverage that can help protect you from the potential costs of unforeseen circumstances when you’re traveling away from home. This could include injuries, flight delays, rental car damage, lost baggage, or having to cancel…

Is Becton, Dickinson and Company Stock Outperforming the Dow?

Valued at a market cap of $50.3 billion, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) is a global medical technology leader based in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. It develops, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive range of medical supplies, devices, and interventional solutions. Companies…