Investments

Now He’s Saying to Buy

Brian Burke is one of the most revered minds in real estate investing. Almost nobody has done what he has—purchased over $1 billion...

Rule of 72 Explained: This Chart Will Estimate How Fast Money Grows

Key PointsThe Rule of 72 helps you quickly estimate how long it takes for money to double at a fixed annual return.Fees and...

Smart Money is Going After New Homes as Builder Desperation Grows

Dave:New construction is reshaping how deals are getting done and it’s changing where the numbers actually work. It’s sort of crazy, but right...

U.S. Credit Scores Steady As Delinquencies Rise

Key PointsThe average U.S. credit score held steady at 701, down one point from last year, signaling slight softening in borrower credit quality.Mortgage...

Sallie Mae Student Loans Review: Pros, Cons, & Alternatives

Sallie Mae started its history as a government-sponsored enterprise that serviced federal student loans. But since 2004, it’s been a fully private company.Sallie...