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Fast Food And Convenience Stores Are Good Real Estate Investments Now

The firm saw Europe and the industrial CRE segment as offering the best opportunities.

ByErik ShermanSenior Contributor
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10 hours ago

Fifth Circuit Makes A Huge Mess Out Of Beneficial Ownership Reporting

Discusses the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rulings regarding FinCEN's Beneficial Ownership Reporting mandate

ByJay AdkissonContributor
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17 hours ago

5 Ways To Use Portfolio Diversification To Ease Market Anxiety In 2025

Leveraging the power of portfolio diversification can help navigate life’s financial reefs and shoals and possibly raise chances for smoother sailing in 2025.

ByWes MossContributor
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20 hours ago

New Research Reveals True Value Of College Education

Research shows higher ed offers broader financial and social gains than just bigger paychecks. However, results vary widely by field and institution.

ByChris MullerContributor
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Dec 28, 2024

Here’s How Tough The Home Mortgage Market Has Become

Mortgage payments jumped by over 12% with the number of applications down by 30.3%, because how many people could afford the higher costs?

ByErik ShermanSenior Contributor
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Dec 28, 2024

Bureau Of Prisons: 2024 Year In Review And Outlook for 2025

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) had an eventful year with positives, negatives and brought closure to some old issues. BOP will enter 2025 with many challenges.

ByWalter PavloContributor
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Dec 27, 2024

What Are The Most Expensive ZIP Codes In Utah? Zillow Data Reveals

Find out which ZIP codes in Utah are home to the most expensive properties.

ByAndrew DePietroContributor
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Dec 26, 2024

Buckle Down, Your Household Insurance May Disappear

Insurance companies are getting walloped by climate change resulting in many non-renewals and the potential for a crash in property values.

ByErik ShermanSenior Contributor
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Dec 26, 2024

Setting SMART Goals For The New Year And Tips To Achieve Them

Looking to start the new year strong? This article will show you the art and science of setting SMART goals, so you can make 2025 your best year yet.

ByTiffany GrantContributor
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Dec 26, 2024

Texas A&M Is Engineering The Rise Of A New Tech Powerhouse

Texas A&M University is rapidly transforming College Station into one of the most promising up and coming tech hubs in the nation, with over $1.5 billion invested.

ByKori HaleContributor
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Dec 26, 2024

This Week In Credit Card News: CFPB Calls Out Some Illegal Card Practices

What took place this week in the credit card and payment industries

ByBill HardekopfContributor
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Dec 26, 2024

CFPB Sues Major Banks Over Zelle Fraud Response

Peer to Peer Payment Payment Service (P2P) Zelle is used by many people to quickly and conveniently send money electronically from their credit card or bank account.

BySteve WeismanContributor
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Dec 26, 2024

Here The Most Expensive ZIP Codes In Alaska, Per Zillow Data

Alaska is absolutely massive and contains few major cities, but some seriously expensive ZIP codes.

ByAndrew DePietroContributor
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Dec 26, 2024

ACLU Files Class Action Against Bureau Of Prisons Over First Step Act

The Federal Bureau of Prisons continues to struggle with implementation of the First Step Act. The ACLU has started a class action against the agency to change that.

ByWalter PavloContributor
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Dec 26, 2024

Student Loan Forgiveness Approvals Reach 1,062,870 People Under Key Program After Latest Biden Move

Approvals for student loan forgiveness under a popular program for public servants reached new heights last week, after the Biden administration announced a new wave o...

ByAdam S. MinskySenior Contributor
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Dec 26, 2024

7 Effective Strategies To Help You Avoid New Debt In 2025

According to the NY Fed, total household debt in the U.S. has ballooned to $17.94 trillion. Discover helpful tips and strategies to avoid accumulating new debt in 2025.

ByTrue TamplinContributor
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Dec 25, 2024

Pricing Algorithms Cost Renters $3.8 Billion In 2023 Says White House

The apartment rental industry has employed software to optimize pricing, which often means that tenants pay more than they otherwise might.

ByErik ShermanSenior Contributor
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Dec 24, 2024

FINCEN Beneficial Ownership Reporting January 13 Deadline Back On So File Now

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has dissolved the preliminary injunction in Texas Top Cop Shop Inc. v. Garland thus re-instating the January 1, 2025, deadline.

ByJay AdkissonContributor
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Dec 23, 2024

Here Are The Most Expensive ZIP Codes In Wisconsin, Zillow Data Shows

Find out what the 25 most expensive ZIP codes in Wisconsin are of 2024.

ByAndrew DePietroContributor
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Dec 23, 2024

Here’s Where To Save Money With Year-End New-Car Financing Deals

Rates as low as 0% for as long as 72 months are up for grabs, though there is a catch.

ByJim GorzelanySenior Contributor