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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. To rent or buy a home is a significant decision. It ...

Just a few months into the year, the economy faces a season of uncertainty highlighted by big drops in the stock market, a continued pause on interest rates and an inflation rate that fell in February ...

According to a 2024 report from the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program, “Renters possess less than 3 percent of the wealth of homeowners, with a median net worth of $10,400 compared to ...

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A short dive into the debate over whether there’s a “right age” to buy a house — and why many experts argue it’s never too ...

Being a buyer and seller can be tricky, but there are several strategies to help you get it done. Carrie Pallardy has more than nine years of experience writing about a range of topics, including ...