Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation. Although mortgage rates have started to decline some in recent months, the housing market has been largely stalled as would-be…

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This article was written byFollowLong-Term Focussed In-Depth Fundamental Analysis.Former Associate at a $10 billion hedge fund, with 15 years of professional experience in equity markets. Holds a First-Class Honours degree in Financial Economics from the University of London and is a CFA Level III candidate.An avid reader and a Berkshire…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the US financial regulation myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.US regulators dumped long-standing penny limits on share trading prices and cut the fees exchanges can charge their users in new equity market rules that nonetheless ended far short of more…

You probably find lots of junk mail in your mailbox. But, if you are one of the 50 million beneficiaries with Part D prescription drug coverage, either through a stand-alone Part D drug plan or incorporated into a Medicare Advantage plan, pay attention now. Buried in that stack of mail…

After months of high interest rates, the economic tides appear to be shifting.Experts largely expect the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates during the central bank’s meeting on Wednesday, a reversal of a rate-hiking policy aimed at taming post-pandemic era inflation.For consumers, declining short-term interest rates will come as a…

If you’ve inherited a pre-tax individual retirement account since 2020, you could face a sizable tax bill without proper planning, experts say. Previously, heirs could take inherited IRA withdrawals over their lifetime, known as the “stretch IRA.”However, the Secure Act of 2019 enacted the “10-year rule,” which requires certain heirs, including…

Sam’s Club said Tuesday it will raise pay to incentivize workers to stay with the company — and not jump ship to Costco. Sam’s Club, the membership club arm of Walmart, will increase its minimum wage to $16 starting in November from $15 an hour. It will also raise wages…

This article was written byFollowAndrew Hecht is a 35-year Wall Street veteran covering commodities and precious metals. He runs the investing group The Hecht Commodity Report, one of the most comprehensive commodities services available. It covers the market movements of 20 different commodities and provides bullish, bearish and neutral calls;…

Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for freeThe stories that matter on money and politics in the race for the White HouseChevron boss Mike Wirth has blasted the Biden administration’s oil and gas policy, saying it was “undermining energy security” for US allies and threatening the country’s prosperity. Wirth, chief…