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This article discusses why the values of U.S. commercial property and homes have performed differently and how lingering weakness in the real estate sector could affect the economy.
In addition to the better-known Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 stock indexes, this article provides an overview of some stock indexes that are commonly used as benchmarks.
This article explains why it may be better to use a credit card for certain transactions, as long as the bill is paid on time to avoid interest charges.
While investors typically look at the nominal return on their investments, it’s important to understand the real return in order to target financial goals.
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.
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