Administration
How to Open and Set Up a Self-Directed IRA
While most individual retirement plans focus on stocks and bonds, self-directed IRAs allow you to invest in a broader range of assets, from petting zoos and laser tag arenas to residential real estate and silver bars. This account type allows ⦠Continue reading â
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1045: Helping First-Time Homebuyers in a Sellerâs Market With Emily Kaczmarek
Things are tough out there for first-time homebuyers, and they need competent, compassionate Realtors to help them through the process. Todayâs guest, 30 Under 30 Honoree Emily Kaczmarek, knows this better than most; sheâs been helping buyers close deals through one of the hottest sellerâs markets in recent history. Tune in and find out how to generate motivated buyer leads, what to look for in a lender, and why itâs so important to educate buyers before showing homes.
Bank crisis puts money market funds back in the spotlight
The Federal Reserve’s overnight repo facility has been utilized by money market funds to a large extent, and may be contributing to dramatic outflows of deposits from banks since the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank last month.Bloomberg News Deposit flows after a pair of high-profile bank failures last month have renewed a … [Read more…]
What Is Regulation E?
If you have a bank account, there are certain federal rules in place that are designed to protect your money. Regulation E is one of the most important. This federal regulation governs electronic fund transfers between bank accounts. If your ⦠Continue reading â
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HUD announces relief for Arkansas homeowners impacted by tornadoes
On Wednesday, HUD announced relief for Arkansas homeowners who were impacted by tornadoes that ripped through the state at the end of March.
9 Social Security Terms Everyone Should Know
How many of these key Social Security concepts do you know?
Government mortgage loan demand drops as affordability issues loom
Overall, mortgage loan applications declined 4.1% last week on a seasonally adjusted basis, down from one week earlier, according to the MBA.
Social Security to Run Dry in 2034
Recently, the Social Security Administration announced that its cash reserves will run out in 2034, a year earlier than earlier projected. When this happens, the agency will continue to pay benefits based on its ongoing tax revenue. This will require ⦠Continue reading â
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This Move Lets You Insure $1.5 Million or More at a Single Bank
Following the recent bank collapses thereâs good reason to be concerned about how much of your money is and isnât insured. The bad news: Just because an account is held by a bank doesnât automatically mean itâs insured. The good ⦠Continue reading â
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