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Starwood Property Trust's 9.5% yield attracts income investors, despite office exposure risks and tight dividend coverage.

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Investing in real estate can help you build wealth and achieve financial freedom. Before you take the plunge, it’s essential ...

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There's a solid mathematical argument in favor of investing instead of paying down a mortgage. Over the long term, an S&P 500 index fund has historically produced 10% annualized returns over long ...

If you're looking to maximize returns and get the greatest yield, the most beneficial CD term for you right now is likely a ...

In the unique interest rate climate of June 2025, however, there's a compelling case to be made for locking in a home equity loan rate now. Below, we'll list three reasons why this makes sense for ...

"With a 6.86 percent interest rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage, a homebuyer would have a monthly payment of $2,980," Sturtevant said. "A year ago, ...

A solid jobs report for May has reinforced the Federal Reserve’s stance that it can take its time before restarting interest rate cuts, an approach that drew renewed ire from President Trump on ...

Global X SuperDividend offers a high 10.7% yield and an attractive valuation, but weak earnings growth and a concentrated value style limit its appeal. Learn more on SDIV ETF here.

Euro zone inflation fell below the 2% ECB target rate in May, hitting a cooler-than-expected 1.9% according to preliminary data published earlier this week.. The ECB on Thursday also released its ...