Arnold Tucker3 min read
A government shutdown could push mortgage rates lower or higher, and the missing economic data makes forecasting even harder. Here is what actually drives the swings and what buyers should…
George Price4 min read
Five stocks turned modest investments into fortunes during Trump's first term, led by a solar tech company that returned nearly 10,700%. Here's what drove those extraordinary gains.
Tommy Spencer3 min read
Mortgage rates have jumped 30 basis points since late February as the Iran conflict rattles oil and bond markets. Here's what's driving the move and what buyers should do next.
Tommy Spencer7 min read
June brought a small improvement in home affordability as mortgage rates and home prices dipped, but income fell too. Here's what the numbers really show and what they leave out.
George Price1 min read
BRICS ETFs promise a shortcut into fast growing economies like China and India, but the ride can be bumpy. Here is what to weigh before adding one to your portfolio.
George Price4 min read
Duration alone can badly misjudge how much a bond's price will move when rates swing sharply. Here's how the convexity adjustment formula corrects that estimate, with a worked example.
Tommy Spencer6 min read
Six stages stand between a house hunt and a signed deed. Here's a skeptical, step by step breakdown of pre-approval, underwriting and closing costs, including where fees can quietly creep…
Mason Taylor4 min read
Robo-advisors promise lower fees and easier access than traditional financial advisors, but the tradeoff is less personalization. Here's how the costs, minimums, and limits actually compare.
Cody Robertson4 min read
Circle went from a scrappy peer to peer payments app to the company behind USDC, one of the biggest dollar backed stablecoins. Here's how it actually makes money.
Cody Robertson3 min read
Your margin loan availability rises and falls with your portfolio's value, and a sudden drop can trigger a margin call. Here's how brokerages calculate it and what keeps your account…