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Dear Quentin, After finishing graduate school, my wife and I decided to pay off all our debt before buying a home, or anything for that matter. We have been cheaply renting for the last three years, and living as if I were still a very poor graduate student. During this …

Investing in U.S. stocks had few bigger fans than the late, great Jack Bogle. “If you hold the stock market, you will grow with America,” the legendary Vanguard founder told CNBC in 2018, less than a year before his death. He famously suggested keeping things simple. Invest through low-cost index funds (such …

Choosing a house is a big decision and it can be difficult. After all, there are many different options on the market. You’ll need to consider the budget you have available and the area you want to live in, your future plans, and many other factors. In short, it can …

Everyone would like to invest in real estate. Yet, not everyone can afford to. Of course, the first step to attaining this goal is to spend wisely and save money over time. But, the fact is that real estate investments can’t wait. The right time to get started is now. …

IRAs can invest in gold and other precious metals in several different ways — each way has advantages and disadvantages. Photo by David Gray/AFP via Getty Images The stock market is at levels that might be considered frothy, especially in these uncertain times. Some IRA owners and investors may be …

Does the safety of your home matter to you? Do you have an installed fence that sheaths around your yard? What do you feel about the empty hole which ruins the fence’s purpose? The answer to all these questions is the driveway gate. The driveway gate can help give you …

Women tend to perform better as mutual-fund managers than men. iStockphoto You probably agree that having varied viewpoints can help money managers and corporate boards of directors make better decisions. But you may be fascinated to see that the numbers back this idea up and point to opportunities to improve …

Can you honestly say your conservatory lived up to the expectations? As you look back to the moment you were first showed interest, there were so many ideas floating around for ways in which you could use this extra space. Your conservatory is a lovely addition to your home but …

Welcome to the weekend! The S&P 500 SPX, +0.34% ended the week at a record (after setting its first record close in six months earlier in the week) — a 52% surge from the low of that fast and brutal COVID-19-related mid-March plunge. The Nasdaq Composite COMP, +0.41% notched its …