If you’ve read this blog for any length of time, you know I’m a HUGE fan of wood counters, or butcher block as it’s often called. I’ve used them in both of our houses in a number of rooms over the years. One of the most common questions I get …
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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 …
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In recognition of Black History Month, we wanted to take a moment to discuss black homeownership in the USA. While black Americans are central to America’s story, African-Americans are less likely than other racial groups to own homes. Few things lift communities more than homeownership. Owning homes creates wealth, brings …
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Creating something with your own two hands is always special, whether it’s structural, functional or enhances your home decor. These concrete DIY projects are fast, easy and affordable to tackle. A leaning fence has structural issues, but they’re easily solved with a bag of Quikrete Fast-Setting Concrete. 1. Leaning Fence …
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A big test for contrarian analysis is brewing in the gold pits. That’s because bullishness among gold market timers has rarely been higher than it is today. Since 2000, which is when I began tracking the average recommended exposure level among such timers, optimism about gold was higher on just …
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Everyone wants to be successful in life, and one of the symbols of success is the number of assets accrued. After creating your wealth, the next thing you should learn is how to protect it. Remember, no one is invincible since anybody can lose their property through various risky incidents. …
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The House on Friday debated a $ 2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package to help the U.S. economy cope with the pandemic, and while the chamber is expected to pass the massive bill it may be through a slower voting process because of a Republican congressman’s objections. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi …
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President Donald Trump on Monday blamed Saudi Arabia and Russia’s dispute over oil prices, plus what he called “fake news,” for steep stock-market losses, as he was set to be briefed on policy options for responding to the coronavirus. The main U.S. stock indexes DJIA, -4.82% SPX, -4.75% COMP, -4.36% …
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