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In This Article This article is presented by Connect Invest. Missed the last housing cycle? You’re not alone. Pending home sales fell by 0.4% in July, continuing a three-year trend of slugging along. And it’s not likely to change anytime soon—there are 36% more sellers than buyers, the largest gap since records began in 2013.  With a buyer’s market looming and uncertainty that it will get better anytime soon, plenty of investors are parking capital, but that doesn’t mean it has to sit idle. There are investment vehicles offering predictable returns, asset-backed security, and low minimums without the friction of…

In This Article This article is presented by Baselane. Most real estate investors I know have the same problem. Their weekends disappear into spreadsheets, bank statements, and piles of receipts. Instead of relaxing, they are stuck matching expenses, reconciling rent payments, and checking multiple apps just to make sure the numbers add up. That’s why Baselane Smart caught my attention. It’s not just another banking tool; it feels like it was built in the trenches of real estate investing, where time really is money. The Problem Every Investor Knows Too Well If you’ve ever scrambled at tax time to find…

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldUS President Donald Trump has pledged in an executive order to guarantee Qatar’s security and to regard any attack on the Gulf state as a threat to the “peace and security of the US”.The move comes just three weeks after Israel launched a missile attack on Doha, which targeted Hamas’s political leaders and sent shockwaves across oil-rich Gulf nations that have traditionally looked to Washington as their security guarantor. The executive order said the US would respond to any attack…

This is how to buy rental properties on a lower salary ($50,000 or less per year) in six steps.If you think you need to be rich to buy rentals, you couldn’t be more wrong. In fact, real estate may be the best investment for those who want to go from low income to financial freedom. You can grow your portfolio faster by using loans, get cash flow that can retire you early, and even make hundreds of thousands completely tax-free.We’re going to share multiple strategies you can use on a lower income to get your first property for as little…

UK smaller companies continue to be significantly undervalued in both absolute and relative terms. In the current investment landscape, where sentiment towards UK equities remains subdued, UK small-cap companies represent a compelling and often overlooked opportunity for discerning investors. The perception that British companies are cheap is well-founded, with UK firms trading at an average of about 12.6x their profits, significantly lower than the 24.2x seen in the US. It would be fair to say that UK shares, particularly those in smaller companies, remain unloved. Because of this, many companies are seen as targets for overseas takeover. Over the past…

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) Expert Advisors (EAs) are automated trading bots that execute trades based on predefined strategies. Traders rely on them to eliminate emotional decision-making, reduce manual errors, and run strategies 24/7 across fast-moving forex and crypto markets. While free trading bots are widely available online, they often lack reliability, customization, and long-term support, leaving traders exposed to limitations and potential risks. For traders who want full control and flexibility, it’s best to hire a MetaTrader 4 EA developer through 4xPip, ensuring your strategy is built into a secure, efficient, and fully tested bot. The Role of Expert Advisors in…

The Financial Conduct Authority has said its proposed framework for targeted support will define the shape of the UK retail investment market for the next 20 to 30 years. Speaking at the PIMFA Compliance Conference on Thursday (25 September), Lucy Castledine, FCA director of consumer investments, urged advisers and providers to engage with consultations as the regulator looks to close the national advice gap. She highlighted that just 9% of consumers currently take financial advice, leaving millions without access to support at critical points in their financial lives. Around 7 million UK adults with £10,000 or more in cash savings…

Deciding whether to pay off a mortgage early—or how long to keep one—is ultimately a personal choice. In this post, I’ll share my perspective by drawing on both real-life experience and some numbers to frame the decision. In 2022, my wife and I finally paid off the mortgage on our Lake Tahoe vacation property. That single move boosted our monthly cash flow by more than $2,500. We had originally taken out a 30-year fixed mortgage in 2007, so we ended up holding it for 15 years. There was no way we were going to take the full 30 years to…

A Florida-based former registered advisor who evaded authorities for several years has pleaded guilty to defrauding the owners of advisory firms and their investor clients, as well as to fraudulently obtaining Paycheck Protection Program loans during the COVID-19 crisis.According to the Justice Department, Jared Dean Eakes, 34, of Jacksonville, Fla., pleaded guilty to wire and bank fraud and faces as much as 50 years in prison.According to Securities and Exchange Commission records, Eakes briefly worked for Merrill Lynch before owning GraySail Advisers. However, in 2022, the SEC accused Eakes of misappropriating over $2.6 million from clients of GraySail.According to the…

Changing or keeping your name is a deeply personal choice that reflects your values, identity, and life journey. In the United States, name changes are most commonly made after marriage, with women traditionally taking their partner’s surname. However, modern couples are increasingly exploring creative alternatives, from hyphenating names to maintaining separate identities entirely.  If you do decide to change your name, you’ll need to update numerous important documents and accounts in a process that will require some time, organization, and some financial investment. While there are no direct financial implications to changing your name, administrative fees and the potential for…