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We’ve all come across that property—the one with the irresistibly low price in the bad area of town. The numbers make it look like a home-run real estate deal, but are there too many red flags to ignore? We’ll show you exactly what to do when analyzing this type of rental property!Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! We’ve pulled three new questions from the BiggerPockets Forums, and first up, an investor wants to know whether or not they need an umbrella policy for their property. Tune in as Ashley and Tony share their thoughts on insurance, LLCs, and a range…

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Pamela de la Fuente writes for NerdWallet. Email: pdelafuente@nerdwallet.com. The article Quiz: The One Big, Beautiful Bill Challenge: Do You Know The 2025 Tax Changes? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

Christopher Waller, governor of the US Federal Reserve, speaks during the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, US, on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesFederal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller had a “strong interview” for the central bank chair position with President Donald Trump in which the two discussed the labor market in depth and how to jumpstart job creation, according to senior administration officials.The interview took place in the president’s residence and concluded shortly before Trump addressed the nation on the economy Wednesday night. Treasury…

Turning 65 is a milestone that brings many changes, and for most, the transition to Medicare is the most significant. You have likely heard that Medicare Supplement plans (Medigap) offer incredible peace of mind by covering the gaps left by Original Medicare, such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. It is true: these plans provide financial security and predictability.Find Medicare Plans in 3 Easy StepsLet us help you navigate your Medicare journey However, obtaining this coverage is not always automatic. Depending on when you apply, your health history can play a major role in your eligibility and costs. This process is…

Each week, in our Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on topics submitted by readers. This week she’s looking at five questions on itemized deductions claimed on Schedule A of Form 1040. (Get a free issue of The Kiplinger Tax Letter or subscribe.)1. Valuation of donated publicly traded sharesQuestion: I am planning to donate shares in a publicly traded mutual fund to charity. What is the value of my donation for claiming a charitable contribution deduction on Schedule A of my Form 1040.Joy Taylor: You would use the fair market value of the…

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Has real estate finally bottomed? Ben Miller, CEO of Fundrise (managing over $7B in real estate), says it’s so. And he’s not just talking about commercial real estate. If true, one particular type of real estate investment could do exceptionally well over the next year, but most people (even Dave!) are going in a different direction. Where could the next big real estate boom happen? We’re getting into it!To continue this prediction season, Ben joins us to walk through a few crucial economic outlooks that could greatly affect the housing market. From AI stunting hiring to inflation actually going down…

(Image credit: Getty Images)As the Great Wealth Transfer moves trillions into new hands, women’s longer life expectancy, growing financial decision-making power and dual inheritances as spouses and daughters position them to direct a significant share of philanthropic capital.Let’s explore five key trends shaping the landscape and how women can lead with clarity and confidence.Trend No. 1: Wealth is flowing toward womenMany researchers have cited the Great Wealth Transfer that’s underway from Baby Boomers to successive generations. But what isn’t often noted is that women will have more time to spend as inheritors than men, as they generally have five years…