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3 ways for the average person to invest in gold

With the election fast approaching and in Federal Reserve policy looming, markets are uncertain. And that means it’s more important than ever to diversify your investments. Gold can be a particularly smart option for this purpose, as it’s long been considered a safe-haven asset, protecting your wealth during times of high inflation or market volatility. In today’s climate, it’s also …

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When will mortgage interest rates fall in September? 3 dates to watch

Homebuyers waiting for mortgage interest rates to fall – and homeowners looking to refinance from their currently high rates – may not have to wait much longer. With a cooling inflation rate and a rise in unemployment, a cut to the federal funds rate now appears imminent when the Federal Reserve meets again in September. And some lenders aren’t even …

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Why you should buy a home this September

For much of the last two years, the answer to the question: “Is now a good time to buy a home?” has been a resounding “no.” With inflation hitting its highest point in 40 years and mortgage interest rates more than doubling (rising to their highest level since 2000), it wasn’t a good time to enter the mortgage market. And …

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Will 1-ounce gold bars be worth investing in this September?

Over the last few months, investor attention has been largely focused on one asset in particular: gold. While the precious metal has always had an allure for investors, this renewed attention is due, in large part, to gold’s remarkable price journey so far in 2024. While gold is typically considered a long-term investment, the precious metal has recently bucked that …

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How to make money with a gold investment now

Gold investing is often considered a smart way to hedge against inflation and diversify your portfolio. But, in 2024, with the price seemingly on an endless upward trajectory, investors may be able to make quick income with the metal as well. To do so, they’ll need to take a strategic approach to the investment by making some select moves right …

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How much would a $350,000 mortgage cost per month?

For most people, the mortgage rate they’re offered plays a significant role in whether or not it makes sense to buy a home. After all, the lower your mortgage rate, the more affordable your monthly payments generally are — and the less you pay in total interest over the life of the loan. So, waiting for even a slight drop …

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How to make money with a CD this fall

Thanks to inflation and a higher federal funds rate, certificate of deposit (CD) interest rates have increased exponentially in recent years. CD interest rates barely broke 1% a few years ago. By comparison, today’s average 12-month CD rate, as of August 22 2024, is 1.80%. And many of the best 12-month CDs have rates over 5% right now. However, now …

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Why you should open a long-term CD before the July Fed meeting

A certificate of deposit (CD) is typically a smart way to grow and safeguard your money, regardless of the economic climate in which you open it. But, in recent years, these sorts of accounts have seen their benefits surge thanks to inflation and an elevated interest rate climate, causing returns on CDs to grow exponentially. In recent years, savers haven’t …

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2022 model Jeep and Ram vehicles under investigation by feds after multiple safety complaints

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that some Ram pickup trucks and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs can lose power, shift into park and apply the emergency brake. The probe announced Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers about 150,000 vehicles made by Stellantis from the 2022 model year. All have the company’s 5.7-liter Hemi e-Torque mild hybrid system …

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Delta cancels hundreds more flights as fallout from CrowdStrike outage persists

Delta Air Lines canceled flights for a third straight day Monday as it struggles to recover from a global software outage that took down Microsoft systems around the world. The outage, related to a faulty update fromcybersecurity company CrowdStrike, also hindered operations at shipping and logistics companies, retailers and banks. Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a public letter Sunday …

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