Humble, affordable homes will be at a premium as first-time homebuyers compete with downsizing baby … [+] boomers. Universal Images Group via Getty Images We have become disenchanted with “do-it-yourself” and discount brokerages, we don’t want fixer-uppers and we really don’t want very large houses that are in less than ultra prime condition. These are
An original chicken sandwich and waffle fries are arranged for a photograph at a Chick-fil-A Inc. restaurant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Luke Sharett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chick-fil-A is testing a new streamlined menu at restaurants in Arizona and Charlotte, North Carolina. Items that will no longer appear on the menu include Original Chick-n-Strips,
Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert Kaplan said he’s comfortable with where interest rates are but thinks the central bank needs to talk this year about the size of its balance sheet. In an interview Friday with CNBC’s Steve Liesman, Kaplan said economic growth is likely to grow in excess of 2% this year while inflation
It’s never too early to start teaching your kids about money. In fact, you can begin as young as 5 years old. While you don’t necessarily have to talk about math, you should have conversations and explain some of the basics. “It’s much easier to create a habit when you are younger and maintain a
Ahmad Al-Rubaye | AFP | Getty Images Oil spikes above $100 may be a thing of the past, but prices are likely to head higher as tensions mount in the Middle East, with Citi global head of commodity research Ed Morse forecasting that Brent prices will top $70 in short order. While the market digests
Ponte de Lima, Portugal THEGIFT777 | iStock Unreleased | Getty Images Didn’t save enough for retirement? One solution: Spend your golden years in a country where life is less expensive than it is in the U.S. More Americans are doing just that. The number of retirees who are collecting Social Security abroad rose 40%, to
Getty Thinking of retiring abroad in 2020? Have you seen these headlines in recent months? “Death Toll in Chile Protests Since October Rises to 27,” “Nicaragua Has a Simple Message for Protesters: Don’t,” “Thousands Flee to Shore as Australia Fires Turn Skies Blood Red,” “Hong Kong Protesters Return to Streets as New Year Begins,” “Strike
The world’s second-richest person saw his own net worth double over the past decade. Mike Cohen/Getty Images for The New York Times Topline: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, the world’s second-richest person, has yet again weighed in on the wealth tax debate, this time arguing that he and his fellow billionaires should in fact pay higher
photo: Getty If you’re like me, you’re contemplating the best ways to invest your money in 2020. After all, the stock market might not be the best option, after a 10-year bull run and global trade tensions. But, from my vantage point as a real estate startup founder, there are real estate trends that are
CNBC’s Jim Cramer breaks down a menu of complex terms that are used in trading stocks. The “Mad Money” host explains how investors must consider the business cycle when finding the opportune time to buy or sell an equity. He explains to viewers how simple math can help determine when a stock is undervalued or