One of the reasons the current housing market is so frustrating for homebuyers is how quickly things have changed. For years, housing prices were reasonable (in most places) while mortgage rates were low. Housing was affordable for most buyers. It’s not anymore. I updated the growth of housing prices and disposable income going back to…
Ben Carlson
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Why housing and transportation are by far your most important expenses.
17 Thoughts About Money
Some random thoughts about saving, spending and finding financial contentment.
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Millennials and Gem Z have more money than you think.
This is the Best U.S. Economy Since the 1990s
Allow me some 1990s nostalgia.
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A short history of dividends on the U.S. stock market and what it means for retirement planning.
Respect the Accomplishments, Don’t Envy the Person
Some stories about Thomas Edison, Micheael Ovitz and Michael Crichton.
New All-Time Highs After a Bear Market
What happens to the stock market following new all-time highs after a bear market?
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Are older Americans more prepared for retirement than people think?
What is the Historical Rate of Return on Housing?
Comparing returns on stocks, bonds, cash and gold to the U.S. housing market.
