Forget the Data. Listen to the Workers. If you’re a young adult trying to start your career right now, you’re facing one of the toughest job markets in years. On paper, government data claims the U.S. unemployment rate is low. But anyone paying attention to the real economy knows that’s not the full story. Behind...
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The Most Dangerous Money Lie Wall Street Sells You
October 7, 20250
There is a money lie that keeps people broke. You have heard it from well-dressed advisors, glossy brochures, and even family members who mean well. The lie is simple: “Hand your money to smarter people and they will take care of it.” It sounds comforting. It also keeps you from ever learning how money really...
Why New Construction Is Outperforming Fixer-Uppers
October 3, 20250
For decades, the “ugly house” strategy was the go-to move for real estate investors. Buy cheap, renovate, and force appreciation. But in today’s market, the numbers don’t pencil how they used to. Renovation costs have skyrocketed. Contractors are in short supply. And the so-called distressed property discount is slimmer than ever. Many investors who cling...
Dead Money vs. Living Money Millions of Americans are sitting on record amounts of home equity right now. The problem? Equity looks great on paper, but by itself it does not pay the bills. That is why I call it dead money. The good news is that there are safe, strategic ways to put that...
Why Americans Feel Poor in a “Strong” Economy
October 1, 20250
On paper, the U.S. economy looks strong. Unemployment is low, inflation has cooled from its 2022 peak, and GDP continues to expand. But if you ask the average American how they feel, the answer is very different. Consumer sentiment today is nearly as pessimistic as it was during the 2008 financial crisis or the stagflation...
Google Data May Be Signaling a Foreclosure Tipping Point
September 30, 20250
Foreclosure Fears Grow as Google Searches for Mortgage Help When you’ve been through as many market cycles as I have, you learn to pay attention to the quiet signals before the headlines hit. And right now, one of those early signals is starting to make noise. Google Trends recently showed a sharp increase in searches...
2025 Feels Like 1969: Will We Repeat the 1970s Economy?
September 26, 20250
Are We Heading for a 1970s-Style Economy? When you’ve been investing as long as I have, you start to see patterns. Right now, I feel like I’m standing in a stadium, watching the warm-up before the big game, and it feels an awful lot like the late 1960s. Back then, the U.S. economy was running...
Central Banks Are Loading Up on Gold, What it Means for You
September 16, 20250
Gold’s Big Moment: Why Central Banks Are Buying It Gold is back in the headlines, and for good reason. After nearly a decade of quiet accumulation, central banks around the world are loading up on gold at a record pace, and prices are hovering near all-time highs. If you’ve been watching this market, you might...
Global Competition: The Trend No One Is Talking About
September 15, 20250
H-1B Homebuyers Are Changing Your Market When we talk about what’s driving U.S. housing prices, most people think of mortgage rates, construction shortages, or Wall Street buying houses. But there’s another factor that rarely makes the headlines: H-1B visa holders and other foreign workers. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, Indian nationals, many of...
The $12 Trillion Climate Risk Every Investor Needs to Know
September 12, 20250
The $12 Trillion Risk Facing Real Estate Location has always been the cornerstone of real estate investing, but in 2025, location also means climate risk. According to new data, over $12 trillion worth of U.S. property is at risk from extreme weather events like floods, hurricanes, and wildfires. In Texas alone, the figure exceeds $1.1...
