Real Estate in 2026: Is It Finally a Buyer’s Market?
James Whitfield — Markets Correspondent For the first time since the pandemic-era frenzy, American homebuyers are breathing a little easier. Mortgage rates have dipped below...
Investment Portfolio: Take a Hard Look
James Whitfield — Markets Correspondent As December rolls in, you’re probably eyeing that year-end financial review you penciled onto your calendar. Don’t be fooled into...
Best Short Term Investments
James Whitfield — Markets Correspondent 8 Best Short-Term Investments for 2026 If you’ve set your sights on investing for the near future, there’s good news:...
How to Begin Investing in 2026: A Clear, Human Guide for Beginners
James Whitfield — Markets Correspondent Before you leap into the world of investing, take a breath and build a strong financial base. There’s no sense...
Core Stocks Every Investor Should Own
James Whitfield — Markets Correspondent If you spend any time talking with investors about how to assemble a sturdy portfolio, you’ll quickly bump into this...
Is the Market Teetering on a Bubble?
James Whitfield — Markets Correspondent There’s hardly a moment’s peace for anyone following the markets these days. Between relentless corporate earnings reports, a steady drumbeat...
Year-End Market Review: Lessons from a Turbulent 2025
James Whitfield — Markets Correspondent There are years that flicker by with barely a ripple in the stock market’s waters. Then there are years like...
Best Long Term Investments
James Whitfield — Markets Correspondent Top 10 Long-Term Investment Options for 2026 By James F. Royal, Ph.D., Investing & Wealth Management Expert, alongside Andrea Coombes,...