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Real Estate

Metros with the most mortgage-burdened homeowners

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5 real estate scams fueled by AI that buyers and sellers should know

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The importance of clear agreements in shared real estate ownership

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Financial Protection

How does ring insurance work?

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Breaking down barriers to achieve the American dream: How first-time homeownership is possible

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Business & Economy

Business & Economy

Managers are fixing AI's mistakes more than anyone else, new survey finds

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Business & Economy

12 call center best practices to deliver exceptional customer service

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Business & Economy

Importers receiving almost $8,000 per entry from IEEPA refunds, survey finds

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Business & Economy

The 'Vibecession': Why some people earning over $200K still feel broke in 2026

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Business & Economy

Small business owners are strapped for capital — and sitting on $11.5 trillion in home equity

A cafe owner managing online orders from a laptop.

Real Estate

The importance of clear agreements in shared real estate ownership

Two female friends holding keys to their new co-owned home.

Breaking down barriers to achieve the American dream: How first-time homeownership is possible

A couple inspecting a new home.

Partition without conflict: How families are resolving shared property issues amicably

New business partners fill out a document form.

Why renting may now be a better financial move than buying

A small house model, house keys, and a white calculator as a concept of calculating rent.

5 real estate scams fueled by AI that buyers and sellers should know

A For Sale sign in front of a residential house.

SBA 7(a) loans explained: Benefits, eligibility, and how to apply

An SBA loan application form being filled out.

Business & Economy

China-US freight shipping rates stabilize at lower levels as December bookings slow

An aerial view of a cargo shipment terminal in China.

Personal Finance & Investing

How can I avoid capital gains tax without a 1031 exchange?

A business woman reviewing finance reports at work.

Personal Finance & Investing

Retail AI investors stay bullish on AI stocks, Motley Fool survey finds

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on November 19, 2025 in New York City.

Financial Protection

Which safety features actually lower your car insurance rate?

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How to recruit and lead staff who truly know your community

Dexter Hall, right, takes a self-portrait with formerly unhoused elders working with youth navigating homelessness.

What these 4 founders did differently to stand out in the crowded protein market

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America's house-poor metros: Where mortgage owners stretch the 30% rule

An aerial view of homes in a neighborhood in San Fransisco, California.

The 11 fastest-growing small businesses of 2026

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Personal Finance & Investing

How to reclaim financial confidence even with student debt

A stressed man reviewing credit card and utility expense documents at home.