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Investing

How to survive the trade war with China

As tariffs are thrown by the U.S. and the Red Giant alike, here’s some pro advice for protecting your portfolio through the resulting economic uncertainty.

Budgeting

One for the money

Four single moms get personal about their money matters and ask a pro for help.

Reverse mortgages

Considering a reverse mortgage? Here’s what you need to know

While a conventional mortgage advances you funds in order to buy a house, a reverse mortgage is just the opposite: It advances you funds from the house you already own. In this era of declining pensions, increased longevity and costly long-term care, are reverse mortgages a godsend? Or are they another symptom of growing debt?

Real Estate

30-year amortizations won’t cause an economic meltdown

The Conservatives’ pre-election promise to increase the amortization period for first-time home buyers has caught fire—for the wrong reasons.

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Stocks

Why this recession may not look like the last one

The 2008 downturn saw a scary 50% stock selloff and scores of job losses. But one economist says whatever comes next will be ”massively different.”