Author: Jordan

I spent part of last week trying to explain to somebody why a buffet can often be so disappointing. There’s always a moment when you arrive at a buffet and convince yourself that the possibilities are endless. Then you lift a few lids and discover that most of the options are variations of the same thing. Property can be a bit like that. We spend a lot of time talking about the latest announcement, the latest policy change or whatever happens to be attracting attention that week. Then, after all the noise dies down, you realise the same…

© MGS / Shutterstock.com For years, rumors have been flying that Social Security is at risk of going bankrupt and stopping benefits altogether. But that’s just a giant myth. Social Security can’t go bankrupt because it gets funding from payroll taxes. So as long as people continue to earn paychecks, Social Security can continue paying benefits. However, Social Security is facing a major funding shortfall in the coming years due to a shrinking labor force. Once the program’s trust funds run dry, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits broadly. And that could have a huge financial impact on…

The BNPL market is run by a small consortium of companies we’ve seen on our web browsers: PayPal, Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay, and a few others. Their goal, as stated at least, is to compete with credit card companies for consumer adoption and upend the “revolving line of credit” model of consumption. In other words, they want to replace the credit cards in your wallet, not work alongside them. Their traditional model is four-part installments over six weeks, as opposed to putting down the full price up front. If you miss those payments, that’s when you pay interest – but unlike…

With consumer sentiment, inflation expectations and bond yields all in the spotlight, many investors are looking for growth stories that are supported by more than just market hype. Fast growing stocks with high insider ownership sit neatly in that space, combining upbeat analyst and management outlooks with leaders who have meaningful skin in the game. This screener filters for companies where growth potential is paired with insider conviction, which can help you focus on businesses where decision makers are highly aligned with shareholders. In this article, you will see three of the strongest candidates from that group. FSN E-Commerce Ventures…

9:30 AM, 17th July 2026, 2 days ago Landlords could face higher costs and a further squeeze on housing supply if the incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham turns to property and personal assets to fund new policies. The warning comes from David Alexander, the chief executive of DJ Alexander Scotland, who is urging Mr Burnham to proceed cautiously amid discussion of wealth taxes, changes to inheritance and capital gains tax, and National Insurance charges on landlords’ income. He said some of the measures being considered could damage the housing market, reduce household wealth and affect the supply of homes available…

I never wanted to gate-check my carry-on in the first place.On a recent Austrian Airlines flight from Valencia, Spain, to Vienna, I was asked to gate-check my carry-on bag. I’d traveled with the same bag many times before, but its dimensions slightly exceeded Austrian’s published limits, a reminder that many European airlines enforce carry-on rules more strictly than I’ve become accustomed to.It seemed like a minor inconvenience at the time. Instead, it meant spending three days of my five-night trip to Vienna for the Eurovision Song Contest without most of the clothes I’d packed.SERHII IVASHCHUK/GETTY IMAGESWhen I arrived at baggage…

Associated Wholesale Grocers has appointed Kelly Kauffman as chief financial officer, adding an executive with extensive experience across retail, financial services and consumer goods. Kauffman brings expertise in financial planning and analysis, operational finance, corporate transformation and large-scale financial systems implementation. He most recently served as senior vice president of financial planning and analysis at BJ’s Wholesale Club. In that role, Kauffman led corporate FP&A teams across multiple financial disciplines and modernized the company’s forecasting and reporting processes through the implementation of new planning systems. Those initiatives streamlined financial planning activities and helped provide business leaders with faster access to…

Alexandria Real Estate Equities recently entered into an escrow agreement with Citibank and a syndicate of lenders to lock in terms for a future Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which is expected to provide a US$5.00 billion unsecured senior revolving credit facility with an option to increase commitments by up to US$1.00 billion. This structure allows the company to secure current lender commitments and facility terms while delaying access to the new credit line until conditions are met, highlighting a focus on preserving flexibility in its long-term funding mix. We’ll now examine how securing a US$5.00 billion revolving credit facility in escrow…

Key Takeaways Americans under 35 had median bank balances of $5,400 in 2022, while those ages 35 to 44 had $7,500.Prospective home buyers will need far more saved than that, with the average U.S. down payment near $60,000 in Q3 2025.Down payment help, strategic debt payoff, and retirement funds may help boost home savings in your 30s and 40s. Get personalized, AI-powered answers built on 27+ years of trusted expertise. If you’re thinking of buying a home, one of the first things you’ll need to know is how much cash you have available for your down payment, closing costs, and…

Why are investors leaving buy-to-let for commercial property?The figures show that more and more traditional buy-to-let landlords are considering a diversifying strategy of investing in commercial property.Opinion By Tom Entwistle, Founder, LandlordZONEIs there a structural change underway in small-scale property investment, or is this just a temporary blip as the market settles down after the shocks of stricter tax and regulatory controls.For most of my working life, residential buy-to-let was the go-to entry point for anyone with a modest amount of capital to invest in property. It was accessible, with suitable properties everywhere, well understood, good tenant demand and backed…