Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?

Key takeaways: If you have the means, now may be a good time to buy a house. It’s a buyer’s market – there are nearly 500,000 more home sellers than buyers – but housing is still largely unaffordable. Prices keep rising: The median U.S. home sale price hit at a record $447,000 in June, marking … Read more

Why I Let My Kids Go Into Debt

Why I Let My Kids Go Into Debt

Last weekend was ye olde county fair here in Vermont and, of course, we were on the scene to cuddle cows (if you’re Kidwoods) and look askance at cows (if you’re Littlewoods). The county fair also provides a panorama of consumerism. So much to buy, so little time! Annoying, but a fantastic opportunity to practice … Read more

7 Best Reading Lights (2025): Clip-On, Rechargeable, Portable

7 Best Reading Lights (2025): Clip-On, Rechargeable, Portable

Other Reading Lights We Tested and Liked Photograph: Simon Hill Philips Hue Go Smart Portable Table Lamp for $101: My previous bedside lamp offers many of the same features as our pick above, but it can also be picked up and carried around, making it great for parents with kids who are up at night. … Read more

My Stock Report Card for Jan – Mar 2019

My Stock Report Card for Jan – Mar 2019

My Stock Report Card for Jan – Mar 2019 US Stocks SG Stocks Total Passive Income Collected Between Jan – Mar 2019 : SGD 19,392 ( 4,924 from Dividend, 14,467.38 from Structured Notes) Total Profit / Loss from Sales of Stocks between Jan – Mar 2019 : -$812 (M1) Stocks added between Jan – Mar … Read more

LoanLogics finds persistent 11.5% error rate in US mortgage files

LoanLogics finds persistent 11.5% error rate in US mortgage files

Based on its analysis of industry data and after evaluating thousands of lenders, LoanLogics estimates that inefficient systems, loan file errors and resulting delays throughout the mortgage process have translated to approximately $7.8 billion in higher costs to consumers. LoanLogics examined data for 2014, 2019 and 2024, evaluating “doc to data” discrepancies where information claimed … Read more

Fall Bucket List for Frugal People

Fall Bucket List for Frugal People

The Best Fall Bucket List Fall is nearly here! One of my favorite seasons (besides Christmas time) is Fall! I love the comfort food, the way the light changes in the evening, the crisp fall air, and warm, cozy sweaters. Along with those things, Fall is a great time to do fun, frugal activities specific … Read more

Flywheel tech startup ZOOZ secures 0M to launch its Bitcoin Reserve Strategy

Flywheel tech startup ZOOZ secures $180M to launch its Bitcoin Reserve Strategy

Key Takeaways ZOOZ Power raised $180 million to implement a Bitcoin Reserve Strategy, becoming the first company dual-listed on Nasdaq and TASE to hold Bitcoin in its treasury. The majority of the new funds will be allocated to purchasing Bitcoin, strengthening ZOOZ’s position as a treasury-focused innovator. Share this article ZOOZ Power, an Israeli startup … Read more

0K invested in REITs? Why did I buy? How was I sure?

$300K invested in REITs? Why did I buy? How was I sure?

I spend a lot of time thinking. Some say I am a thoughtful person. However, some say I think too much. We are all wired differently, right? During “Evening With AK And Friends 2025,” something that kept popping up could be explained as such. I said having money to invest with was not enough. We … Read more