Mortgage demand rises amid MBS volatility
Mortgage rates fell last week, spurring an increase in demand. But a volatile secondary market is causing challenges.
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What Are Asian Options and How Are They Priced?
Asian options (also known as average strike options or average options) are a type of exotic option that is priced according to the average price of the underlying commodity, as opposed to the spot price. Read on for how theyâre priced, how they work, pros and cons, and more. What Is an Asian Option? Asian […]
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Northwestern Mutual Announces Executive Leadership Changes
John Grogan to retire after 31 distinguished years of service, Kamilah Williams-Kemp to succeed as Chief Insurance Officer effective July 1, 2023 MILWAUKEE, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Northwestern Mutual Chairman, President and CEO John Schlifske today announced senior leadership changes that position the company for long-term success by providing growth and development opportunities for … [Read more…]
401(k) Catch-Up Contributions: What Are They & How Do They Work?
Retirement savers age 50 and older get to put extra tax-advantaged money into their 401(k) accounts beyond the standard annual contribution limits. Those additional savings are known as âcatch-up contributions.â If you have a 401(k) at work, taking advantage of catch-up contributions is key to making the most of your plan, especially as retirement approaches. […]
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Home listing trends point to slow start to spring buying season
Limited availability of for-sale homes to start 2023 has created concerns among aspiring home buyers as spring begins, according to two new housing research reports. A little under 830,000 properties were on the market at some point in February, economists at Zillow said in its monthly housing report. The number is the second lowest figure … [Read more…]
How to Invest $200,000 and Generate a Solid Return
When at the point of wondering how to invest $200,000, that’s definitely a good sign. After all, having this amount to invest means youâre on the fast path to building long-term wealth. This is especially true if you can invest $200,000 and leave it alone for a decade or two, giving compound interest plenty of […]
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A Guide to Tech IPOs
Tech IPOs involve a technology company going public, and making its stock available for purchase on the open market by any interested investor. Given the tech sectorâs incredible growth over the past couple of decades, tech IPOs tend to garner a lot of attention from investors, who may feel that theyâre investing in the next […]
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New to Gathering of Eagles? Here’s what you need to know
Gathering of Eagles is the must-attend event of 2023 for real estate presidents, senior leaders, and broker-owners.
Smart Money: Are CDs Worth It, and Managing a Life-Changing Windfall
In this episode of the podcast, the hosts discuss whether CDs are a good option and then talk with a listener about how to manage a financial windfall.
Guide to Aave Crypto
Aave is a cryptocurrency platform that gives users and participants the ability to borrow and lend crypto without a middleman. In effect, itâs a sort of lending system in the crypto space that letâs users lend and borrow, and earn interest as a result. The platform also has its own crypto tokens, and is a […]
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