Clark Kendall, a Rockville-based certified financial planner, tells WTOP that the key to becoming a “middle-class millionaire” is to save money that you typically would spend without much thought. This article is part of WTOP’s monthlong series, “Money Matters,” where we explore tips for saving, budgeting and making your money work for you. Check for
A new AI-powered property search tool that uses big data to enable faster, more accurate and tailored searches for home buyers has been launched. Realyse COO Irakli Menabde (main image) whose company is behind the launch, says the platform, which is already used by big developers and financial services companies, has now been made available
Rarer still when it’s just ten minutes from Bury town centre. It is little wonder why Roxanne and Myles Davies had a heavy heart when they decided to put their huge, detached, double-fronted 1897 Victorian villa up for sale. “It was meant to be our ‘forever’ home when we moved in nine years ago,” said
Index funds can be an excellent way to build an investment portfolio that isn’t too dependent on the success of any particular stock or bond. But not all index funds are in the “safe” category. In this article, we’ll dive into nine top index funds that should hold up well during turbulent times while still
When selling your home, it’s crucial to get as much as you can for it. As an award-winning home stager, I’ve seen firsthand how strategic staging can dramatically impact a home’s appeal and sale price. And this doesn’t necessarily mean spending thousands or even hundreds of pounds decorating and renovating. It can be achieved with
UK construction experts have given a mixed reaction to Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs, with some warning investors might pause funding for big schemes and others suggesting it could lead to lower material prices. The US president announced a raft of worldwide tariffs on Wednesday, including a baseline 10% tax on all imports into the country
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. British banks do not like talking about commercial property. Offices, retail and industrial buildings left them with big losses during the financial crisis. Actions speak louder than words, however, and lenders have been quietly flocking
A Melbourne couple’s ambitious renovation has added a whopping $5.1million in value to their home, transforming it from a humble bushland retreat to a jaw-dropping modern masterpiece. Jasmine Saba and her partner Michael stumbled upon a sprawling 1980s compound near Torquay, Victoria in a ‘strike of luck’ in 2016 – and they could instantly see
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM, Financials) reported a 9% year-over-year increase in net income to $14.6 billion for the first quarter of 2025, or $5.07 per diluted share, according to a statement from the company on Friday. Revenue rose 8% to $46 billion. The New York-based bank said the results were supported by strength across
A slimy young entrepreneur ruined a quiet street by turning an Airbnb he ran into an illegal nightclub – then played dumb when grilled about it by lawmakers. Daniel Soraci bought the sprawling house in Vista, California, near San Diego, with his father Antonio Soraci and began renting it out early last year. Advertised as ‘The Fun House’, it lived