We have $8 million in traditional IRAs. Should we tap them to buy a house — and take the tax hit?
“We would rather pay taxes upfront than pay mortgage interest.”
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Property inheritance: How this one document can prevent family disputes later
A missing property document may seem like a minor oversight but it can leave your family entangled in lengthy legal disputes during inheritance. In many cases, the absence of proper documentation makes it difficult to establish ownership or determine how assets should be distributed upon the original owner’s death, often leading to disagreements among legal…
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Why Wall Street Trusts Some CEOs and Doubts Others With the Same Balance Sheet
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Two companies with identical numbers can get opposite reactions from the market because investors, employees and customers no longer wait for results — they judge leadership in real time based on tone, consistency and how well decisions are explained. Credibility is a compounding business asset:…
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Historic Maisonette Was Once Home to ‘First Lady of American Decorating’
Some homes come with a prestigious address. Others come with a remarkable design pedigree. And then there are a handful that offer both—such as this newly listed pre-war maisonette on New York City‘s iconic Fifth Avenue, which has a history almost as rich as the Big Apple itself. The stunning unit, which is located inside…
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Sunday Summary: Are GLP-1s Affecting Retail? Oh, You Better Believe They Are. – Commercial Observer
The real estate version of the “butterfly can flap its wings in Peking, and in Central Park you get rain instead of sunshine” goes something like this: Eli Lily introduces a GLP-1 for weight loss — the local Pizza Hut becomes a Pilates studio. At least that’s the takeaway for retailers from the barrage of…
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Bond insurance falls 18% in 1H
<img src=”https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/29765840/thumbnail” width=”100%” alt=”chart visualization” /> Processing Content The amount of bonds wrapped by insurance declined 18% year-over-year in the first six months of 2026, despite another year of record supply. The top two municipal bond insurers wrapped over $18.012 billion across 819 deals in the first half of 2026, down from $21.97 billion in…
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What is NPCI’s UPI Meta plan that has smaller payment apps concerned? | Finance News
Smaller Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps have opposed a new checkout framework proposed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), called UPI Meta (also referred to as UPI Checkout). The companies have urged NPCI to reconsider the planned rollout, warning that the feature could further enhance the dominance of PhonePe and Google Pay…
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Nearly two-thirds of FTBs use side hustles to boost deposit savings
Almost two-thirds of first-time buyers rely on side hustles to help them save for a home, according to a survey of 1,000 prospective homeowners by Mojo. The survey found that 64% of respondents had a side hustle that contributed towards their house deposit or savings. More than half said it would have taken them…
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7 Essential Tips for Designing Logos on Business Cards
When you’re designing a logo for your business card, start by ensuring it truly reflects your brand identity. Focus on clarity and legibility, so your logo stands out at a glance. Think about size and placement; a well-positioned logo can make a strong impact. Don’t forget to use a consistent color palette that aids recognition….
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The market for Old Masters is being driven by new investors
The market in Old Masters paintings has been given a new lease of life. In the first half of this year, Christie’s made $183 million from the sale of paintings created before 1850 – a 232% year-on-year increase after a long period of declining sales. That’s partly thanks to a new, younger cohort of collectors….
