Real Estate
Learn how real estate investing can diversify portfolio risk and enhance portfolio performance, along with the latest news and developments in this most popular alternative investment.
China Growth Slowest in Almost Three Years
By Marlene Y. SatterChina's economy is still slowing, hitting its lowest growth rate in almost three years, with the first-quarter rate prompting fears that additional government intervention might be necessary to halt its downward slide.
April 02, 2012
5 Important Steps to Update Estate PlansEstate plans are valid at the time they are signed, but sometimes years or decades pass before they come into play and circumstances change.
March 31, 2012
What is your greatest fear?You have to have a plan to get to the finish line. Ive been fortunate. Before I retired I worked as a motivational speaker. I made money and I saved it.
March 26, 2012
Few U.S. Cities Prepared for Aging Baby BoomersAs the boomer population swells, communities are cutting services that could aid them.
March 19, 2012
Mets Settle Madoff Case for $162 millionThe controversy over the Mets owners' involvement with Bernie Madoff came to a swift end on Monday as a $162 million settlement was reached just before trial.
March 19, 2012
Cohen & Steers Expands With Inflation-Sensitive Hard Assets FundAlong with its investment expertise in REITs, the new fund features gold, commodities and natural resources, along with short-term currency instruments, designed to "overcome the corrosive effects of inflation."
March 13, 2012
15 Banks Passed Stress Tests; Citi, 3 More FailAll but four of 19 major U.S. banks got a green light Tuesday from the Federal Reserve to boost their dividends and take other steps that will make their stocks more attractive to investors.
February 27, 2012
MetLife Originates More Than $11 Billion in Commercial Mortgages in 2011MetLife reaches its highest-ever commercial mortgage volume in 2011, by way of numerous $200M+ transactions and by increasing lending in the U.S., UK and Mexico.