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A white paper by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas concludes that the record number of illegal immigrants during the Biden administration had a big impact on housing prices, rents, and employment growth. The Federal Reserve Bank says its working papers are preliminary drafts and that the views expressed are those of the authors and…

Key Points Some high-profile dividend ETFs have delivered gains of more than 400% over the past 15 years. There’s no consistent strategy here: some rely on dividend growth, others on high yield, and a few use a combination of the two. The recent environment has favored tech and growth stocks. But long-term performance shows that…

Small-cap mutual funds have staged a strong comeback, with several schemes delivering robust gains over the past month as investor sentiment improved. While recent returns have been encouraging, long-term data shows disciplined SIP investors continue to be the biggest winners in the category. Small-cap mutual funds have regained momentum over the past month, with several…

A major Social Security change has already delivered billions of dollars to retirees, but many eligible Americans still may not realize they qualify. Teachers, firefighters, police officers, federal employees, and surviving spouses are among those who could see larger monthly benefits or even retroactive payments because of a law that took effect in 2025. That’s…

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Two proposed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) aim to give investors exposure to the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 while excluding companies founded, controlled or led by Elon Musk. ‘Ex-Elon’ ETFs Target Tesla, SpaceX Subversive Markets Lab LLC filed with the…

When Warren Buffett comments on what’s happening in the market, investors pay very close attention. That’s because the billionaire led Berkshire Hathaway to six decades of market-beating performance. So investors have confidence in Buffett’s reading of the market. The top investor is no longer the chief executive of the holding company — he handed the…

© MargJohnsonVA / Shutterstock.com If you count on Social Security to pay your bills in retirement, then you know that there’s perhaps nothing more important than your annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. Those annual raises are what help your benefits keep up with inflation. Earlier this year, Social Security benefits received a somewhat stingy 2.8%…

Quick Read Replicating the maximum $5,108 monthly Social Security benefit through private investments requires between $1.35 million and $3.71 million, depending on the vehicle used. Unlike private portfolios, Social Security’s maximum benefit is inflation-adjusted annually, making its true capital equivalent even harder to match. With the personal savings rate at just 3.9% in early 2026,…

1. What are the best AI healthcare stocks to watch in 2026? Intuitive Surgical, Tempus AI and GE HealthCare are among the key AI healthcare stocks to watch. They offer exposure to robotic surgery, precision medicine, medical imaging and hospital automation. 2. Why is Intuitive Surgical considered an AI healthcare stock? Intuitive Surgical is linked…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) can reduce retirement benefits if you claim early or earn too much income while collecting benefits before your full retirement age. For You: 11 Unusual Ways to Make Extra Money (That Actually Work) Up Next: 8 Clever Ways Retirees Are Earning Up to $1K Per Month From Home But once you retire, can the…