Home prices rose 2.4 times faster than inflation since 1960s, study finds. What that means for homebuyers

[ad_1] Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images While inflation is 10 times higher now than 60 years ago, home prices are 24 times more expensive, a new study found. If home prices increased at the same rate as inflation since 1963, the median price of a typical house in the U.S. would be $177,511, according … Read more

This is the easiest way for newbies to start investing, financial experts say

[ad_1] Kate_sept2004 | E+ | Getty Images Investing can seem overly complicated, and that complexity may paralyze Americans into doing nothing. But investing — and doing so smartly — doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, getting started can be relatively easy, according to financial experts. “You don’t need to be a rocket scientist. Investing … Read more