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Retirees are stockpiling these 3 defensive dividend giants

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Retirees are stockpiling these 3 defensive dividend giants

24/7 Wall St. At the very top of any retiree’s defensive dividend list should be the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF because of its high returns and consistent payouts. The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF adds another layer of protection, especially if an AI bubble crashes the market. The SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (ticker: … Read more

How record-high national debt is affecting mortgage rates and the housing market

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How record-high national debt is affecting mortgage rates and the housing market

The current government shutdown is disrupting the economy in a number of ways. Among the most notable: the nation’s debt is growing. The Treasury Department said Thursday that the national debt has topped $38 trillion, a record level of federal indebtedness. While this may seem like an issue in your everyday life, it can affect … Read more