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Laws today protect borrowers from discriminatory lending practices, but that wasn’t always the case. For decades U.S. banks denied mortgages to Black families—and those belonging to other racial and ethnic minority groups—who lived in certain areas “redlined” by a federal government agency called the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation (HOLC). Key Takeaways Lending discrimination occurs when

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSEARCA: WMT) offers two types of credit cards: the Capital One Walmart Rewards Mastercard and the Walmart Rewards Card. While the Capital One Walmart Rewards Mastercard can be used at any retailer that accepts Capital One, the Walmart Rewards Card is only accepted at Walmart and Sam’s Club stores, including their associated

IKEA is a Swedish multinational company that was founded in 1943 by 17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad. It is one of the world’s largest privately-held companies and has been the world’s largest furniture retailer since 2008. The majority of IKEA outlets are controlled by the holding company INGKA Holding, which is owned by the Stichting INGKA Foundation. The

If you’re headed to Miami for business, or you’re just on a mission to worship the sun at some of the most famous beaches in the United States, you’re going to need cash. With over 100 foreign consulates and foreign trade offices, Miami’s status as a tourist city with a high international population means you’ll spot far

Asset allocation mutual funds have gained popularity among investors as these pooled investments offer a simple way to access multiple asset classes within a single, professionally managed fund. A wide array of asset allocation funds exist, ranging from ultra-conservative to highly aggressive, and each can be used as a single holding or partial allocation for

In this article IEP Keith Meister, founder and chief investment officer at Corvex Management LP. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Company: MDU Resources Group Inc. (MDU) MDU Resources is a regulated energy delivery and construction materials and services business. The company is organized into the following four business segments: (i) utilities: electric and natural gas distribution,

The goal of market segmentation—the process of dividing a target market into smaller, defined subgroups of customers with shared characteristics—is to identify the subgroups with the highest potential for profit or growth. Segmentation is a crucial part of any effective marketing campaign, but insights from segment analysis are also widely used to identify niche opportunities

There was a time years ago when the only people able to trade actively in the stock market were those working for large financial institutions, brokerages, and trading houses. The arrival of online trading, along with instantaneous dissemination of news, have leveled the playing—or should we say trading—field. The easy-to-use trading apps and 0% commissions

Deferred revenue is payment received from a customer before a product or service has been delivered; however, the payment is not yet counted as revenue. Deferred revenue, which is also referred to as unearned revenue, is listed as a liability on the balance sheet because, under accrual accounting, the revenue recognition process has not been completed.  Key Takeaways Deferred

The sports betting industry rakes in hundreds of millions of dollars each year, thanks to a loophole in the law against gambling. While there are several different fantasy sports sites out there, two startups have capitalized on the growing number of sports fans looking for a quick and easy way to get involved with fantasy

Amid mounting healthcare expenses, policymakers often face legislative proposals to save on healthcare costs, as they are with the proposed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Historically, these recommendations have ranged from targeted and incremental measures to major restructuring such as to a single-payer system, or a “Medicare for all.” In the most recent proposed federal

Revenue generated from drug production by U.S. pharmaceutical companies both domestically and abroad is growing substantially, in part because of repetitive price increases. Drug companies pricing is relatively unregulated and they can often raise drug prices beyond inflation rates. This allows the drug companies to increase their revenues continually, even if the demand for one

Retirement planning at any age can be challenging. Still, there are certain steps to take when you’re in your mid-60s and beyond to make sure you’re ready for those golden years. Key Takeaways Many people choose to continue working past retirement age for extra income or to stay engaged. If you were born in 1960

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to produce new challenges for world economies and healthcare systems, easy access to the information you need to make educated decisions is more important than ever. To answer your timely questions, Investopedia and Verywell, a leading health and wellness publisher, are hosting a free, virtual conference for our readers on

Austerity, a word that characterizes severity or sternness, is used in economics to refer to austerity measures. These are economic policies implemented by a government to reduce public-sector debt, by significantly curtailing government spending, particularly when a nation is in jeopardy of defaulting on its bonds. Key Takeaways Austerity measures refer to economic policies implemented

Virtually everyone has suffered a loss at one time or another from either a casualty disturbance of some sort, which can be covered by casualty insurance, or outright theft. Tornadoes, earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters cost both taxpayers and insurance companies billions of dollars in losses each year. Thefts—particularly car theft and burglaries

Rates on 30-year mortgages marked time Thursday, holding steady after more than a week of rising and falling in big movements. Rate changes were mixed across other loan types. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages After taking a wild ride over the last eight days, rates on 30-year mortgages paused Thursday, holding at 5.42%. The volatile

Having a baby can be an exciting time, but it can also carry significant expenses, depending on what kind of insurance coverage or assistance you have. Many pregnant people can find support through Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which is an income program for low-income people with disabilities, and Medicaid, which is an insurance program for

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a financing method that more Americans are using to make discretionary purchases, especially online ones. In fact, at least 39% of consumers have tried this option, also known as a point of sale installment loan, at least once, according to a 2021 survey from The Strawhecker Group. One of

You found the perfect car, priced well below what you expected. Before sealing the deal, you look up the car’s information and to your surprise find that the car has a branded title. What does that mean, and is this a deal killer? A branded title indicates that the car had extensive damage, issues with