As market volatility continues, Americans are shifting their views on the best long-term investments. Real estate remains the top choice for the 12th consecutive year, while gold has gained ground and stocks have lost favor, according to a new Gallup survey.The April 1–14 poll, conducted after the Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs, found 37% of U.S. adults now view real estate as the best long-term investment. Gold rose to 23%, up five points from last year. Meanwhile, stocks fell to 16%, dropping six points and reversing their 2024 gains.Gold gains,...
Rising property taxes over the past five years have exacerbated American homeowners' housing affordability struggles, with many reporting that they are now paying much more than they initially budgeted for them.According to a new survey by property tax appeal service Ownwell, 66 percent of homeowners in the U.S. say their bill is higher than they budgeted for, while three in four (74 percent) are worried about paying even more in the near future.Why It MattersBetween 2019 and 2024, property tax bills have gone up in nearly every U.S. metropolitan area,...