archivetag:Inflation

Oct. 25, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ETAmericans hold more of their wealth in stocks than real estate for the first time since World War 2, reflecting a possible shift in what defines the American Dream, some financial experts say.U.S. households held nearly half (48.2%) of their financial assets in equities in the three months to June, according to Federal Reserve data. That's up from the trough of 9.5% in 1982 and a record high. Comparatively, real estate lingered in the 20% range, data showed.The flip in favor of U.S. equities underscores...

Updated July 28, 2026, 2:23 p.m. ETBuying a home is a huge milestone people save up most of their lives for, but it's very different from owning a home, according to a survey.Nearly 2 in 3 homebuyers said homeownership has been more expensive than expected, according to business software Jobber's survey of 800 adults who purchased a home in the past two years. Of those, only 44% budgeted for ongoing maintenance, the data showed.Buyers are so focused on homeownership that most budget for the purchase, not the full cost of...