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Some economists think you should go into debt in your twenties. here’s why

Image source: Getty Images Should we listen to this unexpected advice? Key points Most financial experts suggest limiting the amount you borrow, but some economists take the opposite approach. Some think it’s better to borrow when you’re young if you’re on the right track to making more money later. One problem with this idea is …

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Economists: A housing recession in the United States has already arrived

Economists: A housing recession in the United States has already arrived

It’s been a year of watershed moments in real estate, and not a good one. The housing market index, a closely watched industry measure that gauges the outlook for home sales, fell to 33 in November on a hundred-point scale, its lowest level in a decade, except of the first dystopian month of the pandemic. …

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Economists say rampant retail theft is worsening inflation and threatening bleeding businesses

Economists say rampant retail theft is worsening inflation and threatening bleeding businesses

The upsurge in organized retail theft will shutter storefronts and further increase costs for consumers already struggling with high inflation, economists at the Heritage Foundation have said. “If businesses can’t raise their costs to cover the cost of the flight, if they don’t make a profit, then they’re going to shut down,” said Andrew Puzder, …

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“Most economists predict a recession in 2023”: I own a rental property.  Is it the right time to take out a bank loan and renovate or should I wait?

“Most economists predict a recession in 2023”: I own a rental property. Is it the right time to take out a bank loan and renovate or should I wait?

Dear MarketWatch, Along with a sibling, I own a 40+ bedroom rental property in the Caribbean, where we do weekly rentals. It is near the city center but needs repairs and renovations. Is it a good time to go to the bank for a renovation loan? We are also open to changing our business model. …

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