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Fed Holds Rates Steady: What It Means for Your Portfolio in 2026

The Federal Reserve's decision to pause rate hikes has sent mixed signals across equity and bond markets. Here's how savvy investors are repositioning their portfolios.

Marcus Chen·Feb 21, 2026·8 min

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Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surpass $50 Billion: Institutional Adoption Reaches Tipping Point

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have crossed a historic milestone, signaling a fundamental shift in how institutional capital views digital assets.

Sarah Okonkwo·Feb 20, 2026·6 min

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7 Recession-Proof Dividend Stocks to Buy Before the Next Downturn

With economic uncertainty on the horizon, these high-yield dividend aristocrats offer both income and downside protection.

David Harrington·Feb 19, 2026·7 min

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Real Estate in 2026: Is Now the Right Time to Buy?

With mortgage rates finally easing and inventory slowly recovering, the housing market is at an inflection point. Here is what buyers and investors need to know.

Sarah Mitchell·Feb 20, 2026·7 min

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Gold vs. Bitcoin: Which Safe Haven Wins in 2026?

As geopolitical tensions rise and inflation remains a concern, investors are debating whether gold or Bitcoin offers better protection. The data may surprise you.

Marcus Chen·Feb 19, 2026·6 min

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America's Credit Card Debt Crisis: $1.3 Trillion and Climbing

U.S. consumer credit card debt has hit a record $1.3 trillion. Here is what it means for the economy and how households can protect themselves.

Jennifer Walsh·Feb 17, 2026·8 min

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Index Funds vs. Active Management: The 2026 Verdict

After another year of data, the evidence on passive vs. active investing has never been clearer. Here is what every investor needs to understand.

David Park·Feb 16, 2026·7 min

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AI Stocks in 2026: Bubble or Generational Opportunity?

The AI sector has delivered extraordinary returns but also extraordinary valuations. Separating hype from genuine value creation is the defining challenge for investors.

Marcus Chen·Feb 15, 2026·9 min