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The OECD announced Monday that nearly 150 countries have agreed on the plan, initially crafted in 2021, to stop large global companies from shifting profits to low-tax countries, no matter where they operate in the world. The amended version excludes large U.S.-based multinational corporations from the 15% global minimum tax after negotiations between President Donald Trump’s administration and other members of the Group of Seven wealthy nations. OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann said in a statement that the agreement is a “landmark decision in international tax co-operation” and “enhances tax certainty, reduces complexity, and protects tax bases.” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott…
If you’re building a new home, adding solar panels is one of the most worthwhile decisions you can make. The upfront investment is invaluable, delivering immediate benefits and long-term savings while setting your home apart. And homebuyers value them too. According to a 2025 National Association of Realtors (NAR) study, energy-efficient features are a growing priority for buyers. Still, it’s important to plan carefully so the long-term benefits outweigh the immediate construction costs. In this Redfin article, we bring you tips from All Energy Solar to help guide your decision, whether you’re building in St. Paul, MN or Phoenix, AZ.…
“Cancer.” One word would change this mom’s life forever, requiring her to drop her career and become a full-time caregiver. But little did she know that real estate investing would bring her more time, flexibility, and freedom than she had at any W2 job. Today, she owns several rentals, including one that brings in over $6,000 in monthly cash flow!Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Jane Ng and her husband had been climbing the corporate ladder when a family medical crisis turned their lives upside down. Following her daughter’s leukemia diagnosis, battle, and long recovery, Jane knew her…
From tighter budgets to deeper AI integration, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of higher stakes for social and digital marketing. Marketing forecasts reveal where volatility is increasing, which trends still matter and why focus, trust and execution will separate what works from what doesn’t.
Rubio’s statements on TV talk shows seemed designed to temper concerns about whether the assertive American action to achieve regime change might again produce a prolonged foreign intervention or failed attempt at nation-building. They stood in contrast to Trump’s broad but vague claims that the U.S. would at least temporarily “run” the oil-rich nation, comments that suggested some sort of governing structure under which Caracas would be controlled by Washington. Rubio offered a more nuanced take, saying the U.S. would continue to enforce an oil quarantine that was already in place on sanctioned tankers before Maduro was removed from power early Saturday and use…
President Donald Trump has committed the U.S. to rebuilding Venezuela’s oil industry, the key driver in the country’s faltering economy, after the capture and arrest of dictator Nicolas Maduro by American forces. During a press briefing on Saturday, Trump said “we’re going to run” Venezuela to allow for a transition to new leadership, and didn’t shy away from putting troops there, claiming that Maduro’s vice president will take orders from the U.S. “We’re going to have this done right,” he vowed. “We’re not going to just do this with Maduro then leave like everybody else—leave and say, you know, let…
In This Article Fannie Mae just supersized a landlord’s potential income by expanding financing for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). In doing so, the government-sponsored mortgage underwriter has made it easier for everyday investors to add rentable units, boost cash flow, and tap into the land around properties they already own, thereby driving appreciation. By expanding the ways ADUs can be financed and loosening rehab lending guidelines through its HomeStyle, HomeReady, and Construction-to-Permanent renovation programs, Fannie Mae has opened the door for homeowners to become landlords and for small investors to turbo-boost revenue from their existing single-family and small multifamily buildings.…
Stock in Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin treasury company, Strategy, was up 1.22% in early trading today, giving the company a brief period of relief. The stock has declined 66% since its high last July, and this morning its “mNAV” (market-to-net asset value)—a technical gauge of whether the company is worth more or less than the Bitcoin it holds—was at 1.02. If that gauge falls below 1, then technically the company is worth less than the Bitcoin it owns. At that point, the stock would likely be sold off by many investors because there is no point in owning a stock whose value…
2026 is finally here! And if you can still read this sentence without seeing double, you’ve made it!But this year, things are going to be a little… different. We usually talk about the best places or strategies for buying rentals, but we’re going on a bit of a detour to start the year by discussing our real estate resolutions, all of which will actively help us retire early. Want to retire with rentals, too? This is the episode for you, and we’re sharing the strategies we’re using in 2026 to get there.Kathy Fettke shares a new way she’s optimizing her…
In This Article Money is often the biggest barrier standing between a rookie investor and their first deal, but there’s a creative way to buy a rental property that doesn’t require draining your savings or putting much down at all. We’re talking about seller financing. In today’s market, you may have even more leverage to negotiate these kinds of deals. Tune in as we break one of them down! Welcome to another Rookie Reply! We’re back with more questions from the BiggerPockets Forums, including one from an investor who’s struggling to find great real estate deals due to higher mortgage…