Author: Mickael Rois

Specializes in financial journalism, providing readers with concise, reliable analysis of markets and economic developments.

Worcester ($WOR) has surged in retirement appeal, with median home prices 36% below state averages and cost-of-living reductions driving national attention. This Massachusetts city for retirees on a budget offers value that’s surprising for New England in 2025—here’s why investors and seniors alike are watching closely. Worcester Home Prices Under $370K Rival State and National Trends According to the latest Redfin and Zillow data, Worcester’s median home price stood at $367,000 in Q3 2025—significantly below Massachusetts’ median of $574,600 and even undercutting the U.S. average of $389,800 reported by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). While Boston home values hover…

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Financial anxiety is rising as Meta Platforms ($META) shares fell 4.2% after weak Q3 guidance, prompting experts to question if your news-watching routine could be hurting your retirement plans. Investors sheltering in bonds and cash saw volatility spike, while a surprising link between news habits and poor retirement decisions is emerging. Meta Shares Dip 4.2% As Volatility Exposes Retirement Risks On November 22, 2025, Meta Platforms ($META) stock closed at $294.65, down 4.2% after the company’s earnings call revealed weaker-than-expected advertising guidance for Q4, according to Reuters. The S&P 500 ($SPX) slipped 1.1%, erasing $340 billion in market value across…

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U.S. households lost an estimated $99 billion in unrealized savings in 2024, as Fidelity Investments ($FNF) data highlights the compounding cost of overlooked financial blunders. With key inflation metrics steady at 3.2%, analysts warn many Americans are making money mistakes without realizing it. Small financial errors can create surprisingly large setbacks. Rising Consumer Debt Reveals Hidden Financial Pitfalls The surge in U.S. revolving consumer credit by 8.6% year-over-year to $1.33 trillion in Q3 2024 (Federal Reserve) underscores a pervasive issue: silent, everyday money mistakes are accumulating across portfolios. Despite a robust S&P 500 ($SPX) gaining 12% YTD by late 2024…

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