Assumable loans allow home sellers to transfer the more attractive rate they secured in the past to buyers. Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Eisen joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how they work, as well as the pros and cons.
Oct 3
What’s News in Markets: Nvidia’s Big Buyback, Cruise Comeback, Egg Glut
Why are cruise stocks rallying despite soaring fuel costs? And how did an egg shortage turn into a glut? Plus, what does Nvidia’s record-breaking stock buyback mean for investors? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up ... Show More
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Sep 26
What’s News in Markets: Meta’s Muse, Diesel Dilemma, Paramount's Breakthrough
What does Meta’s new AI agent mean for finance stocks? And how will the Trump administration’s plan to lower diesel prices impact oil companies? Plus, what did Paramount concede to get its $81 billion Warner Bros. takeover back on track? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest sto ... Show More
5m 13s
Sep 19
What’s News in Markets: Markets Digest Shocks, Tokenized Stocks, Buffett Steps Down
Were major indexes able to rebound after a week of turbulence? And how will the U.S. regulators' green light of tokenized stocks impact trading? Plus, What does Warren Buffet's decision to step down mean for the future of Berkshire Hathaway? Host Shradha Dinesh discusses the bigg ... Show More
5m 48s
Oct 2025
How Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Helping Buyers Navigate Expensive Housing
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11 m
Mar 2024
Buy a house? In this economy?
Home affordability hasn’t been this bad in decades. Wall Street Journal housing reporter Nicole Friedman explains the economic forces shaping the market. And Dave Ramsey, the popular, controversial finance guy, says this time isn’t that different.
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