The Money Overview

Author

Gerelyn Terzo

Gerelyn is an experienced financial journalist and content strategist with a command of the capital markets, covering the broader stock market and alternative asset investing for retail and institutional investor audiences. She began her career as a Segment Producer at CNBC before supporting the launch Fox Business Network in New York. She is also the author of Dividend Investing Strategies: How to Have Your Cake & Eat It Too, a handbook on dividend investing. Gerelyn resides in Colorado where she finds inspiration from the Rocky Mountains.

Latest Articles by Gerelyn Terzo

Market Trends

Peter Thiel predicts a U.S. housing correction as national home prices grew 0% in early 2026

National home prices stalled to start 2026, a shift that is drawing attention from investors and economists who have watched the U.S. housing market climb...

Market Trends

Home prices grew 0% nationally in early 2026: is real estate still worth the investment

After several years of rapid appreciation, the U.S. housing market appears to be catching its breath. National home prices showed little to no growth in...

Cost of Living

Egg prices dropped 34% but beef is up 15%: what is actually getting cheaper at the grocery store?

Grocery shoppers received a mixed bag of relief and frustration in the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Egg prices fell roughly 34% compared with...

Government & Policy

The national debt just passed $36 trillion: what that means for interest rates and your wallet

The U.S. national debt has just crossed another major threshold, and the pace of borrowing shows little sign of slowing. After passing $36 trillion in...

Retirement Planning

What $2 million in retirement savings actually pays you each month after taxes

Reaching $2 million in retirement savings is a milestone many Americans work their entire careers to achieve. On paper, it sounds like more than enough...

Market Trends

Grant Cardone’s multifamily empire: what investors should know before following his strategy

Grant Cardone has built one of the most recognizable real estate brands in the U.S. by focusing almost entirely on large apartment complexes. The entrepreneur,...

Retirement Planning

Using a HELOC in retirement: when it helps your finances and when it can backfire

For retirees, financial surprises rarely disappear just because paychecks stop. Medical bills, home repairs, and market downturns can create sudden cash needs that traditional retirement...

Retirement Planning

The hidden costs of retirement that catch even well-prepared retirees off guard

Retirement is often imagined as a long stretch of freedom after decades of hard work. Many Americans spend years building savings and carefully planning their...

Retirement Planning

Small towns across the U.S. are offering retirees cash incentives and tax breaks to relocate

Across the U.S., many smaller cities are facing shrinking populations and aging workforces. To keep local economies strong, some towns have begun actively recruiting retirees...

Retirement Planning

European cities where retirees live well on less than $2,000 a month in 2026

Retiring in Europe is often seen as a luxury that many cannot afford. But several cities still offer a comfortable lifestyle for well under $2,000...

Renting & Leasing

Florida seniors face rent hikes over 100% with no state rent control protections

For many retirees, a move to Florida promises sunshine, lower taxes, and an affordable place to settle down. But for residents of one 55-plus community,...

Retirement Planning

Retirees are earning an extra $500 to $2,000 per month in 2026: here is how

Many retirees are discovering that a side gig can dramatically improve financial freedom. Whether it is covering rising grocery bills, travel plans, or simply adding...

Cost of Living

78% of Americans say they live paycheck to paycheck: 7 reasons the number keeps growing

A growing share of Americans say their paycheck disappears almost as soon as it arrives. Recent surveys show that roughly 78% of U.S. workers report...

Retirement Planning

Only 10% of Americans have $1 million saved for retirement: where do you stand

Saving $1 million for retirement has long been touted as a financial milestone. For decades, financial planners have targeted that figure as a benchmark for...

Buying & Selling

First-time homebuyer tax credit in 2026: who qualifies and how to claim up to $10,000

Buying a first home has become tougher as mortgage rates and home prices remain elevated across much of the U.S. To help ease some of...

Retirement Planning

The countries that ranked above the U.S. on the 2025 global retirement index

Retirement in the U.S. isn’t cheap, especially as housing, healthcare, and daily living costs continue rising. As a result, many Americans are exploring options abroad...

1 10 11 12 13