Homes in neighborhoods with access to top schools tend to cost significantly more than a typical home in the surrounding area.
Holding stocks in companies of varied sizes through mutual funds or exchange-traded funds could help increase portfolio diversification.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes many provisions that affect higher education.
Overreacting to market movements or trying to “time the market” by guessing its future direction can create additional risk that could negatively affect long-term portfolio performance.