Did the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Save the Economy?

The Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) was a financial stability plan created by the U.S. government in 2008 in response to the subprime mortgage crisis. The program provided government funds to banks and other financial institutions in order to encourage them to keep lending and prevent a collapse of the financial system. TARP was controversial, … Read more

What Is Property?

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, property is “a thing or group of things that is owned by someone.” In the context of real estate investing, property refers to land and the buildings on it, as well as any natural resources that may be found on the land. These may include timber, minerals, water, and so … Read more