Derek Young

Worked in commercial real-estate valuation for years. Writes about REITs, housing cycles, and property markets.

Articles by Derek Young

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Halloween Costume Seller’s View on US Tariff Volatility

To enthusiasts of a particular generation who enjoy pranks, Fraser Smeaton stands out as a true icon. Alongside his brother

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Crypto

eToro Stock Soars 20% on Strong Q4 Crypto Earnings

The shares of the popular trading platform eToro experienced a remarkable surge exceeding 20% following the announcement of its fourth-quarter

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Investing

Top Short-Term Investment Strategies for 2026

What Defines a Short-Term Investment in Today's MarketShort-term investing serves a distinct purpose compared to long-term approaches because its primary goal involves preserving capital for use within a limited timeframe rather than allowing growth over decades. The focus remains on ensuring the fu

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Personal Finance

Why Most Retirees Cannot Access Social Security's Maximum Benefit

Why Achieving the Highest Social Security Payments Can Be DifficultThe typical monthly retirement payment distributed through Social Security currently averages around $2,084. While this figure might appear modest to some individuals, it truly represents a limited annual income of roughly $25,000 fo

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Crypto

Senate Urged to Advance Bill Shielding Crypto Developers

The cryptocurrency advocacy group Coin Center has submitted a formal letter to the US Senate Banking Committee, pressing for swift

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Markets

Elon Musk Shares SpaceX Moon Robot Ambitions and Trillion Revenue Outlook

SpaceX recently completed its initial public offering and has experienced a noticeable decline in its market value since reaching a peak valuation of two trillion dollars during the summer. The company has lost hundreds of billions in market capitalization from that high point. Its first quarterly e

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Markets

Etsy CFO Share Sale: Tax Implications for Investors

Transaction OverviewCharles Lanny Baker, who serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Etsy Incorporated, completed a transfer of 3,443 shares of the company's common stock on the first day of August in 2026. This action came to light through an official regulatory submission known as SEC Form 4. The

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Economy

Do Billionaires Receive Social Security Benefits?

Qualifying for Social Security Benefits Gaining eligibility for Social Security benefits is relatively straightforward for most people, although achieving the

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Business

OKX Gains Malta PI License for EU Stablecoin Expansion

OKX Gains Malta PI License for EU Stablecoin Expansion Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has significantly broadened its regulatory presence within Europe

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