Brian OConnell

Fortune 500 executive ghostwriter. Writer at TheStreet, CNN, US News, Fox Business, and CBS. Author of CNBC's Creating Wealth and editor of AI Finance Today. @ brian.oco@verizon.net.

philadelphia, pennsylvania

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With Home Affordability Sky High, These Key Moves Can Get You a Great Down Payment

The United States has a significant home affordability problem, and it’s mainly due to the runaway U.S. home purchase costs that continue to gather steam. According to a new Bankrate report, over 75 percent of U.S. homes are “unaffordable for the typical ... See more

ntd.com•Brian OConnell•Dec 24, 2025

These End-of-Year Money Moves Can Lead to a Lower Tax Bill

Americans busy with shopping and trimming trees may want to set those chores for the last week of the year and focus on a frequently overlooked but financially critical household task: locking down tax savings before the 2025 tax year closes. “Year-end is... See more

ntd.com•Brian OConnell•Dec 24, 2025

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