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Congress Should Ban Institutional Investors From Buying Single Family Homes
A federal prohibition on Wall Street purchases of single-family houses will not solve the housing crisis overnight, but it is a necessary national rule to curb speculative ownership, protect homeownership, and restore the housing market’s public purpose.
Eleanor Vale The Institution 1180 words 6/22/2026
Economy Eleanor Vale The Institution 6/21/2026
Why Childless Couples Should Give More and Hoard Less
When a married couple has no heirs, the real question is not private virtue alone but whether charitable giving or continued wealth accumulation better serves happiness, community needs, and the public good.
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Economy Eleanor Vale The Institution 6/19/2026
Why Minors Should Withdraw and Reinvest Inherited Annuities
When two sons inherit a $30,000 annuity subject to a five-year withdrawal rule, the real question is whether to preserve an outdated product or move the money into a structure designed for children’s long-term interests.
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