Getting started investing in REITs offers exposure to real

Getting started investing in REITs offers exposure to real estate without direct ownership. Recent U.S. REIT index gains of 2% follow rising commercial property values in urban markets. Any time Social Security benefits get a large COLA, it comes at the price of painfully elevated inflation. You need to recognize this if you're in the process of planning for retirement. Money is not a client of any investment adviser featured on this page. The information provided on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. Money does not offer advisory services. Getting started investing requires tracking sector rotation trends. Energy stocks have risen 4.3% this week as crude oil prices hit $88 per barrel, while financials remain flat. Market sentiment suggests cyclical plays may outperform defensive holdings in Q3