Published
June 27, 2022
Hot inflation may be pushing the US economy into recession. This year's interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve -- including the most recent, which was the largest in nearly three decades -- have done little to tame inflation...
Published
June 19, 2022
That’s not exactly surprising given the macroeconomic woes facing the nation. Rising consumer prices continue to be a thorn in the side of the Federal Reserve, with inflation hitting a fresh four-decade high in...
Interest Rates | June 16, 2022
Interest rates affect our bigger macroeconomic picture, but they also have a tangible effect on our personal finances, including student loans, car loans, mortgages...
Retirement | June 14, 2022
When planning for your retirement, it is wise to have a healthy mix of equities and bonds that match your time horizon....
Investing | May 26, 2022
Bears and bulls are common animal references used within the stock market, but what exactly does an animal have to do with stocks? Think about how...
Personal Finance | May 21, 2022
Even though the market declines may make you feel uneasy, keeping your money in the stock market now is likely a good move long term.
Personal Finance | May 19, 2022
The best days in the stock market generally follow the worst slumps, so if you continue to put money in even when prices are going down...
Personal Finance | May 11, 2022
For many people, retirement planning is a rather nebulous concept. They stash money away – sometimes thoughtfully, sometimes without true goals in...
Investing | May 04, 2022
When it comes to your retirement savings, in unpredictable times it’s good to have a few well-respected investing rules of thumb to fall back on for reassurance.
Personal Finance | May 03, 2022
Home prices are soaring, with the median price for existing homes climbing 15% in March from a year earlier to $375,000. If home prices keep rising and demand...
Personal Finance | April 28, 2022
As a homeowner in a market where mortgage rates are low and home values are high, you might be tempted to cash out your home equity to use as investment capital...
Retirement | April 25, 2022
In response to the wild market swings caused by inflation and Russia’s attack on Ukraine, most investment advisers are publishing articles about staying the course...
Personal Finance | April 15, 2022
A few statistics: at least six in ten older adults will need moderate or significant levels of care before they die and only about 20 percent will need no care at all...
Wealth | April 01, 2022
The total wealth of the 1% reached a record $45.9 trillion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2021, said the Federal Reserve’s latest report on household wealth...
Growth Strategies | March 25, 2022
The consensus based on the psychology of action and personal goals clearly indicates that the successful pursuit of meaningful...
Markets | March 22, 2022
ast month, that possibility turned into reality as KFC Singapore removed the popular fast-food side and replaced it with waffle hash...
Markets | March 18, 2022
Inflation and tight job markets are forcing the hands of central banks to end an era of ultra-low interest rates...
Markets | March 16, 2022
Inflation just hit another high and the consensus appears to be it will go higher. It’s chic to pin this problem on the events...
Economic | March 06, 2022
That's the grim assessment of many experts on global food security, who point to how heavily the rest of the world relies on...
Economic | March 02, 2022
The Ukraine crisis has both magnified threat and complicated the potential solutions of several economic factors.
Personal Finance | February 27, 2022
Maybe not everyone needs a budget, but just about all of us can benefit from one. Here are the basics on why budgeting is important and how to get started...
Personal Finance | February 25, 2022
Savings for the lowest-income Americans are still elevated but dwindling as they spend down federal benefits like stimulus checks and child tax credit payments...
Retirement | February 23, 2022
If you set up a charitable remainder trust, you’ll fund it first with cash or other assets. The trust pays out an income stream to your family members or beneficiaries during their lifetimes or for an established period...
Personal Finance | February 12, 2022
A perfect storm of COVID-related economic issues mixed with inflation and a stay-at-home workforce is bearing down on small businesses and real estate investors...
Money | February 10, 2022
On Thursday, the Labor Department released the latest consumer price index data, which revealed that the rate of U.S. inflation rose again in January to 7.5%...
Save & Invest | February 01, 2022
According to a Boston College Center for Retirement Research report, half of today’s working families risk a major living standard decline in retirement...
Personal Finance | January 24, 2022
The Federal Reserve is planning to raise interest rates (the Federal Funds rate) earlier than expected to cool down the hot economy.
Economy | January 14, 2022
This year may well see not only the end of bond purchases by the Fed and the start of the rate hike cycle, but also the...
Retirement | January 05, 2022
You’ve scrimped and saved, but are you really ready to retire? Here are some helpful calculations that could help you decide whether you can actually take the plunge.
Personal Finance | January 04, 2022
Alongside mental and physical wellbeing, it's now common knowledge that financial wellbeing is key to a secure future. It's easy to be caught up...
Investing | December 27, 2021
No surprise, perhaps, but disappointing. Today’s reporters and editors are unprepared for inflationary times. As a result, current articles are confused attempts to...
Personal Finance | December 21, 2021
In today’s society, the question of personal values comes up daily. As Americans, we believe in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness living our personal values.
Investing | December 16, 2021
Your risk tolerance refers to the level of risk with which you’re comfortable when it comes to investing...
Retirement | December 13, 2021
This is an important question to ask, because the answer could tell you whether you need to worry about estate taxes...
Retirement | December 03, 2021
Ready to do everything you've never had time to do by retiring early? Consider these 6 pitfalls before you take the leap...
Spending & Saving | November 13, 2021
The Consumer Price Index released Wednesday showed inflation jumped to 6.2% last month, up from 5.4% in September...
Investing | November 10, 2021
Overall, prices climbed 6.8% year-over-year, the largest increase since June 1982, and rose 0.8% over the past month...
Digital Currency | November 09, 2021
Russia will have a prototype of the digital rouble platform in early 2022 and pilot-test it next year before making a final decision...
Wealth | November 04, 2021
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnauld have been fighting the top three for more than twelve months...
Business | November 03, 2021
A warning from British retailer Next is worth heeding. The post-lockdown surge in consumer spending may be coming to an end.
Investing | November 03, 2021
A portfolio is one of the most basic concepts in investing and finance. It’s a term that can have a variety of...
Economic | September 22, 2021
Powell, explaining the U.S. central bank’s first steps toward withdrawing emergency pandemic support for the economy...
Investing | September 05, 2021
Half of respondents with a net worth of $1 million or more said they were resigned to the fact of having to work longer...
Investing | September 08, 2021
Whether you’re concerned about market risk, outliving your retirement savings, protecting your qualified plan...
Cryptocurrency | September 07, 2021
The currency has a market value of about $20 million at current prices. The country plans to buy “a lot more” of...
Investing | September 05, 2021
Transformational trends converging in Asia could possibly unleash the next wave of growth opportunities in the...
Personal Finance | August 31, 2021
Automation also becomes one of the most important tools to super-charge your retirement savings goals...
Wealth | August 25, 2021
The phrase “wealth inequality” may sound like something only progressives or activists are fond of using.
Banking & Insurance | August 18, 2021
The planet’s temperature is rising, its effects are evident, and there’s more certainty in the conclusions today...
Banking & Insurance | August 03, 2021
As the global race to develop sustainable solutions heats up to advance a circular...
Personal Investing | July 30, 2021
If you're like most 30-year-olds, you're past the point where fun weekends take priority over buying furniture...
Personal Finance | July 05, 2021
The basic premise behind successful investing is easily understood: “Invest for the long term, be diversified...
Personal Finance | June 27, 2021
Life in lockdown left many of us wondering what we want our lives to look like long after a semblance of normalcy...
Commodity | June 14, 2021
Commodities look set to dominate as the world struggles to get back on its feet following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Investing | June 11, 2021
Looking to invest like a billionaire? Secure your financial future, follow the Warren Buffett investment strategy...
Investing | June 8, 2021
You might be debating whether this new digital asset has a place in your investment portfolio or...
China Economy | June 06, 2021
China has not announced an official timetable for the official launch of its Digital Currency Electronic...
Cryptocurrency | May 21, 2021
For investors interested in gaining exposure to cryptocurrency but worried about rampant...
Cryptocurrency | May 19, 2021
Elon Musk to Cathie Wood weigh in on cryptocurrencies after billions of dollars in market value are wiped out.
Cryptocurrency | May 15, 2021
This year, the Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to decide whether to approve exchange-traded funds...
Living | May 14, 2021
Inflation and interest rates will determine how much of your savings you'll actually be able to spend.
Living | April 09, 2021
If you’re wealthy, Asia Pacific is the most expensive place to live in, with Shanghai overtaking Hong Kong as the...
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