Whether you’re heading off to college in the fall or recently graduated and set off into the world of work, it isn’t too early to start building a strong credit history. Your credit score, which is based on that history, carries a lot of weight when it comes to some of life’s biggest milestones and
Oil tanker companies specialize in the transportation and storage of crude oil. The business involves firms that own, operate, or lease various types of oil tankers and facilities. Crude tankers transport bulk volumes of unrefined crude oil from oil extraction facilities to oil refineries, while product tankers carry refined products to facilities where they will
Defined-benefit (DB) pension plans were the cornerstone of employer-provided retirement benefits for many years. These plans are often referred to as pensions or traditional pensions. Although they are still fairly common in the public sector, such as local governments, they have disappeared from much of the private sector. DB plans are complex and opaque, even
Real vs. Nominal Interest Rates: An Overview Interest rates are the cost of borrowing and saving money and are expressed as a percentage of the total amount of a loan or investment. They represent the total return lenders receive when they offer loans or when people put their money into savings accounts. Interest rates can be
Preston Pysh talks with finance expert, Lawrence Lepard, about all things macro and what to expect in the coming two quarters of 2022. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:12 – Why it’s so hard for businesses to operate in this environment. 00:01:00 – Does Larry see the economy starting to get
The double bottom reversal pattern is similar to the double top reversal pattern, but it goes in the opposite direction. What Is the Double Bottom Reversal Pattern? -It’s a reversal pattern or bullish pattern -Begins with a downward pattern and typically ends with an upward pattern -There can be double tops or triple tops between
The cannabis stocks are hot but will their earnings reports be too? Aurora Cannabis: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/ACB?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Cronos Group: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/CRON?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Tilray: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/TLRY?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Canopy Growth: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/CGC?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID
China, the United States, and the United Kingdom are the largest banking countries in the world. The banks in these countries are the biggest based on tier 1 capital. In its ranking of the top 1,000 world banks for 2019, The Banker ranked Chinese banks in the top four spots. According to our research, China’s
Interested in trading foreign currency exchange markets, but don’t have the time or know-how to trade forex? Forex PAMM accounts may be a good choice for you. What Is a PAMM Account? Percentage allocation management module, also known as percentage allocation money management or PAMM, is a form of pooled money forex trading. An investor gets to allocate their money in
Mutual fund giant Vanguard popularized low-cost passive investing through index funds. It is now a leader in the rapidly-growing market for exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These are some of the most popular and cost-effective investment options available to investors. Investors can purchase shares of these securities on stock exchanges just like shares in a corporation. ETFs
If you’re an investor who favors the buy-and-hold strategy of letting carefully vetted investments accumulate meaningful returns over time, index-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may be the right vehicle for you. Even investment icon Warren Buffett knows it’s difficult to beat index funds, which is why he famously mandated that 90% of the money he bequeaths
With the exception of energy and utilities, all sectors of the S&P 500 are in the red for the year. Of the losing sectors, healthcare stocks have held up relatively well, outperformed only by consumer staples. This relative strength can be attributed primarily to two factors. First, with the country putting the coronavirus pandemic in
Some mortgage lenders have expanded their home loan programs to make it easier for people in low-income and minority communities to become homeowners. Earlier this year, a report by the National Association of Realtors highlighted a disparity in homeownership between white consumers and people of color. Lenders like Bank of America, TD Bank, and Chase
Editor’s note: This article is regularly updated with the latest information. Cybersecurity stocks have fallen along with the entire tech sector. One concern was that many of these stocks were trading at high valuations, which was particularly concerning considering that many of these companies are not consistently profitable. However, demand for cybersecurity is not going
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Lightspeed both cater to sophisticated investors and traders. These brokers have a lot to offer, especially for investors who put a premium on order execution and might want more flexibility on order routing than they can get at zero commission brokers. Although Lightspeed and Interactive Brokers both focus on more active
Once upon a time, a pension and Social Security benefits were enough to cover expenses during retirement. Today, not so much. Instead, most people fund their own post-work years with various retirement plans that offer tax breaks and other benefits. Here’s a look at different scenarios and factors to consider when you come to choose
Rising interest rates and recession fears have put pressure on the real estate space, creating an opportunity in these REITs to Buy. Crown Castle International (CCI): Cell tower REIT with a 3.63% forward yield and appreciation potential. City Office REIT (CIO): This office building REIT, which yields 6.76% today, may be oversold, based on its
While no one can truly predict a catastrophic equities sector downturn, it’s nevertheless a wise idea to strategize certain investments that can survive a stock market crash. Primarily, all eyes center on the Federal Reserve. Recently, in a question-and-answer session hosted by the Cato Institute, Fed chair Jerome Powell committed to raising interest rates until
Finding the best tech stocks to buy now is a little more complicated than it was a year ago. While the S&P 500 has held up relatively well, the bear market has been brutal for investors in individual stocks. Simply put, many individual names have been obliterated, particularly in tech. Given the selloff, it’s got
Many factors influence where we choose to live. While our home’s proximity to friends and family is a crucial deciding factor, ultimately where we decide to live is influenced by our finances. The two major factors influencing where we live are the cost of living and the income potential in a given region. The problem