Many consumers use a debit card for online purchases to avoid accumulating credit card debt, but, is it safe to use a debit card online? Payments with a debit card are taken instantly from your checking account and shopping online comes with the added risk that your information may be stolen. Using a debit card
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A Roth IRA can be a great place to stash retirement savings. Unlike a traditional IRA, there is no income tax to pay on money you withdraw or rules forcing you to empty a minimum amount annually from your account when you reach a certain age. Even better, these retirement accounts are pretty much available
The IRA withdrawal rules for a Roth IRA are generally more flexible than those for traditional IRAs and 401(k)s. This is because Roth IRA contributions have already been taxed and any account growth is tax-exempt. Still, you’ll want to do your homework before making any Roth IRA withdrawals. If you don’t meet certain requirements, you
There is no denying that the cannabis sector has witnessed incredible growth in recent years. From activist movements pushing for legalization and strong backing from investors who want nothing more than a piece of this pie, it seems like the sky is the limit for the sector. Despite the beating the cannabis sector has taken
Warren Buffett might be the greatest investor of all time, but he is not immune to the current market downturn anymore than you or I are. With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices each down more than 20% on the year and in bear markets, the selloff has negatively impacted all investors, even Buffett and
Third quarter earnings season has barely begun and already analysts are worried about the final three months of the year. “Guidance is going to be terrible,” BofA strategists recently said in a note to clients, adding that the lender expects them to deteriorate even further. Key Takeaways Factors including a strong dollar, inflation, and weakening
Medicare is the nation’s health care program for citizens aged 65 years and up, and younger people who meet certain eligibility criteria. Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D cover many major medical expenses for participants. Choosing the right Medicare plan can be confusing, and it may be difficult to decipher all
In 1940, automaker Henry Ford said, “Mark my words: a combination airplane and motorcar is coming.” Ford was teased for the statement, but now, decades later, the same technologies that power drones and steer autonomous vehicles could launch flying cars. Thus, this concept has gone “from the pages of sci-fi comics to the skies of
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) reportedly is on the verge of announcing a major reorganization, which will put its biggest businesses into three divisions. One division will house Goldman’s investment banking and trading operations. The second will include its wealth management and asset management businesses, as well as its Marcus online consumer banking unit.
Listen to Preston’s podcast about studying billionaires here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-investors-podcast/id928933489 Mark Cuban is a world-famous entrepreneur and investor with a net worth of $3.3 billion, according to Forbes. He is the current owner of the Dallas Mavericks, one of the teams in the Western Conference division of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is also the
If you’re eligible for Social Security benefits, you’ll have a choice of when to start collecting them: early (as soon as age 62), at your “full” or “normal” retirement age (65 to 67, depending on the year of your birth), or late (up to age 70). This article explains the pros and cons of claiming
President Biden said on Oct. 17 that the application for his student debt relief program has exited its beta phase and has officially launched. Eligible borrowers who apply before Dec. 31, 2023 could have up to $20,000 of their student debt forgiven. Key Takeaways Up to $20,000 in student debt relief is now available for
J.C. Penney Company (JCP) is one of America’s oldest retailers but it’s hit a rough patch the last few years. Tracey Ryniec and David Bartosiak, Stock Strategists at Zacks Investment Research, discuss whether the company is in a turnaround and if it will survive. J.C. Penney has had a management problem for several years. New
Key Takeaways Analysts estimate adjusted EPS of $1.01 vs. 62 cents for Q3 FY 2021. The number of vehicles produced by Tesla, reported earlier this month, rose significantly but at a slower pace than for Q3 FY 2021. Revenue growth is expected to accelerate on a YOY and a sequential basis. Tesla Inc. (TSLA), the
Key Takeaways Bank of America’s 3Q net interest margin came in above analyst estimates. Net interest margin is a measure of the difference between the interest banks earn on their assets and the interest they pay out to depositors and other creditors. The bank’s earnings per share (EPS), profit, and revenue also topped predictions. Source:
Warren Buffet’s philosophy relies on identifying stocks to buy and hold. He believes that the best names to buy and hold are those of undervalued companies that have high chances of being successful over the long term. That investment strategy is embodied by Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) which invests in those types of equities and
Key Takeaways Analysts estimate EPS of $2.12 vs. $3.19 in Q3 FY 2021. Global paid streaming memberships are expected to rise YOY at the slowest pace in at least six years. Revenue is expected to rise YOY at the slowest pace since at least 2016 as it faces increasing competition in the streaming entertainment market.
The International Monetary Market (IMM) was introduced in December 1971 and formally implemented in May 1972, although its roots can be traced to the end of Bretton Woods through the 1971 Smithsonian Agreement and Nixon’s suspension of U.S. dollar’s convertibility to gold. The IMM Exchange was formed as a separate division of the Chicago Mercantile
E*TRADE and Fidelity are full-service online brokers that have been around for decades. Founded in 1982, E*TRADE was one of the first U.S. brokers to offer online trading services. The firm positioned itself as one of the best online brokers for options trading after acquiring OptionsHouse in 2016 and integrating a quiver of OptionsHouse tools
With the electric vehicle industry positioned for sustained growth, there is a big investment opportunity in EV batteries. Estimates indicate that batteries typically account for 30% to 40% of the value of an electric vehicle. It also goes without saying that the demand for batteries would also translate into robust demand for battery metals. With