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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against the online lender MoneyLion. The federal agency alleges that the lender, which provides interest-free cash advances and other financial products and services, deceived and overcharged military service members and their families, and also lied about customers’ ability to cancel their membership. Key Takeaways MoneyLion

Volatility has been an ongoing economic theme this year, with the stock market recently entering bear market territory. If you have concerns about your investments, you’re certainly not alone. Research shows that many investors are anxious about the best ways to manage the risks associated with current market swings. In fact, a recent survey found

Shares of Dow component Nike (NKE) are tumbling after the company released its latest earnings report. The company beat analyst estimates for earnings and sales, but its profit margins took a hit from markdowns to clear out excessive inventory. Higher freight costs and a stronger dollar also weighed on Nike profits. The athletic gear giant

The Charging Bull, sometimes referred to as the Wall Street Bull, is a three-and-a-half-ton bronze sculpture from artist Arturo Di Modica that sits proudly in New York City’s financial district. The bull symbolizes “the power of the American people” and represents the spirit of New York, where anyone can come, work hard and succeed. The sculpture

San Francisco-based DocuSign (DOCU) enables individuals to affix their digital signatures on documents using its secure electronic signature technology and digital transaction management services. It facilitates the exchange of contracts and authorized documents electronically and securely. It also offers electronic authentication of entities, individuals, and documents, as well as the management of user identity and workflow

Victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida now have until Feb. 15, 2023, to file their 2021 federal individual and business tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says that the tax relief postpones various tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred starting on September 23, 2022. The filing extension is only available to taxpayers who

For pregnant Americans, giving birth is only half the challenge—the other half is paying for it. The Peterson-Kaiser Family Foundation Health System Tracker estimates the average cost of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care for Americans with insurance is $18,865. Nearly $3,000 of that is paid for out-of-pocket. While every baby is different, the cost of

The exponential moving average (EMA) is a technical chart indicator that tracks the price of an investment (like a stock or commodity) over time. The EMA is a type of weighted moving average (WMA) that gives more weighting or importance to recent price data. Like the simple moving average (SMA), the EMA is used to

Your net worth is simply the dollar amount of all of your assets minus all your debts. If your assets exceed your liabilities, you end up with a positive net worth. Conversely, if your liabilities are greater than your assets, you will have a negative net worth. For certain applications, this basic net worth calculation

An options contract gives an investor the right, but not the obligation, to buy (or sell) shares at a specified price at any time before the contract’s expiration. By contrast, a futures contract requires a buyer to purchase the underlying security or commodity—and a seller to sell it—on a specific future date, unless the holder’s

On Sept 29, 2022, the United States Department of Education updated the guidance for the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan. Under the updated policy, borrowers with privately held federal student loans are no longer eligible to receive loan forgiveness. Here’s what to know. Key Takeaways Borrowers with federal student loans not held by the

Economic conditions can vary widely among states. It’s difficult to get a complete picture of a given area without taking all the key factors into consideration. In the case of credit scores, knowing the average can help residents of a state see how they compare to their neighbors—and make it simpler for those considering a

What Is an NCAA Bracket Challenge? Every year, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men’s basketball tournament whips fans into a frenzy, earning the event the nickname “March Madness.” Much of the interest stems from the ever-popular bracket challenge, where groups of individuals pay into a pool and attempt to pick the most winners. The

Investment robo-advisor Betterment partnered with crypto exchange Gemini to launch a crypto investing portfolio service for its 730,000 customers. Key Takeaways Betterment has partnered with Gemini to offer clients customized crypto investment plans based on risk profiles and interests. Betterment said it hopes to foster a desire in clients for long-term investment in cryptocurrencies, with the assets coming from

Companies in the semiconductor industry are in a constant race to build smaller, faster, and cheaper chips. The industry, which began in 1958 when fabricating semiconductors became feasible, grew from a $1 billion industry in 1966 to a $600 billion industry by the end of 2022. The semiconductor industry is dominated by some very large

Fidelity and TD Ameritrade are among our top-ranked brokers for 2021. Both have websites packed with helpful features, news feeds, research, and educational tools. The two brokers also offer intuitive web-based, mobile, and desktop platforms to address the needs of both casual investors and frequent traders. Fidelity, founded in 1943, built a reputation on its

When you’re buying gifts for the holiday season or another special occasion, you have no shortage of options. For one thing, e-commerce makes it easier than ever to have presents delivered from around the world. However, except for some collectibles, not many gifts have a chance of growing in value. If you’re looking for a

If your company offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan, as most do, one of the big questions you may have to answer is this: Which version do you want—traditional or Roth? The question is whether you will contribute to your retirement in pre-tax money or post-tax money. The short answer is that saving pre-tax money

A Brief History of the UK pound (GBP) vs. the US dollar (USD) Before WWII, the British pound was the primary medium of foreign exchange, The British pound (aka Sterling) has been nominally stronger than the USD for most of the past few decades, making a high just over 2.0000 USD per GBP around the

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning taxpayers about a significant rise in so-called ‘smishing’ attacks consisting of IRS-themed texting scams designed to steal personal and financial information. Smishing attacks target mobile phone users by delivering scam text messages offering fake COVID relief, tax credits, or other benefits. The IRS does not send emails or