How the Girl Scouts will keep women rolling in dough throughout their lives
The Girl Scouts are known for being smart cookie sellers. But the organization is also working to keep its girls rolling in dough as they grow up. In fact, just in time for the new Girl Scout cookie season, Charles Schwab SCHW, -6.77% has teamed up with the Girl Scouts of the USA to “modernize and […]
The 1980s was the blueprint for the upcoming disinflation cycle and these are the stocks for it, strategists say
Stocks are setting up for a third straight losing session after data sparked fears that the economy is losing steam, while the Fed pushes on with interest rate hikes. Or as CNBC commentator Ron Insana put it:On that front, our call of the day from Jefferies tackles that idea. “Disinflation is a key assumption for […]
My stepbrother helped me get started in tech. I allowed him to live in my late’s father’s home. He told me, ‘Your dad wanted me to live here.’ What do I owe him?
My father dated someone when I was in early grade school, and mentored one of her sons, becoming the father figure he never had. For simplicity, I’ll refer to him as a stepbrother. I was about eight years younger, and my stepbrother helped me with some key decisions after I graduated. One key piece of […]
2023 ‘is the year AI crosses the chasm,’ but for one reason, John Chambers says
Venture capitalist John Chambers is an eternal optimist, but even he admits 2023 could be “tough” for tech. While this could sideswipe a couple of Big Tech companies, leading them to a road of losing market leadership by the end of the decade, it could present an opportunity for startups in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity […]
Dow sheds nearly 400 points as U.S stocks finish mostly lower after Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley earnings
U.S. stocks ended mostly lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average snapping a four-day win streak after Goldman Sachs reported poor earnings results. The S&P 500 also ended lower, but the Nasdaq Composite eked out a gain as investors focused on whether the early 2023 rally has legs.How stocks traded The S&P 500 […]
How a ‘triple-barreled buy signal’ and other green flags could send the S&P 500 20% higher, says this money manager
A holiday-shortened week is looking like it will get off to a lower start, as China landed some weak growth numbers and more earnings roll out. That’s after two positive weeks to start 2023. But there’s more than a whiff of bullishness in the air, according to our call of the day, from investment research […]
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo earnings show the good, the bad and the ugly of people’s finances. So how are they holding up?
Friday’s wave of big-bank earnings gives an important glimpse into Americans’ finances amid high prices, rising interest rates and recession worries. At first glance, most consumers appear to be keeping their heads above water.A day after December inflation data showed price increases coming off the boil – but still high — fourth-quarter earnings showed some […]
This one simple habit can cut your risk of dementia
I recently wrote about things we can do to protect our finances in the event we suffer cognitive decline. This may not be anybody’s favorite subject, but it’s an important one. Many of us have firsthand experience with the ravages of dementia. It can upend a carefully crafted retirement plan and necessitate costly medical care. Like many of my […]
‘Am I crazy?’ I’ve paid my fiancée rent for 9 years and spent $10,000 improving her home. She’s also listed on my health insurance. What should I do?
I have a situation that is causing a lot of issues in my relationship. We have been dating for 17 years, have lived together for close to nine years and have been engaged for six. When I moved into her house, we agreed I would pay $600 a month in rent. Over the years, I […]
I sold my late mother’s home for $250,000. I make $80,000 and have $220,000 in student debt. I want to buy a house. Should I use all my inheritance for a down payment?
My mom passed away, and left me her house, which I just sold and will net $250,000. I’m 41 years old with no real retirement savings. I make $80,000 a year, and I am maxing out contributions to my employer-matching retirement account. I own my car, pay off my credit cards in full every month, […]