Here are some big money blind spots you need to avoid, advisors say
Managing one’s personal finances can seem like a hodgepodge of never-ending checklists and rules of thumb. With all sorts of…
Crypto is ‘like cayenne pepper’ for investors, money manager says: ‘A little goes a long way’
Katherine Dowling has an analogy that may be useful for investors thinking of buying cryptocurrency like bitcoin and wondering what…
‘Gray divorce’ has doubled since the ’90s — and the financial risk is high for women
Breaking up in old age can be costly, especially for women. The rate of “gray divorce” — a term that…
How to spot and overcome ‘ghost’ jobs
There can be ample roadblocks during a job hunt, including so-called “ghost” jobs. These can be phantom listings for jobs…
This is the easiest way for newbies to start investing, financial experts say
Investing can seem overly complicated, and that complexity may paralyze Americans into doing nothing. But investing — and doing so…
Here’s when the Fed is likely to start cutting interest rates, according to investment strategists
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to start cutting interest rates by the end of…
‘Take the emotion out of investing’ during a presidential election year, strategist says. What to do instead
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Investors’ emotions may run high in 2024, especially in the realm of politics as President…
Bailing on the stock market during volatility is a ‘loser’s game,’ financial advisor says. Here’s why
Investor psychology can be fickle. Consider this common scenario: The stock market hits a rough patch, and skittish investors bail…
What the SEC vote on climate disclosures means for investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday voted 3-2 to issue a final rule that requires certain U.S. companies to…
Retirement prospects for women can be ‘pretty bleak,’ expert says — but there are ways to prepare
Women face tough financial prospects in retirement. About 50% of women ages 55 to 66 have no personal retirement savings,…
