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Why your credit rating is so important Reviewed by Chip StapletonFact checked by Yarilet Perez Consumers have become increasingly dependent on credit. When you use credit, you are borrowing money that you promise to pay back within a specified period. Having lenders offer you credit is a great privilege. If you have a good credit
Fact checked by Vikki VelasquezReviewed by Thomas Brock Who hasn’t watched markets rally and thought about getting in and buying stocks? Maybe you’ve heard from some friends who made a few good bets and thought, “I’d like to give that a try.” How do you do it? Though an education in buying and selling stocks
Reviewed by Chip StapletonFact checked by Yarilet Perez Many people incorrectly use the words “subsidiary” and “sister company” interchangeably, when these two terms have entirely separate meanings. Simply put, a subsidiary refers to a corporation that a parent company either fully owns or holds a controlling interest in. Conversely, sister companies refer to subsidiaries that
When Should I Sell A Put Option Vs A Call Option? Beginning traders often ask not when they should buy options, but rather, when they should sell them. Answering that question requires an understanding of the option itself, as well as the payoff it should generate.An investor should sell a put option if he thinks
Reviewed by Thomas BrockFact checked by Yarilet Perez If you’re looking for a new brokerage, consider opening your account with one of these institutions. They’ll pay you a new account bonus on certain account types if you meet minimum deposit requirements and keep your account open for a specified length of time. All promotional data
Your state may require a certain amount of coverage, but it’s not always enough Reviewed by Eric EstevezFact checked by Amanda Jackson How much car insurance you need depends on several factors, including where you live, how much your car is worth, and what other assets you need to protect. Here’s what you need to
Older adults are too often targeted by financial thieves Reviewed by Margaret James Older adults are often targeted by thieves and financial tricksters, and those residing in nursing homes can be the most vulnerable of all. If your loved one is in a facility—or will soon be entering one—how can you make sure their pension-plan payments,
Reviewed by Charlene Rhinehart Leisure travel to Europe has come roaring back from its COVID-era lows, with a 6.1% increase in 2023. That’s according to Eurostat, which counted nearly three billion nights spent in tourist accommodations during the year. You might also be interested to know that Croatia and Malta are now Europe’s hottest up-and-coming
Fact checked by Ryan EichlerReviewed by Akhilesh Ganti When investors are asked to think of the U.S. financial sector, the largest names such as JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS), Bank of America Corporation (BAC), and Citigroup Inc. (C), will often be the types of companies that automatically spring to
Fact checked by Vikki VelasquezReviewed by Charlene Rhinehart In investing, as with much in life, complexity is generally avoided. So why own more than one brokerage account, which means having multiple passwords, balances, interfaces, and tax forms? Well, it’s complicated. But it doesn’t have to be. While you may be among those with more than
How to select the best chart settings for technical trading Reviewed by Gordon ScottFact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug Charts are a technical trader’s portal to the markets. With so many advances in analysis platforms, traders can view a tremendous assortment of market information. With so much data available, it’s important to create well-designed charts that
Truist Bank offers a simple CD account with several potential interest rate tiers Thomas Barwick / Getty Images Fact checked by Hans Daniel Jasperson Truist CD Rates Truist may not be a household name yet, but it has a huge presence in the United States. Created in 2019 after SunTrust and BB&T merged, Truist Bank
See how EverBank’s CD rates compare to other banks Thomas Barwick / Getty Images Fact checked by Hans Daniel Jasperson EverBank CD Rates If you’re shopping around for a new CD account, choosing one that aligns with your financial situation and offers a generous rate is important—especially if you want to deposit a large sum