Reviewed by Marguerita ChengFact checked by Vikki Velasquez A zero-interest home improvement loan is an effective way to finance a large home improvement project such as a renovation or addition. These types of projects can often be very expensive, and few homeowners may be able to finance them with cash or credit card payments alone.
Investing News
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
Fact checked by Suzanne KvilhaugReviewed by Gordon Scott Knowing what indexes a company’s stock is listed in can be an important predictor of the stock’s future price movement. Events that affect markets and sectors as a whole tend to move all of the stocks within the underlying index. Moreover, index-based funds must buy shares in
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,
In this photo illustration, the CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Investors’ worries about the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates have made a comeback, pulling the major averages lower this past week. Even as markets seem turbulent for now, it’s key
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 David RubinReviewed by Julius Mansa So you’ve piled up a bit of cash in your brokerage account. Maybe you bought low and sold high, transferred funds from a bank, or haven’t reinvested your dividends. You’ve got cash—and this a good problem. Before making plans for that little sum of green—which may be
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
They can make it easier to control spending and avoid debt but at a cost Reviewed by Margaret James What Is a Prepaid Card? A prepaid card is a type of debit card, similar to a reloadable gift card or stored-value card. You can load it with a cash balance and use it anywhere a
While bankruptcy can free you from many debts, some types of loans will not be alleviated Reviewed by Erika Rasure Not all debts can be discharged through bankruptcy, including child support, alimony, certain unpaid taxes, and more. Income tax debt is also very difficult, though not impossible, to get discharged. Most loan debt can be
Here’s how much you and your employer can contribute to your account Fact checked by Vikki VelasquezReviewed by David Kindness The 2023 401(k) contribution limit for employees was $22,500. For 2024, employees may contribute up to $23,000. If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, try to make the most of it because it can be
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
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 293
- Next Page »