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Reviewed by Somer AndersonFact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug Recessions are difficult times for most individuals and businesses. Some people suffer financially, and even more worry that they might become subject to the negative aspects of an economic slowdown. But for a select group of professionals and companies, a recession may actually be an opportunity to
Even as the major averages have recently hit fresh records, there are plenty of catalysts that could shake things up, including geopolitical tensions and the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Investors seeking some stability in their portfolios may want to consider high-quality dividend stocks, especially those with a track record of steady income payments. Analysts conduct
Fact checked by Kirsten Rohrs SchmittReviewed by Chip Stapleton Real estate attorneys (also known as real estate lawyers) specialize in matters related to property, from transactions and title transfers to the handling of disputes between parties. In addition to hiring a real estate agent to help negotiate the transaction, you might consider a real estate
Reviewed by Margaret James The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) is a global entertainment company that operates a broad range of businesses. They include theme parks, resorts, a cruise line, broadcast TV networks, and related products. Disney also produces live entertainment events and produces and streams a wide range of film and TV entertainment content through
Reviewed by Robert C. KellyFact checked by David Rubin While having a basic understanding of economic theory isn’t perceived as being as important as balancing a household budget or learning how to drive a car, the forces that underpin the study of economics impact every moment of our lives. At the most basic level, economics attempts
Rocket Mortgage offers the best mortgage loans Investopedia / Arif Qazi, Ellen Lindner, Joules Garcia, Mira Norian, and Yurle Villegas Fact checked by Betsy PetrickReviewed by Andy Smith Buying a home is one of the hardest—and most expensive—decisions you’ll ever make. And since most borrowers need to take out a mortgage, finding a lender can
Reviewed by Margaret James Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is one of the world’s largest companies by market value and among the tech industry’s greatest success stories. Founded in 1975, its Windows software product turned it into a multi-billion dollar corporation within the span of a few years. Microsoft’s business encompasses personal computing devices, cloud systems and
The Greencore logo is seen on the outside of its factory building in Bristol, England. Matt Cardy | Getty Images Company: Greencore Group (GNC-GB) Business: Greencore Group is an Ireland-based manufacturer of convenience foods. Its segments include Convenience Foods UK and Ireland. Greencore supplies a range of chilled, frozen and ambient foods to retail and
miniseries / Getty Images What Is Medicare Supplement Plan N? Medicare Supplement Plan N is a private insurance plan to cover the out-of-pocket costs of Original Medicare. Plan N charges lower monthly premiums than most other Medicare Supplement plans. While Plan N has copayments, they are fixed and not based on the cost of your
MoMo Productions / Getty Images You can switch from a Medicare Advantage plan to Original Medicare with Medigap (also known as Medicare Supplement Insurance), but plan changes usually are only allowed at certain times of the year. However, exceptions are made under several special circumstances outlined below.  Key Takeaways Switching from Medicare Advantage to Original
Halfpoint Images / Getty Images What Is Medicare Supplement Plan G? Medicare Supplement Plan G is private health insurance that pays some of the Original Medicare out-of-pocket expenses. According to U.S. government research, Plan G is one of the two most popular Medicare supplement plan options for Medicare recipients.  Like other Medigap plans, Plan G
PenFed offers money market, IRA, and Coverdell certificates with decent rates SDI Productions / Getty Images Fact checked by Michael Rosenston PenFed CD Rates PenFed Credit Union, an open-charter credit union that anyone can join, offers a variety of financial services to its members. If you’re interested in potentially growing your cash savings at a
Reviewed by Erika RasureFact checked by Yarilet Perez For investors who believe that Bitcoin (BTCUSD) is likely to decline at some point in the future, shorting the currency might be a good option. The number of venues and ways in which you can short Bitcoin has multiplied with the cryptocurrency’s increasing spotlight in mainstream finance.
Vanguard CDs have competitive rates and terms as long as 10 years Hero Images Inc / Getty Images Reviewed by Michael J BoyleFact checked by Michael Rosenston Vanguard CD Rates Vanguard is a large asset management firm that offers brokered certificates of deposit (CDs) to its customers. Brokered CDs are bought through an intermediary brokerage
AI is having a significant impact on the business world, affecting jobs, workers, firms, and industries Fact checked by Vikki VelasquezReviewed by JeFreda R. Brown Artificial intelligence (AI), or technology that is coded to simulate human intelligence, is having a huge impact on the business world. Now prevalent in many types of software and applications,