An exterior view of the New York Stock Exchange on September 18, 2024 in New York City. Stephanie Keith | Getty ImagesAs the calendar turns to a New Year and a new presidential administration, many investors are wondering where they can earn above-average returns.The current outlook is positive, with continued...
10'000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesAs families gather for Thanksgiving this year, money is one topic that likely won't be discussed.Yet experts say it's a perfect time to start the conversation, particularly with aging parents.More than half of Americans — 56% — say their parents never discussed money...
Sporrer/Rupp | Image Source | Getty ImagesMost Americans are concerned about what may happen to Social Security when its retirement trust fund crosses a projected 2033 depletion date, according to a new Bankrate survey.Nearly three-quarters, 73%, of non-retired adults and 71% retired adults say they worry they won't receive...
A trader wears a Trump hat as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during the opening bell on Nov. 6, 2024.Timothy A. Clary | Afp | Getty ImagesOn Nov. 5, the presidential election handed a decisive victory for President-elect Donald Trump. In the days...
Trump supporters take photographs near the U.S. Capitol building as the sun sets the day U.S. President Elect Donald Trump was declared the winner of the presidential election in Washington, U.S., November 6, 2024. Leah Millis | ReutersNow that Donald Trump has been elected president, many individual investors are wondering...
Nopphon Pattanasri | Istock | Getty ImagesInvestors have been able to get the best returns on cash, as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to bring down the pace of inflation.Now that the central bank is lowering rates — with a new quarter point rate cut announced by the...
A voter works on his ballot at a polling station at theElena Bozeman Government Center in Arlington, Virginia, on September 20, 2024. Early in-person voting for the 2024 US presidential election began in Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota. - | Afp | Getty ImagesMany investors worry their investments may be...
Panama is one of the most affordable places to retire abroad.Helovi | E+ | Getty ImagesToday's investors face one looming question: Will I have enough money when I retire?Surveys show prospective retirees may have big lump sums in mind.To get a more accurate, personal gauge, it helps to start...
People walk outside of the New York Stock Exchange on July 25, 2022 in New York City.Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesThe S&P 500 climbed to yet another record close on Tuesday.The index — which tracks the performance of around 500 of the largest U.S. company stocks — has jumped...
Thomas Barwick | DigitalVision | Getty ImagesIt's tempting to follow the crowd when it comes to investing.While that may not always be wise, experts say one investment vehicle — exchange-traded funds — might be worth a second look now."It's been a huge growth engine in the fund universe," said...