Act Fast! Apple’s HomePod Mini is Seeing a Rare Discount

Apple’s HomePod Mini is one of the best smart speakers with vibrant sound, tech to power a smart home, and deep integration with other Apple devices. It regularly runs $99.99, but now you can score a rare discount on Apple’s smart speaker. B&H Photo Video is offering the HomePod Mini in Blue for just $89.99,… Continue reading Act Fast! Apple’s HomePod Mini is Seeing a Rare Discount

Who Does the Tax-Code Benefit Most?

The tax code bestows largesse upon low-income and high-net-worth taxpayers. This begs the question: which group gets the largest largesse? Low-income taxpayers can receive refundable credits, like the Earned Income Tax Credit, which makes it possible to get more money back than is paid in. Wealthy taxpayers greatly benefit from the step-up in basis that… Continue reading Who Does the Tax-Code Benefit Most?

Beware of cherry pickers: Mixed economic data means bulls and bears both have strong cases

Martin Pelletier: But the truth may be in between Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images files There has been no place to hide in the markets this year aside from energy stocks. But they, too, became the last segment to correct, selling off in June… Continue reading Beware of cherry pickers: Mixed economic data means bulls and bears both have strong cases

Taxable or Tax-Deferred Account: How to Pick | Kiplinger

Investing for Income Use our guide to decide which assets belong in a taxable account and which go into a tax-advantaged account.Which investments you hold matters (and in what proportions), but so, too, does where you hold them, whether it’s in a tax-advantaged account or a taxable one. A recent lawsuit against Vanguard Group reveals… Continue reading Taxable or Tax-Deferred Account: How to Pick | Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Energy Sector Drags on Stocks | Kiplinger

Stock Market Today The latest economic data showed slowdowns in both factory activity and construction spending.Stocks started August on shaky footing, with markets struggling to find direction following their best month since 2020.  Much of last week’s gains came on the heels of well-received tech earnings. And while the earnings calendar heats up later this… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Energy Sector Drags on Stocks | Kiplinger

How to Invest for a Recession | Kiplinger

investing During a recession, dividends are especially important because they give you a cushion even if the stock price falls.A sharp decline in the stock market is often an indicator of an impending recession – that is, a temporary period of economic decline. With the S&P 500 Index falling 1,000 points, or about one-fifth, from… Continue reading How to Invest for a Recession | Kiplinger

Global stocks drop and Japan’s yen surges as Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit drives US-China tensions

Global stocks dropped on Tuesday as Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan sent US-China tensions spiking. Investors sought the safety of assets such as the Japanese yen and US government bonds. China sent fighter jets to the so-called median line that divides Taiwan and China in a show of strength. Loading Something is loading. Global stocks… Continue reading Global stocks drop and Japan’s yen surges as Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit drives US-China tensions