Investing

About 145 million American adults say that they own or have owned cryptocurrency. Statistically, that’s more than half of your co-workers, neighbors and friends. It’s also about the number of Americans who own stocks. Even though it’s not regulated by a government agency, cryptocurrency is becoming mainstream. However, President Biden recently signed an executive order… Continue reading Should I Invest in Bitcoin or Other Cryptocurrency? | Kiplinger

Stocks were crushed Tuesday as the latest inflation update showed consumer prices remained elevated in August – dashing hopes that price pressures had peaked. Looking at the numbers, the Labor Department this morning said its consumer price index (CPI), which tracks what consumers are paying for goods and services, was up 8.3% year-over-year in August.… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Dow Sinks 1,276 Points After Alarming CPI Report | Kiplinger

Stock Market Today The major market indexes continued to rally on Monday, nabbing a fourth straight win.The stock market’s recent rally continued Monday, with the major market indexes closing today at their highest levels since late August. The gains came ahead of tomorrow morning’s release of the August consumer price index (CPI) – the last… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Climb Ahead of Crucial CPI Report | Kiplinger

cryptocurrency With prices of Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies down, you may be tempted to give it a try. The best advice for those who are curious may be to tread lightly, and make sure you understand what you’re getting into.Cryptocurrencies, or digital assets, have gone through a lot of turmoil so far in 2022.… Continue reading Crypto Has Been Through the Wringer in 2022: What Now? | Kiplinger

Smart Buying Shares of smaller firms have been beaten down in this market slump. But history shows they can still outperform over time.Among the lowest-priced investing options this fall are small cap stocks – often defined as companies whose total market capitalization (stock price times number of shares) runs from $300 million to $2 billion.… Continue reading How to Invest $1,000: Buy Small-Cap Stocks | Kiplinger

Smart Buying It’s easier than ever to access low-cost, automated investing advice.Roboadvisers, those automated investment advice services offered by banks, brokerages and other financial firms, promise low-cost, computer-driven investment management geared to your goals.  Although $1,000 is not enough to get started at Charles Schwab (it’s a heavy-weight competitor in robos, but its Intelligent Portfolio… Continue reading How to Invest $1,000: Open a Roboadviser Account | Kiplinger

Smart Buying Shares of smaller firms have been beaten down in this market slump. But history shows they can still outperform over time.Among the lowest-priced investing options this fall are small cap stocks – often defined as companies whose total market capitalization (stock price times number of shares) runs from $300 million to $2 billion.… Continue reading How to Invest $1,000: Buy Small Cap Stocks | Kiplinger

Smart Buying It’s easier than ever to buy expensive stocks at a fraction of their share price.Buy expensive stocks – or build a whole portfolio – on the cheap. Fractional shares, increasingly available at online brokers including Schwab, Fidelity and Robinhood, allow you to buy a portion of a stock you might not otherwise be… Continue reading How to Invest $1,000: Buy Fractional Shares (of Great Companies) | Kiplinger