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It was a slow start to the trading session Thursday as Wall Street mulled over another round of retail earnings. However, reports that debt ceiling negotiations are progressing lit a fire under stocks, with all major indexes rallying hard into the close.  Target (TGT (opens in new tab), +2.6%) was the latest major retailer to… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Debt Ceiling News Drives Major Stock Rally

Five Estate Planning Lessons We Can Learn From Elvis’ Mistakes Elvis’ estate planning failures certainly adversely affected the life of his daughter, Lisa Marie, and have carried over into issues with her estate. By John M. Goralka • Published 17 May 23

It’s no secret the stock market can be very unpredictable. However, by avoiding these common investing pitfalls, you can better protect your portfolio from market volatility. DO NOT take unnecessary risks.Risk tolerance and risk capacity are two ways to view risk. Your risk tolerance is dictated by what you’re comfortable with. Risk capacity, on the… Continue reading During Market Volatility, Avoid These Common Investing Pitfalls

A decade ago, younger investors would have to wait to accumulate sufficient capital to build an investment portfolio. Today, it’s much easier to learn on the fly between smartphone apps and low- or no-cost investment platforms without losing your shirt.  One of the best and simplest ways to build a diversified portfolio is through using… Continue reading How to Invest in ETFs for Beginners

Stocks wavered Tuesday as Washington resumed negotiations over raising the debt ceiling in order to avoid a historic default on U.S government borrowings.  A disappointing quarterly earnings report from Dow stock Home Depot (HD (opens in new tab)), a mixed reading on retail sales and the disclosure of some big changes in Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK.B… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Markets Waver on Debt Default Jitters

It was a choppy session to start the week, with stocks bouncing between positive and negative territory Monday.  The debt ceiling is top of mind for investors ahead of a Tuesday meeting between the White House and congressional leaders. The Federal Reserve and interest rates are also in focus, with a number of speeches from… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Edge Higher Ahead of Debt Ceiling Talks

The 9 Best Vanguard Mutual Funds to Buy mutual funds The best Vanguard mutual funds might cover a wide assortment of investing strategies, but they have two things in common: simplicity and cheap fees. By Jeff Reeves • Last updated 20 April 23

Deep-Sea Mining Applications to Start in Summer: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts Economic Forecasts Deep-sea mining applications are due to start in the summer, but it’s unclear when mining will actually begin. By Matthew Housiaux • Published 7 May 23 9 Best Commodity ETFs to Buy Now ETFs These commodity ETFs offer investors exposure to the diverse… Continue reading Commodities: Advice, News, Features & Tips | Kiplinger