When it comes to managing your life as a retiree, it almost goes without saying that you’ll need to keep abreast of the yearly Social Security tweaks and adjust your budget accordingly. However, with so much new information to keep track of, it can be easy to forget some of the smaller details, such as
While investors are hoping for a quick end to the current bear market, recent data signals it’s not likely to be over soon. The September core consumer price index, which excludes food and energy prices, hit a 40-year high. This, combined with the fact that the labor market remains strong, nearly guarantees the Federal Reserve
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Value stock strategist, Tracey Ryniec, uses the P/S ratio to profile Casey’s General Store, Inc. (CASY). Casey’s General Store: http://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/CASY?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: http://stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZacksResearch Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch
I can see why contrarian investors may be interested in XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) stock. Shares in China-based electric vehicle (or EV) companies have fallen out of favor among investors, but the shift in sentiment has been the most dramatic among this particular name. As a result of its extended price decline since June, Xpeng has become
Carnival (NYSE:CCL) stock is quite different than it was prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Long gone are the days when the cruise operator could confidently raise its cruise fares. Getting passengers back on Carnival’s ships during a time a high inflation will be a major challenge. So, even though Carnival showed top-line improvement during its most
Cryptocurrencies won’t go very far without adoption, and that is predicated on reliable applications for consumers, businesses, and financial institutions to use. Pundi X (PUNDIX) is one of a number of projects working on related infrastructure and use cases for crypto point-of-sale (POS) transactions, with the end goal of creating a crypto payments network for
Key Takeaways Analysts estimate EPS of 78 cents vs. 85 cents in Q3 FY 2021. Net interest margin is expected to rise sequentially and YOY, while not yet returning to pre-pandemic levels. Revenue is expected to increase at a tepid pace YOY. Bank of America Corp. (BAC), the second-largest U.S. bank by consolidated assets, is
Dividend-paying stocks tend to attract investors seeking a regular source of income. Although these companies do not grow above industry average, they assure a stable source of income. This is important, especially in times of stock market volatility. The stocks below provide high dividends and are currently trading at a massive discount. Additionally, consensus estimates
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that approximately 70 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients would see a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 8.7% for 2023. This is the largest increase since 1981 when the COLA was 11.2% and a significant increase from last year’s 5.9% COLA. The recent large Social Security
In this article DAL DWAC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Revlon signage is seen on display in a Boots store in London, Britain, June 16, 2022. Hannah McKay | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Digital World Acquisition — The company planning to take Donald Trump’s media company Truth Social
Third quarter earnings season is approaching fast. So I wanted to take a look at stocks to buy. In particular, these stocks have underlying fundamentals that continue to perform well, despite market headwinds. At the same time, the S&P 500 Index needs a major shot in the arm. It continues to shed value, with the
Qualified and ordinary dividends are reported in separate boxes on Internal Revenue Service Form 1099-DIV. Total ordinary dividends are reported in box 1a, and qualified dividends in box 1b. The two types of dividends are treated differently for tax purposes. Ordinary dividends include both qualified and non-qualified dividends, but the IRS separates these on tax
Do you want to know the difference between self-made millionaires and everyone else? The self-made millionaires answered the door when opportunity knocked. Right now, folks, opportunity is knocking. Sure, the bear market of 2022 has been awful. We’ve all lost money. I’ve hated this year as much as the next investor. But thanks to all
American automotive giant General Motors (NYSE:GM) has had a challenging year, to say the least. Like many other car manufacturers, General Motors has struggled with supply-chain disruptions. The good news is that the company sees some improvement in its inventory-related issues. Furthermore, GM stock should be glad to know that General Motors is selling certain
Before you proceed any further, you should realize that these “stocks to buy” (and I’m putting the term inside quotation marks for a reason) represent incredible risks. Yeah, yeah, I know that Warren Buffett said to be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful. I’m not entirely sure he realized people
With the world seemingly attempting to destroy itself, investors could use some under-the-radar retirement stocks. No, these ideas won’t make you rich. Instead, they’re more aligned with keeping your portfolio relatively safe through the storm. A combination of steady dividend payments and 10% upside potential by end of 2023 should make these ideas even more
Rates on various mortgage types generally wavered Wednesday. After revisiting its 20-year high on Tuesday, the 30-year average dropped a single point Wednesday. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages The 30-year average took a breather from its recent drama Wednesday, shaving off just one basis point to 7.41%. That leaves it within range of its 20-year
There are plenty of sayings about how the act of giving may in fact be the greatest gift of all. Charitable donations allow you to put this philosophy to work, as it can be highly rewarding to make a positive financial impact on the causes you care about. Contributing to a donor-advised fund (DAF) is
With the fading of the coronavirus pandemic, the inevitable push to the office sparked fundamental interest in gig economy stocks. After enjoying the freedoms of gig life, corporate employees simply don’t want to return to business as usual. What’s more, 40% of respondents in a Reli Exchange revealed that if they faced termination for their