Why investors are unwise to bet on elections
Turning a profit from political news is a lot harder than it looks.
Four reasons why couples should consider staggered retirements
Only 11% of American couples actually retire at the same time. Are you preparing for that?
AI can predict tipping points before they happen
Potential applications span from economics to epidemiology
How one IT update gone wrong has sparked chaos around the world
IT systems across the world are suffering widespread outages. Disruptions have hit everything from airports and banks, to retailers and healthcare providers. Crowdstrike’s CEO blamed a defect in an update for Windows, highlighting the fragility of global IT.
Video: Politics Didn’t Move Markets Much
Cameron Dawson, Newedge Wealth Chief Investment Officer, says the recent turmoil in politics haven’t impacted markets that much recently. She also says the bond market is pricing in a Federal Reserve rate cut in September.
Market Week: July 22, 2024 (Video)
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The world’s richest countries in 2024
The Economist’s annual ranking compares economies in three different ways
Video: Why Car Repossessions Are Surging This Year
Car repossessions rocketed higher in the first half of the year, a sign of rising consumer distress as the Fed weighs rate cuts. So far in 2024, repos are up 23% compared with the same period last year, according to data from Cox Automotive. Claire Ballentine has more.
How Inflation Impacts Your Financial Plan And What To Do About It
Since 2020, many investors have expressed concerns about inflation. Here is how it impacts your financial plan and some steps you can take to reduce its impact.
Eight Tips For Planning Your Retirement When You Don’t Have Children
When you don’t have children to help you through your golden years, your retirement planning may look slightly different.
