Thirty-year mortgage rates eased a bit Thursday, after twice approaching their 14-year high during the past week. The average remains elevated above the 6% mark. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages Rates on 30-year mortgages dropped back a step Thursday, subtracting 11 basis points to rest at 6.20%. Though still elevated, this brings them down from
The article covers the airline stocks to sell during the current downturn American Airlines (AAL): Gigantic debt load which will take years to reverse Allegiant Air (ALGT): Rising fuel costs will weigh down near-term results Delta Air Lines (DAL): Debt to equity ratio is concerning while DAL stock trades at a lofty valuation SkyWest (SKYW):
Last month, excitement about its stock splits, and the expansion of U.S. electric vehicle (EV) tax credits, was enough to get investors fully charged up about Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock. But so far this month, a cooldown in excitement (which I anticipated back in August) has played out. External factors like interest rates, inflation and the
Microprocessor manufacturer Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock has encountered problems in 2022, and they’re likely to get worse. For one thing, issues between China and the U.S. are flaring up, and semiconductor makers like Intel are in the crosshairs. Furthermore, at least two Wall Street experts have provided stern warnings for prospective investors in chipmakers. All in all,
Cathie Wood is well known to invest in stocks that are focused on technological advancements. The CEO of ARK Invest came to the limelight when Cathie Wood stocks skyrocketed in 2020. During that year, the flagship ARK Innovation ETF returned 150% as compared to 16% returns for the S&P 500 index. It goes without saying
Many financial advisors get paid a base salary plus any performance-based bonuses they may have earned that year. However, it really depends on whether the financial advisor is employed by a large company or is a self-employed registered investment advisor (RIA). Salary As of May 2021, the median annual salary for financial advisors was $119,960, according
In this article DOCU RH ZS SPCE TSLA NAVI Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. DocuSign — Shares of the electronic signature company surged 16.4% after DocuSign’s quarterly numbers beat Wall Street expectations. DocuSign also shared revenue guidance for the third quarter above expectations and an outlook for the full year that
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) signed by President Biden on Nov. 15, 2021, retroactively eliminated the ability of most employers to claim an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for wages paid after Sept. 30, 2021. That meant that the maximum ERC per employee for most employers was $21,000, not $28,000, for the tax year
Higher education has long been seen as a ticket to upward mobility in the U.S. In large measure, it still is, with college graduates earning nearly 75% more on average than peers whose education concluded with a high school diploma. Unfortunately, that ticket has become increasingly expensive. The likelihood of graduating with debt from a
The carnage at the stock markets this year has been unprecedented. Naturally, with risk-off sentiment in the market, investors are looking to pivot toward dividend stocks to buy. This has been a bad year for equity investors, which reflects the broader economy. Interest and inflation remain at record levels, which is why investors have gravitated
I’m always on the lookout for the best dividend stocks to buy and dividend stocks under $25 are all the more tempting. The best dividend stocks are doing well in the stock market. They also reward investors for holding them buy paying a monthly or quarterly dividend. With the stock market struggling so far in
Investing in real estate is nothing like investing in stocks and bonds. With the latter two, depending on the type of investment, you may be able to dive right in with perhaps as little as $100. You can exit whenever you wish. It’s not that easy when you’re dealing with real estate. In fact, real
Cryptocurrencies have experienced significant growth in popularity since they were first introduced in 2009. They are somewhat obscure in nature and difficult to understand; this confusion brings about myths and rumors regarding these digital currencies. In no particular order, here are some of the most common cryptocurrency myths, accompanied by an examination of facts to help
Value at Risk (VaR) has been called the “new science of risk management,” and is a statistic that is used to predict the greatest possible losses over a specific time frame. Commonly used by financial firms and commercial banks in investment analysis, VaR can determine the extent and probabilities of potential losses in portfolios. Risk
The best funds for retirees should include solid financial strategies for generating enough money to cover the later-year living expenses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “in 2020, life expectancy at age 65 for the total (U.S.) population was 18.5 years.” Therefore, individuals need to plan ahead for those golden years. Although
Revocable Trust vs. Irrevocable Trust: An Overview A revocable trust and living trust are separate terms that describe the same thing: a trust in which the terms can be changed at any time. An irrevocable trust describes a trust that cannot be modified after it is created without the beneficiaries’ consent. A trust is a
What Is the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX)? The CBOE Options Exchange calculates a real-time index to show the expected level of price fluctuation in the S&P 500 Index options over the next 12 months. Officially called the CBOE Volatility Index and listed under the ticker symbol VIX, investors and analysts sometimes refer to it by
The correlation coefficient has limited ability in predicting returns in the stock market for individual stocks. Still, the statistical measurement may have value in predicting the extent to which two stocks move in relation to each other because the correlation coefficient is a measure of the relationship between how two stocks move in tandem with
For investors with limited time to spend watching the ups and downs of the markets, mutual funds offer a good alternative. Here are a few reasons to give up individual stock picking and turn to mutual funds. Diversification One golden rule of investing for both large and small investors is to go for asset diversification.
As a renter, you’re bound by the terms and responsibilities in your lease or rental agreement. At the same time, federal, state, and local laws protect you against unlawful landlord practices. Here’s what you need to know about your rights as a tenant—under normal circumstances and in the age of COVID. Key Takeaways Federal, state,