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I’m seeing a lot of artificial influences on the economy right now, including low interest rates and the statements made by Fed officials and various politicians. It can be hard to keep track of all that noise, not to mention the company-specific specific news that may affect the investments in your portfolio. It’s for that

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is the most well-known stock market barometer in the world. Since its inception in May 1896, the index has changed its components dozens of times. The first change occurred a mere three months after the index was founded. One of the most recent changes took place in June 2018, when

Rates on 30-year home loans took a big step down Tuesday, but only after taking a much bigger step up on Monday, which had raised the 30-year mortgage average to its highest level in two and half months. Even with Tuesday’s retreat, the average still sits above the 6% mark. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages

The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) encourages the transition to renewable energy sources in rural and agricultural areas. Created by the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, REAP offers grants and guaranteed loans for developing clean energy systems and installing energy-efficient infrastructures such as lighting, insulation, cooling, and more. Key Takeways The Rural Energy for

Rising energy prices—fueled at least in part by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—have made life uncomfortable for many Americans. Though prices for crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, and heating oil are forecast to drop a bit in 2023, the costs of of natural gas and electricity are expected to rise slightly next year. And all these

What Is Student Loan Deferment? A student loan deferment lets you stop making payments on your loan or reduce the amount you pay for up to three years, in most cases. During the deferment period, no interest accrues on federally subsidized loans because the government picks up the interest payments. But interest on unsubsidized loans

When the value of a margin account falls below the broker’s required amount, the investor must deposit further cash or securities to satisfy the loan terms. A failure to promptly meet these demands, known as a margin call, can result in the broker selling off the investor’s positions without warning as well as charging any applicable

Tesla Inc. (TSLA) is an American electric car and power train designer, developer, manufacturer, and distributor headed by serial entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.  Key Takeaways Tesla has several competitors among traditional carmakers, such as Ford and Honda.  Tesla has managed to see success

With all the attention paid recently to fracking – and the oil and gas sectors generally – many want to know where the good investment opportunities are. Are fracking companies set on finding oil or natural gas a good bet? Do we need to invest in fracking infrastructure? Defining Fracking Fracking is short for hydraulic

Editor’s note: Below you’ll find the week 103 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published August 23, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economic recovery progressed slightly for the week ending August 13, 2022, with the overall index score rising by one percentage point to 73

The top nationwide rate for most certificate of deposit (CD) terms was flat this week, with two exceptions. The rate on the top-paying 1-year CD is about a tenth of a point above last week’s, while the 6-month term gained a new dramatic leader, which raised the ceiling to 4.00%. Also notable is that this

Doubling your money is a badge of honor, often used as bragging rights at parties and around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Spurious promises to double one’s money can also be made by overzealous advisors or worse, scamsters and fraudsters. Perhaps the urge to double one’s money comes from deep in our investor psychology—the risk-taking part

Effectively, the gold-silver ratio represents the number of ounces of silver it takes to buy a single ounce of gold. For the hard-asset enthusiast, the gold-silver ratio is common parlance. For the average investor, it represents an arcane metric that is anything but well known. The fact is that a substantial profit potential exists in

Warren Edward Buffett, legendary value investor, turned an ailing textile mill into a financial engine that powered what would become the world’s most successful holding company. Known as the “Oracle of Omaha” for his investment prowess, Buffett has amassed a personal fortune in excess of $100 billion, according to Forbes. He inspires legions of loyal

The Inflation Reduction Act has historic climate provisions, including tax credits, rebates, and subsidies for clean power and electric vehicles. The bill also includes $5 billion in grants to protect forests and more than $20 billion to support climate-smart agriculture practices. These practices are meant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase the storage of carbon in

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 is legislation that significantly impacts Americans in different ways. While the legislation aims to reduce the impact of inflation and address energy issues, it also includes provisions to lower prescription drug costs, especially for those on Medicare. Among its key provisions affecting drug costs, the Inflation Reduction Act

Honda Motor Company announced it is partnering with South Korea-based LG Energy Solution to construct a new battery plant in the U.S., establishing a joint venture (JV) with the battery manufacturer. The new plant would enable Honda to produce lithium-ion batteries to power electric models of its Honda and Acura vehicle brands. Together, LG Energy and Honda will invest

So, you’ve decided to sell investments. Whether you want to be a registered representative (RR) or an investment advisor, the first step in either process is obtaining the proper securities license. The license needed is determined by several factors, such as the type of investments to be sold, the method of compensation, and the scope

Many people are likely unaware of how many entities declare bankruptcy each year. By the end of 2020, 523,917 Americans had filed for bankruptcy. However, the United States isn’t a monolith, and regions can be subject to vastly different financial circumstances than their neighbors. These factors can impact how much credit the average resident or

The crypto market is tough to crack, as it does not adhere to the same rules that the stock market does. It has its own personality, and this can be intimidating to someone who has so far only had experience with trading stocks. Veteran investors themselves exercise a lot of caution when talking about the crypto market’s direction, so you