If there’s a silver lining to be found in the current inflationary environment, it is that Social Security beneficiaries will, in 2023, receive a record cost-of-living adjustment of 8.7%. The adjustment will result in an average of $140 more per month for qualifying people who collect Social Security benefits. While many people will put this
Some of the world’s largest tech companies report earnings this week, including Apple, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Amazon. After shares of Snap (SNAP) sank over 28% on Friday on disappointing revenue, Meta Platforms, Alphabet, Twitter, and Pinterest were all under pressure as well amid fears advertisers may pull back on spending. On Tuesday, Alphabet is expected to post
Some folks choose to invest in video-game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) for the short-squeeze potential. Others might take a position because they’re anticipating strong financial growth from GameStop. However, the best reason to hold GME stock for five years is that the company is going all-in on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the cryptocurrency market. It’s mind-blowing to
Want to strengthen your portfolio’s risk-return profile? Adding bonds can create a more balanced portfolio by adding diversification and calming volatility. But the bond market may seem unfamiliar even to the most experienced investors. Many investors make only passing ventures into bonds because they are confused by the apparent complexity of the bond market and the
Admittedly, EVgo (NASDAQ:EVGO) stock doesn’t represent the only electric vehicle charging company out there. Yet, EVgo is a serious threat to the competition as the company is building out its charging station network at an impressive pace. Besides, EVGO investors should appreciate the fact that EVgo is currently a profitable business venture – not something that
With its next quarterly earnings release a little over a week away, buzz about SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock is again on the rise. While still trading near its 52-week low, SOFI stock bulls anticipate that the fintech firm will beat expectations with its upcoming fiscal results. In turn, propelling shares back up to higher prices.
Index Fund vs. ETF: An Overview Learning investing basics includes understanding the difference between an index fund (often invested in through a mutual fund) and an exchange traded fund, or ETF. First, ETFs are considered more flexible and more convenient than most mutual funds. ETFs can be traded more easily than index funds and traditional
Although the United States is not the largest country on Earth (either by landmass or population), it is the world’s biggest economy in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), a position it has maintained since 1871. GDP measures the total value of goods and services a country produces over a given time period. This offers
Debt vs. Deficit: An Overview Debt and deficit are two of the most common terms in all of macro-finance. They’re also the most politically relevant, inspiring legislation and executive decisions that affect many people. Although people often use these words interchangeably, they are inherently different and the magnitude of each doesn’t necessarily have anything to
On today’s show, Preston and Stig talk to former billion dollar hedge fund manager, Jesse Felder. Jesse provides valuable insights into the market expectations for 2019. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – Why Warren Buffett’s valuation metric for the stock market forecasts around a 0% return over the next 10 years – Why Warren Buffett