President Trump is expected to unveil a plan today to let immigrants, who were brought illegally into this country as children, become citizens. Finding a way to make the so-called Dreamers legal citizens is a major issue lawmakers need to resolve before they can balance the budget and avoid another government shutdown February 8th. Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous and Rick Newman break down the details.
Donald Trump told oil industry executives he would dismantle Joe Biden’s pro-electric vehicle agenda as he asked for $1bn (£800m) to help return him to the White House, it has been claimed.
The 7% sell rule is one of the tools nimble individual investors have that larger funds which hold large positions among a wide range of stocks may not.
Americans can improve their net worth through prudent budgeting and smart investments.
Warren Buffett teased a potential Canada bet, predicted Berkshire would surpass $200 billion in cash this quarter, and shrugged off dollar worries.
The halving is a change to Bitcoin’s programmatic monetary policy which cut in half the issuance of new tokens, restricting supply.
Can investors realistically time the market to maximize returns, especially over the long term? According to a recent study from Charles Schwab, perfect market timing is practically impossible. The firm’s research showed that most investors are better off investing as soon as possible using a buy-and-hold strategy rather than trying to predict short-term peaks and […] The post Forget About ‘Timing the Market’: Schwab Research Reveals the Optimal Way to Invest appeared first on SmartReads by Smar
My wife and I are elderly. I have an individual retirement account (IRA) worth about $100,000, and we have a trust set up through our children to protect our assets. If one or both of us have to go into … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: Can a Nursing Home ‘Take Our IRA?' My Wife and I Are Elderly. We Have a $100K IRA and a Trust to Protect Our Assets. appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
Uncertainty is the word of the day, in reference to the near-term economic future. Sentiment will hinge on the inflation numbers due out next week. March’s figure rose to 3.5%, and April’s job numbers showed a marked slowing in the labor market; that combination has stoked fears of stagflation. But – corporate earnings from Q1 are beating expectations, and the stock market has taken a turn for the better with the S&P 500 closing just below 5,200 yesterday. Economic strategists are still optimist
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell made some of the right moves, but failed the delayed gratification test and signaled that he would lower rates. Why? He bowed to political pressure, of course.
In today's turbulent housing market, navigating the path to homeownership requires a more strategic approach than ever. With soaring prices and high interest rates, prospective buyers face myriad challenges. But despite the complexities, financial experts like Dave Ramsey offer valuable insights to guide homebuyers through the process. Ramsey shared three rules for buying a house in a May 6 post on X: 1. Be debt-free. 2. Keep enough money in an emergency fund to cover three to six months of hous