There’s no denying that 2023 will be tough, but focusing on financial planning for the new year might help. From soaring inflation and rising interest rates to the lingering effects of the pandemic and war in Ukraine, we can expect the economic landscape to remain unpredictable for the foreseeable future. Yet, while there is little …
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Heat pumps are becoming increasingly popular for residential housing with rising energy prices and the need to reduce the use of fossil fuel heating systems. Andrew Aitchison | In pictures | Getty Images Are you thinking of a domestic heat pump? New and expanded government incentives, coupled with a steep rise in utility costs, make …
By Joseph Adinolfi Across markets, familiar trading patterns for stocks, bonds and commodities that have held for months are starting to unravel as financial markets grapple with expectations that the US economy will sink. into a recession next year, market analysts told MarketWatch. The S&P 500 index hit its longest losing streak in nearly two …
By Joseph Adinolfi Across markets, familiar trading patterns for stocks, bonds and commodities that have held for months are starting to unravel as financial markets grapple with expectations that the US economy will sink. into a recession next year, market analysts told MarketWatch. The S&P 500 index hit its longest losing streak in nearly two …
At first glance, financial hoarding doesn’t seem like such a bad thing. What’s wrong with asset accumulation? But this good behavior can easily become hoarding when taken too far. When hoarding for fun becomes the goal, you, or someone you know, might be getting into financial hoarding. Like hoarding physical items, financial hoarding can spiral …
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As the end of the year approaches, it may be time to reassess your finances. This year has been marked by record inflation and multiple interest rate hikes. As the Fed attempts to rein in inflation by raising interest rates, there is a strong possibility that the economy will teeter into recession in the coming …
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Across markets, familiar trading patterns for stocks, bonds and commodities that have held for months are starting to unravel as financial markets grapple with expectations that the US economy will sink. into a recession next year, market analysts told MarketWatch. The S&P 500 SPX index, +0.75% had its longest losing streak in nearly two months …
If you’re still looking for a gift for someone special this holiday season, may I suggest Nassim Taleb’s book “Antifragile”. I know it might sound a bit corny, but reading this book would be a great way to start the new year. It was first published 10 years ago, but the madness of recent years …
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Janelle Holland Credit cards are a valuable resource, offering responsible spenders vast rewards, including funds for emergencies, travel points, and cash back. When used wisely, credit cards can also boost your credit score and help keep your finances on track. Here are three things to make sure your credit card works for you: Understand the …
Bear markets, like the one in 2022, usually leave little hiding place for investors. Most stocks are priced on some level of growth, and therefore when fear of a recession or rising interest rates arises, most stocks fall. However, some stocks provide a diversification effect on one’s portfolio, in that they tend to separate themselves …
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