Dear Quentin, I have heard that if someone just leaves you $1 in their will, you cannot receive anything from their death. Is this true? My father passed, several years ago, and my sister eventually sold the house. I just don’t know if it would be worth it to see if I’m entitled to something
Month: October 2022
In this article GXO NVMI NVMI-IL SNX GOOGL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The logo of Alphabet Inc’s Google outside the company’s office in Beijing, China, August 8, 2018. Thomas Peter | Reuters With an ugly September in the rear-view mirror, it’s tempting for investors to make impulsive decisions. The three major indexes ended
Source: rhendrikdwenz via Shutterstock [Editor’s note: “5 Reasons ‘Cathie Wood Stocks’ Could Double in 2023” was previously published in July 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Many of you are familiar with Cathie Wood, the famed stock-picker and founder of ARK Invest. She focuses on investing in disruptive
The Fed’s key interest rate target now stands at 3%-3.25%, way up from 0%-0.25% at the beginning of the year. That means, for all companies, borrowing money is becoming much more expensive. As a result, healthcare companies losing a great deal of money will have trouble obtaining new loans they can afford to pay off, and
The substantial divorce rate in America—50% of marriages end in divorce—has engineered the creation of various types of spousal support through which one ex-spouse is required to pay the other. In most cases, the higher-earning spouse is required to pay the lower earner a certain amount, although there are exceptions to this. The tax rules
Here’s a potential inflation hedge to save money in a time of rising costs and interest rates: a rising credit score. People with “very good” credit scores could avoid nearly $50,000 in extra borrowing costs for a mortgage, credit card, car loan and personal loan that people with “fair” credit would have to pay. The
John Jagerson here. The one positive aspect of a bear market is that valuations are low. As long as traders can focus on the underlying fundamentals and maintain a long-term view, bargains during a bear market can be very profitable. In my and Wade’s view, the best stocks right now are positioned to take advantage
There’s no doubt about it: XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) wants the world to know that the company just unveiled a new SUV. That’s all fine and well, but was this event enough to assuage investors’ concerns about XPeng? So far, the answer is no. The Chinese automakers’ dwindling deliveries, along with macroeconomic issues, are legitimate issues and could
The job market has its ups and downs but is always competitive. Because of this, it is imperative that you do all you can to set yourself above and apart from the competition by honing and highlighting your skills that are in high demand by employers. To help you on this path, below are the
Following a dramatic year of controversial rulings, the Supreme Court begins hearing new cases on Monday with a full agenda. The court overturned abortion rights and expanded gun rights in June as the new conservative supermajority began to exert its influence. Some of the court’s most important upcoming cases focus on the future of affirmative action, equal treatment of LGBTQ people, and the control of
In this article FRPT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Inti St Clair | Tetra Images | Getty Images Company: Freshpet (FRPT) Business: Freshpet manufactures and markets natural fresh meals and treats for dogs and cats in the United States, Canada and Europe. The company sells its products under the Freshpet brand, along with Dognation
What will be the next big thing in technology? Some futurists have made the case for quantum computing stocks. Quantum computing aims to reimagine the future of advanced calculations. Historically, computing power has grown at a predictable rate largely constrained by Moore’s Law. This is the observation that as the number of transistors on a
The potential for high returns and stable income streams have made real estate investment trusts, or REITs, a popular investment vehicle. However, not all REITs are created equal, especially with a potential recession hanging overhead. On today’s list, I take a look at three REITs to sell. The reasoning for my bearishness on these particular
As of today, Oct. 1, 2022, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for the 2023–24 academic year. Both incoming and current students will have until June 30, 2024, to submit their completed FAFSA form. Additionally, legislation passed in 2021 means that the FAFSA will be different for this academic year.
Sometimes it pays not to dismiss market lore. They said September was usually bad. They were right. The S&P 500 SPX, -1.51% will enter the last trading day of the month having shed 7.95%. Worries over inflation and higher borrowing costs – not to mention a bond crisis in the U.K. – took their toll.
In this article NKE MU AMLX RCII Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Nike (NKE) – Nike slumped 10% in the premarket after it reported a 44% increase in inventories for its latest quarter, and said it would offer more discounts heading into the holiday season.
So you’re interested in the best micro-cap stocks to buy now? Congratulations! You may be on the road to sizable tax deductions from severe capital losses. In all seriousness, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission would like to have a word with you. First, let’s talk about definitions. Whether they are the best micro-cap stocks
In general, when markets trend lower, it makes sense to invest in blue-chip stocks. They tend to have a low beta and also provide regular cash flows through dividends. Yet, not all blue chips are created equal. Based on macroeconomic or company-specific factors, there are some you want to buy and some blue-chip stocks to
Reverse Mortgage vs. Forward Mortgage: An Overview If you’ve never heard of a forward mortgage, there’s a reason for that. The term refers to traditional mortgages and is rarely used, except in comparison with a reverse mortgage. Whether you go with a forward or reverse mortgage depends upon where you are at this point in
Sometimes, it’s hard to know who or what to believe. Such is the case when it comes to the ongoing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) probe into Cassava Sciences (NASDAQ:SAVA). As the biopharmaceutical company contends with data-manipulation allegations, traders have to figure out what to do with SAVA stock. There may be evidence that the