A man in Massachusetts writes to ask if he can quit the rat race yet. “[I] just turned 61 and of course got laid off…so I’m thinking it’s time to hang up my hat in the job ring,” he says. He and his wife have $350,000 in individual retirement accounts, and another $200,000 in Certificates of Deposit and an
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This worker is 64, wants to retire in a few months, hates his job, has cancer. He wants to know if he should postpone claiming Social Security until he’s 67. My take on his post was: Wait, what? If I were in this guy’s shoes, I wouldn’t wait long enough to write the post before
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. When you think about changing careers, what comes to mind? A movie montage of quitting your job and finally opening your dream restaurant, or perhaps a childhood vision of you pretending to be an astronaut or rock star? The economic situation today is challenging, but changing careers
Dear Quentin, I have a very happy marriage. We have two teenage children, 13 and 15, who are very well balanced, and who are currently at summer camp. That is costing us $1,500 for one week, and I don’t mind paying it. It’s a rite of passage, and we both see it as integral for
Dear Quentin, I’m a single parent with two kids, and fell victim to an online dating scam. I have no legal recourse as I did this on my own, thinking I was helping someone. My credit has now tanked. I owe $17,000 on one credit card, and I have two loans of $5,000 each. I have
Dear Quentin, In 2018, I was let go from my six-figure job. As a then-57-year old woman, I was unable to find a similar job, even with an MBA. (Some interviewers were even so bold as to ask “how old are you?” which I know is illegal, but what can you really do?) After a
In this article BAC SCHW MS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pedestrians walk by a sign posted outside of a Charles Schwab office on April 17, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Morgan Stanley — Shares of the James Gorman-led bank
With the price of crude oil down 40% from a peak of $122 per barrel reached in June 2022, the good times look to be over for energy stocks. While the S&P 500 Energy Index is down nearly 10% this year, the broader benchmark S&P 500 index is up 18%. The share prices of most
The strength of growth stocks continues in 2023, with the Nasdaq 100 index approaching its previous high from November 2021. It’s the strongest first half on record for the exchange, reflecting a healthy economy with significant growth and receding inflation. But that’s really not the case with the stocks listed below. The stock market rally
Investors remain confident in Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock’s strong position in the generative AI race, despite US-China tensions. NVDA stock has risen 3% in July, outperforming the Nasdaq Index, and has surged 200% this year, reaching a market cap over $1 trillion. While investors are bullish on Nvidia’s potential, there are several key points they should watch
Pros Roomier than most Impressive tech features Outstanding warranty Cons Skip the entry-level model What’s new? Revised styling Infotainment upgrade New X-Line trim The 2024 Kia Seltos is a repeat winner of KBB’s Best Buy Award in its class for its roomy interior, modern technology, and excellent warranty. Pricing starts at $24,390. The Kia Seltos
In this article WAL JBHT OMC IBKR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Western Alliance Bank’s logo is seen on a smartphone. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after hours. Interactive Brokers — Interactive Brokers slid 2.6% after the brokerage firm’s second-quarter earnings missed estimates. The firm reported
Artificial intelligence (AI) is aiming to revolutionize the healthcare sector, forging a new era of medical innovation. As we dive into the realm of the top AI healthcare stocks, it’s imperative to understand the game-changing potential of this technology. According to a Markets and Markets report, the global AI healthcare sector is forecast to cross
If you’ll excuse the pandering to the SEO algorithm overlords, investors must start seriously considering the impact of interest rates on housing stocks to avoid. Basically, all eyes center on the Federal Reserve. While the June jobs report saw the headline employment print run lower than expected, certain nuanced details – such as declining unemployment
Since its inception, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been defying norms and pushing boundaries. Its ambitious mission to “accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy” has propelled it to the forefront of the global EV industry. However, the TSLA stock narrative extends beyond its prowess in EV manufacturing. Its foray into areas such as autonomous driving technology,
Several crypto-related stocks and funds have staged a spectacular rally this year, outperforming major cryptocurrencies, despite U.S. regulators’ ongoing scrutiny of the industry. Crypto exchange Coinbase COIN, -0.91% shares rallied over 190% so far this year, and MicroStrategy MSTR, -0.91%, which holds more than $4 billion bitcoin on its balance sheet, saw its shares up
In this article YELP TSLA CHWY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare video game is inserted into the Microsoft’s Xbox One video game console. Michael Ciaglo | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves before the bell: Activision Blizzard — The video-game
In every economy, the growth of one industry has a positive or negative impact on the other industries they are associated with. Similarly, the growth of the EV industry has led to a massive demand for batteries to run these EVs. Battery makers are trying to expand production to meet the rising demand and according
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) is one of the country’s largest banks. It’s also one of America’s most well-known stocks thanks to Warren Buffett’s 13% ownership stake. While the bank has found itself in a bit of hot water recently, I’ve learned over the years that the Oracle of Omaha isn’t afraid to own controversial stocks
Funds associated with Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment continued to cull shares of Coinbase Global Inc. and Tesla Inc. on Monday, according to recent trade disclosures. The ARK Fintech Innovation ETF ARKF, +1.58% dumped 76,788 Coinbase shares COIN, +0.23% on the day, while the ARK Innovation ETF ARKK, +2.29% sold 127,266 and the ARK Next Generation