A 'bear market' looms. What exactly does that mean?
"Bear market" is a term used by investors to describe a steep and sustained market downturn. Technically, it's a drop of 20% or more from recent...
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Recession is ‘likely,’ former SEC chief economist says. Here’s his advice for how to prepare
While the impact of a possible recession may be felt broadly, households will experience it to varying degrees. Still, there is advice that is universal.
The CEO of the world's second-largest alternatives firm is optimistic about a light recession
Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield Asset Management, talked about inflation, the energy transition and Elon Musk.
Improving the Regulatory Environment for Entrepreneurial Capital Formation: JOBS Act 4.0
Crowdfund Insider David R. Burton May 16, 2022 Passed with large bipartisan majorities and signed into law by President Obama, the 2012 JOBS Act was a...
Emergency savings take a hit as households adjust their finances amid high inflation, study shows
The average reduction in monthly contributions to emergency accounts is $243, according to research.
Why it's a good time for young investors to put money in the market
"These are the times that we should take advantage of the market's volatility and continue to invest," said financial advisor Anh Tran of SageMint Wealth.
It's best to stay the course with your 401(k) amid choppy markets. But there are moves you can make to get ahead
Retirement savers may be tempted to sell amid recent market shocks. Experts say it's best to stay the course. But there are moves you may consider.
Crypto exchange FTX U.S. moves into stock trading
The U.S. affiliate of crypto exchange FTX said Thursday it plans to roll out zero-commission stock trading.
Climbing interest rates mean good news for annuity buyers
Annuity buyers hand cash to insurers that pay regular income for the rest of the buyer's life. Pay rates are now rising along with interest rates.
Rising fuel costs are a massive problem for business and consumers — Here's why they're so high
Consumers are grappling with record high gas prices, but the surge is also hurting businesses.
AML laws have failed
UK Law Society Gazette Jonathan Goldsmith May 16, 2022 Warren Buffett famously said: ‘Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked.’...
You can't put money in a health savings account once you're on Medicare. A House bill to change that comes with tradeoffs
While a bipartisan House bill would let Medicare enrollees contribute to health savings accounts, it also would eliminate a couple of current HSA benefits.
Gas prices just hit a new record high. Here are a few ways to cut down the cost
With gas prices at an all-time high heading into the peak summer driving season, these savings tips can help cut down the cost of filling up.
Crypto exchange FTX U.S. gets into stock trading
The U.S. affiliate of crypto exchange FTX said Thursday it plans to roll out zero-commission stock trading.
Why BNPL Swedish giant Klarna has sights set on Canada
FP Stephanie Hughes May 17, 2022 Swedish fintech leader Klarna Bank is planning to establish a product development and tech hub in Toronto as it looks...