Heightened uncertainty around government policy, a selloff in growth stocks, and concerns of a consumption slowdown left US indices lower for the month, with the S&P large cap index down 1.42% and Russell small cap stocks off 5.45% MTD.
Global stocks came out of the gates strong, gaining 3.36% in January following impressive back-to-back years that saw them gain 22.20% in 2023 and 17.49% in 2024.
2024 was a fabulous year for US stocks, following a similarly strong year in 2023. As I read different market opinions on expectations for 2025, I am a little unnerved by the rosy picture being painted by most of them.
This is a comprehensive guide to year-end financial planning opportunities. Use this checklist to make smart moves before we close out the year.
Sometimes, making smart financial choices is as much about avoiding common financial mistakes as it is about anything else. The following 10 missteps are very common but also can be very harmful.
Managing money can be a big undertaking. Many individuals are highly skilled and motivated people. While this is a positive in most cases, it can sometimes lead people to think they can do everything themselves, including managing their finances.
Why has there been a significant surge in housing prices? Learn how we got here, and what to expect for the future.
Short selling has gotten a lot of attention in 2021. Groups of retail traders on Reddit and other social media platforms have orchestrated targeted buying campaigns in a deliberate attempt to generate short squeezes.
While both bitcoin and dogecoin have been labeled as potentially risky investments due to cryptocurrencies' high volatility, they seem to be changing how money will work in the future.
It’s common to hear that people are pursuing either a risky or conservative portfolio, but what really goes into these ideologies?
Keeping track of finances on a daily basis can be difficult. Luckily, a variety of websites and apps have been created to do a lot of the dirty work. Use the following tools to aid in budget creation and spending habits among other things.
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