Micron’s Biggest Bear Gets a Bullish Change of Heart
When you’re really excited about a stock, it’s always a good idea to know the other side of the argument. It can be hard to turn a negative eye on something you find appealing, but giving the bear side its due can help avoid huge traps in the investing world. That’s why it was so […]
3 Stocks That Could Put Apple’s Returns to Shame
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has delivered outstanding returns to investors who bet on the company prior to the launch of the iPhone. Even more recently, the stock has been pushing higher. Over the past five years, shares of Apple have more than tripled. But the company is now worth nearly $1 trillion, and it’s still highly dependent […]
You won’t learn these critical money lessons in high school
Learning how to effectively manage money can make a huge difference in high schoolers’ lives. If not immediately, then certainly later on in life. But they don’t often get the lessons they need. Not in school, and not at home, as one high school student wrote on Reddit this week. In her post, she said […]
Americans are making good progress paying back their debts
It was another good quarter for Americans repaying their debts. The percentage of people who are delinquent on their debts — meaning they are 30 days or more overdue — hit 1.73% in the first quarter of 2018, up from 1.64% in the fourth quarter last year, but still below the 15-year average of 2.14%. […]
Should You Raid Your Retirement Account to Buy a House?
Watch Out for Fees and Penalties This is a common enough personal finance question, Jack, and as with everything, it’s really dependent on your personal situation. As a rule, though, raiding your retirement accounts should be your absolute last resort. The key distinction that needs to be made regarding your question is whether you mean […]
5 money moves to make if you’re starting your career
Financial literacy is a skill that’s often honed and improved with time, not something that necessarily comes naturally to those just embarking on their careers. In fact, research from the National Endowment for Financial Education and George Washington University found that only 24% of 23 to 35-year-olds showed basic financial literacy and a mere 8% […]