Tag: financial services
My father, 49, is marrying his third wife. How do I talk about my inheritance?
My dad recently told me he wants to marry his girlfriend soon and I am concerned he is rushing his estate planning, particularly as it [Read more about this post…]
Ex-U.K. finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng to step down from politics
Kwasi Kwarteng, who served as the U.K.’s finance minister during the mini-budget crisis which saw Britain’s pound drop to its lowest ever levels against the [Read more about this post…]
L’Occitane shares rise on report of potential Blackstone offer
L’Occitane International’s shares rose sharply after a report that Blackstone is considering a bid for the skincare company. L’Occitane’s shares 973, +8.46% gained 9.4% to [Read more about this post…]
Opinion: Do what this deal-making CEO does and find ‘AI proof’ industries for your money
“Despite AI’s rapid advances, computers haven’t caught up to us — for now. ” Over the past 44 years, I’ve started seven companies from scratch, [Read more about this post…]
Car insurance is up 43% since 2022. Here’s how to lower your premiums.
Anyone already feeling burned by sharp increases in their auto insurance rates over the last year should buckle up — it’s only getting more expensive. [Read more about this post…]
Powell says economy’s strength allows Fed to be careful about rate cuts
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Sunday said that the strength of the economy allows the Fed to be “careful” in deciding when to cut [Read more about this post…]
Stock investors fear ‘no-landing’ economy could spell trouble. What’s next?.
While the U.S. stock market has been pricing in a “soft-landing” scenario for the economy, a blowout January jobs report, relatively strong corporate earnings, and [Read more about this post…]
Fourth-quarter earnings are near halfway done. Results have gotten better.
With the U.S. fourth-quarter earnings reporting season almost halfway through, the financial industry is fretting over souring consumer credit. Companies that make shoes and clothes [Read more about this post…]
I’m 72, have $3 million in savings, and want to live with my son when he’s married with children. Can I afford two apartments?
I am 72 with total assets of $3 million. I was a single mother, and my son is now 26, works for the government and [Read more about this post…]
Opinion: Salesforce, AMD, other non-Nvidia Big Tech stocks to watch as AI goes mainstream
In 2023, the AI winners and losers were largely defined by how they found ways to make money from the technology. Nvidia NVDA, +4.97% emerged [Read more about this post…]
