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Mortgage rates jumped yet again Monday, resulting in the third time within a week that they’ve established a new 14-year high. The 30-year average is now above 6.5% and at its highest level since fall 2008. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages The 30-year mortgage average rose another nine basis points Monday, taking it up almost

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) is a global semiconductor company. It sells microprocessors, chipsets, graphics processing units (GPUs), development services, server and embedded processors, and technology for game consoles. The company has two major segments: Computing and Graphics; and Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom. The top shareholders of AMD are Dr. Lisa T. Su, Harry A.

The main benefit to owning stocks is to gain value from a company growing its business. But some stocks offer side benefits in the form of shareholder perks. Perks can range from discounts on products the company sells to free services. Some perks only require shareholders to have at least other share. Others have a

Editor’s note: Below you’ll find the week 106 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published September 13, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economic recovery made strong gains in the week ending September 4, 2022, as the index score rose to a score of 76 out

Some experts have warned that Bitcoin could experience a new low, sending its price down to $12,000. A series of macroeconomic events, such as the rise in the federal reserve rate and inflation data, have played a significant role in predicting the price of Bitcoin. The prediction has come at a time when the crypto

There are a number of reasons to consider a Roth individual retirement account (IRA) rollover, which moves funds from an existing traditional IRA (or another retirement account) into a Roth IRA. A Roth conversion is especially attractive if you expect your future tax rate to be higher than your current rate. And if your earnings

Want to retire early? A Roth IRA conversion ladder could help you tap your tax-sheltered retirement accounts before age 59½—without the usual 10% penalty. With a Roth conversion ladder, you shift money from a tax-deferred retirement account—such as a traditional IRA or 401(k)—into a Roth IRA. But unlike a standard Roth IRA conversion, you do

On September 20, Nasdaq (NDAQ) announced the launch of “Nasdaq Digital Assets,” a new business that will provide a cryptocurrency custody service to institutional investors. Key Takeaways Nasdaq competes with established crypto players such as Coinbase to attract institutional investors. The stock market operator offers crypto custody as well as expands its services. It has

The oil and gas penny stock universe is composed of small companies involved in the exploration, extraction, refining, and transportation of oil and gas products. These stocks typically trade below $5 per share. The oil and gas industry also includes companies that provide drilling and well maintenance services. Some examples of these penny stocks include Kosmos Energy Ltd., Abraxas

What Is a 529 Savings Plan? Families need to save as much as possible, as early as possible to get ahead of rising education costs. According to a research report from CollegeBoard.org, the average cost of attending a public four-year college, including tuition and fees, in the 2021 to 2022 school year is $10,740 for an

Return on investment (ROI) is a measurement of how much money, or profit, you have earned on an investment as a percentage of its total cost. This article looks at two ways to calculate the ROI for real estate investments. Key Takeaways Return on investment (ROI) measures the profit you have made (or could make

What Causes a Stock to Increase and Fall? Uncertainty is a central feature of the stock market. Prices rise and fall as speculators place their bets, based on uncertain predictions of future price movements. In most cases, these price changes are fairly gradual. But sometimes, the price can rise or fall astronomically in a matter

What can we learn about U.S. tax law from the complicated picture of former President Donald Trump’s taxes that emerged from a study published in The New York Times about his personal and corporate returns? On Sept. 27, 2020, 48 hours before the first presidential debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and then-President Donald

Welcome aboard, one and all—and mind the dip. Another wave of selling crashed into U.S. equity markets last week, with all three of the major averages suffering their fourth losing week in five. That summer comeback rally that started in mid-June is starting to smell more and more like a bear market bounce. The Dow

Making payments on student loans can feel like a daunting task, especially if you’re struggling financially. If you’re looking for a way to reduce your monthly payment and improve your cash flow, refinancing is one strategy. However, before you decide to refinance, it’s important to consider your personal situation and determine whether it makes sense

When you get a federal student loan, you’re assigned a servicer. This student loan servicer manages various aspects of your federal student loans, including repayment and what plan you end up on. Unfortunately, working with student loan servicers doesn’t always result in the best outcome for student loan borrowers. Let’s take a look at what

Insurance can help defray much of the cost of giving birth, but you may still face a significant bill for hospitalization and other medical services. Even with insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost of giving birth ranges from about $2,700 to $3,200 depending on whether you need a cesarean section, according to a recent Kaiser Family

Investors seeking exposure to the Hong Kong stock market might consider exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Historically, Hong Kong has thrived as a global financial center and capitalist economy, and it largely has continued to do so since it became a semi-autonomous region of China in 1997. But during the past two years, Hong Kong’s democratic government

Investors who want to own stocks in the technology sector may decide to buy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the Nasdaq. When investors refer to the Nasdaq, they typically refer to the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index, which is composed of more than 2,500 companies. Companies in this group vary widely in size and quality, including struggling

Inverse VIX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer investors a straightforward way to bet against the future direction of market volatility. The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), also known as the market’s “fear gauge,” is the most widely used benchmark of volatility. Inverse VIX ETFs make use of complex financial strategies to move in the opposite direction of