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Thoughts of the American Frontier, also known as the Wild West, often conjure up visions of lawlessness and expansion into new unknown territory. This period is often characterized by volatility, risk, reward, and loss. Feelings of what it was like in the Wild West often hit close to home for those who find themselves within

People have many different styles and tastes when it comes to money, but making your money grow is typically considered the most fundamental investment objective. The best way to accomplish this goal will vary according to factors such as the investor’s risk tolerance and time horizon. However, there are some key principles and techniques that

Imagine heading out for a hard day’s fishing and returning with a gem that stuns fishermen across the nation? That’s exactly what happened to Mark Rand and his son Luke, who caught a rare, bright blue lobster off the coast of Maine on Aug. 11, 2022. The father and son, who between them have at

In the month since the Fed announced its fourth rate hike of the year, certificate of deposit (CD) rates have now risen across all the major terms. But over the most recent week, the top rate in many terms was flat, while you can now earn more on a 2-year CD, but less with a

Investing is a way to set aside money while you are busy with life and have that money work for you so that you can fully reap the rewards of your labor in the future. Investing is a means to a happier ending. Legendary investor Warren Buffett defines investing as “the process of laying out

Stock chart patterns often signal transitions between rising and falling trends. A price pattern is a recognizable configuration of price movement identified using a series of trendlines and/or curves. When a price pattern signals a change in trend direction, it is known as a reversal pattern; a continuation pattern occurs when the trend continues in

Lotteries are a big business. Hopeful individuals dreaming of huge and potentially life-changing cash prizes spend a significant amount of cash every month. Lottery proceeds help fund public sector programs, including education, park services, and funds for veterans and seniors. The Mega Millions and Powerball lotteries have become a key feature of monthly consumer spending

Slightly less than half of e-filed tax returns are self-prepared; paid tax preparers complete the rest. Of course, many taxpayers who complete their own returns do so with the help of tax software, such as Intuit TurboTax, TaxSlayer, and H&R Block Online. Whether you’re better off with a software package or a tax pro depends

Shares of AMC (AMC) fell 42% yesterday as its new APE preferred shares began trading, while major cinema operator Cineworld warned of potential bankruptcy.  AMC’s APE units debuted yesterday after being distributed to investors as a special dividend. The company said investors would receive one APE share for every share of Class A AMC stock they own, effectively

Five companies, including cryptocurrency exchange FTX US, have been served with a cease and desist letter by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The letters have been sent over issues related to “false and misleading statements” regarding the companies being insured by the FDIC. The companies that have been sent these letters are FTX US,

A completely cashless society sounds appealing to some, and although we’ve made strides to making it possible, it is not yet a reality. Despite the magic of PayPal, Square, credit cards, and mobile wallets, some of us need to carry around cash. While we can choose from a rich array of singles, fins, sawbucks, Jacksons, $50s, and Benjamins,

Options trading may seem overwhelming at first, but it’s easy to understand if you know a few key points. Investor portfolios are usually constructed with several asset classes. These may be stocks, bonds, ETFs, and even mutual funds. Options are another asset class, and when used correctly, they offer many advantages that trading stocks and

Expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate hike at its upcoming meeting in September have shifted following yesterday’s release of minutes from the Fed’s July meeting. Ahead of the release, traders had been evenly divided between an increase of 50 basis points (bps) and an increase of 75 bps, according to CME Group, based on fed funds futures data.

As central banks around the world have been aggressively raising interest rates to combat inflation, Turkey’s central bank is taking a very different approach. Despite inflation soaring to nearly 80%, Turkey’s central bank announced it has decided to cut its interest rate from 14% to 13%. It had been at 14% for the past seven months. Analysts had

Cineworld Group PLC (CINE.L), a leading global operator of movie theaters, is considering bankruptcy protection, including a Chapter 11 filing in the United States. Based in the United Kingdom, Cineworld is the second-largest cinema business in the world, based on the number of screens. It operates in 10 countries with 751 sites and 9,189 screens.

Thailand is a good example of a developing country that, with rapid economic growth, has graduated from the ranks of undeveloped countries in just a generation or two. It was a low-income country in the 1980s, but the World Bank upgraded it to “upper-middle-income” status in 2011. From 1960 to 1996 its economy grew by

A certificate of deposit (CD) is a financial product that is similar to a typical savings account and is offered by banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) and the National Credit Union Association (NCUA) insure CDs for up to $250,000, making these types of investments practically risk-free. Unlike

The U.S. stock market’s four-week winning streak came to an end last week with all major indexes wearing red. The Nasdaq, where the gains have been the most robust, fell the most—dropping more than two-and-a-half percent for the week, while the S&P 500 fell a little over 1%. Futures to start off this week are

Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) offers an audio-streaming subscription service. The company monetizes its service through monthly fees for its premium subscription service and through sales of advertising associated with its free streaming service. Spotify offered services globally in 184 countries and territories, and had 406 million monthly active users (MAUs) and 180 million Premium Subscribers

It is not uncommon for large U.S. corporations to pay no U.S. income taxes despite making billions of dollars in profits. In fact, 55 of America’s largest companies paid no income taxes over the three-year period from 2018-2020, all while generating hefty profits. Many even received tax rebates adding up to hundreds of millions of