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“Hey guys, I’m not rich.” This is what my 20-year-old daughter told me that she said to her college roommates when they started picking out expensive decor to purchase. I didn’t know it at the time, but Celeste was practicing “loud budgeting”, a recent trend among Gen Z and Millenials in which people are encouraged … Read more
Apple (AAPL -0.29%) has become known for launching products that make a splash. That led to large revenue and profit growth that fueled share price gains, creating a lot of wealth for long-term shareholders. The business has a market capitalization of over $3 trillion, putting it in rarefied company. Narrowing the time frame, how much … Read more
The stock market hates surprising economic news. To prove it, stocks plummeted on Monday following a worse-than-expected July jobs report and a rise in the unemployment rate, spinning fears that the US economy is edging toward a recession — whether that’s the case or not. Markets were also apparently rocked by economic news from Japan. … Read more
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock’s price, but are they really important? Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let’s see … Read more
More than a dozen federal statistical agencies are having a harder time producing quality data. Part of the problem is fewer individuals filling out the surveys that power this data. Add staffing and budget shortages, and the American Statistical Association says the mission of these agencies is at risk. Former Chief Statistician of the U.S. … Read more
Some 20,000 crypto tokens are already available, but more new cryptocurrencies are launched every year, adding more alternative coins to the mix. Despite fraud and other issues at crypto exchanges and some crypto projects, the new coins keep debuting and traders keep buying. Here are some of the most widely followed new cryptocurrencies and what … Read more
You’re shopping around on Amazon and find exactly what you want. Even better, it’s on sale for a great price. But wait — the deal is restricted to Amazon Prime Members only. This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. … Read more
When my clients first build a budget, I notice they often make one key mistake: They don’t include saving or paying off debt as a line item. They plan for the expenses they know they’ll have, like rent and necessities. Then, they assume they’ll use any leftover money for other goals, but it’s an afterthought. … Read more
Insights > Embrace energy efficiency for instant and long-term savings 08/06/2024 As kids go back to school and get back to a routine, you may be thinking of how you can get your home ready for the next season. Score instant and long-term savings by upgrading to energy-efficient products. With Entergy Mississippi Entergy Solutions programs, … Read more
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock’s price, do they really matter? Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use … Read more