How to write a good AI prompt for personal finance
Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Many Americans are turning to artificial intelligence for financial advice. But getting good or bad advice depends a lot on how well users write their instructions — or prompts — to AI platforms. “I think that there’s a real art and science to prompt engineering,” Andrew Lo, director of […]
Tax Day is here. How to pocket more of your portfolio’s return, per BofA
The deadline to pay the tax man is here – and while it may be too late to slash your 2025 bill, there are a few steps that can help you shave down taxes for 2026, Bank of America found. April 15 is the federal deadline for taxpayers to timely file their income tax returns. […]
How Gen Z investors can cope with stock market volatility
Specker/vedfelt | Digitalvision | Getty Images Amid the U.S. war with Iran, some young investors have gotten their first taste of market volatility. “An early decline can make the market feel unusually dangerous when volatility is a normal part of long-term investing,” said certified financial planner Douglas Boneparth, president and founder of Bone Fide Wealth, a […]
Iran war, oil surge, failing ‘Mag 7’ trade — How to navigate the volatility at PRO Live
Iran war, oil surge, failing ‘Mag 7’ trade — How to navigate the volatility at PRO Live The Iran war is causing oil prices to surge and threatens to push this economy into a rare stagflation scenario of high inflation and low growth. Meanwhile, the once invincible ‘Magnificent 7’ stocks are trailing the market badly […]
How to know when to walk away — according to Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc
At one of the highest points in her career, Amanda Blanc made a decision most executives would avoid — she walked away. In this episode of “Executive Decisions,” the Aviva Group CEO reflects on leaving a senior role with no safety net, the judgment required to know when something isn’t right and how that instinct […]
How to save money on flights as airlines raise prices
Travelers in Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, March 1, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images For budget conscious travelers, it’s gotten harder to escape the rising cost of airfare in recent weeks. Airlines are raising bag fees, adding fuel surcharges and cutting flight schedules to manage the […]
National College Decision Day: How to maximize aid
Students at Stanford University in California. Erin Lubin | Bloomberg | Getty Images In the weeks leading up to National College Decision Day on May 1, students will weigh the pros and cons of each school. But the deciding factor often comes down to cost. For a majority of college hopefuls and their families, the financial […]
How to trade the key earnings of the week from NYSE insider Jay Woods
(PRO Views are exclusive to PRO subscribers, giving them insight on the news of the day direct from a real investing pro. See the full discussion above.) While traders are set to continue focusing on the U.S.-Iran war, New York Stock Exchange insider Jay Woods is watching two key companies reporting earnings on Wednesday. Delta […]
Sequence of returns risk explained
Ciara Houghton | Moment | Getty Images If you’re within a decade of retirement, the current stock market volatility may be a good reminder of a key risk that lies ahead for your nest egg. While stocks tend to offer the best opportunity for long-term growth despite their ups and downs, a persisting market downturn […]
How investors can approach markets’ ‘choppy, bumpy ride’: analyst
Trevor Williams | DigitalVision | Getty Images The stock market rallied on Tuesday, the last trading day of March, inspired by hopes for an end to the Iran war. But it was not an easy month for investors. In March, the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq indices each fell around 5% — capping off […]