How to save on Thanksgiving costs despite inflation

Tetra Images | Tetra Images | Getty Images Families preparing for Thanksgiving will find that turkeys are cheaper this year. The U.S. bird population recovered from last year’s avian flu, boosting supply and helping push down prices. This year, a 16-pound frozen whole turkey costs $27.35 on average, a 5.6% decrease from 2022, according to […]

How to bet on a comeback in energy stocks, which look primed for a bounce

The energy sector has been beaten down since September and is stuck in a downtrend. However, markets don’t usually go up or down in a straight line. When markets go into oversold or overbought conditions, it is common to see counter-trend rallies. In the chart below, I am using the SPDR Energy ETF (XLE) , […]

How to use Apple Watch to calculate tip and split the check

Your Apple Watch can help you calculate the tip and split a check at a restaurant with just a few taps. The feature is built right into the calculator app, and all you need to do is enter the amount of the check, the percentage you want to tip and the number of people with […]

How to trade the biggest reports this week, including retail giant Walmart

Investors will get a glimpse this week on the state of the consumer with a slew retail companies slated to report earnings. Among the companies scheduled to post their earnings are Target, Walmart and Home Depot. Those reports will come as investors fret over the possibility of a recession taking hold next year. The third-quarter […]

How to prepare for the ‘survivor’s penalty’ before a spouse passes

Nosystem Images | E+ | Getty Images Many older women outlive their spouses and may not expect higher future taxes after suffering from the loss. But there are ways to prepare, according to financial experts.  American women have a significantly higher life expectancy than men, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and […]