How to invest $50,000 in 2025 to generate safe income
Yields on cash are cooling, but investors who want to earn a little interest on money they need to keep safe still have options in 2025. The Federal Reserve, which convenes for its final two-day meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, is broadly expected to trim interest rates by a quarter point, bringing its target range […]
How to know when it’s time to take profits in your 2024 winners using charts
Several stocks have seen exceptionally strong rallies in 2024 following base breakouts in 2023. Names like Palantir (PLTR) and Applovin (APP) , which are up roughly 325% and 765% year-to-date, have “gone parabolic” post-election. In steep uptrends like theirs, it can be difficult to determine when it is appropriate to take profits, and we can […]
Here’s how to retire a millionaire, according to finance pros
Goran Babic | E+ | Getty Images Building a $1 million nest egg may seem an impossible feat. However, amassing such retirement wealth is within reach for almost anyone — provided they take certain steps, financial advisors say. “You might think that, ‘Well, I have to become a Silicon Valley entrepreneur to become rich,’” said […]
How to keep generating income from a tech-stock winner using options
As our Meta (META) trade from early November approaches expiration with 77% of the maximum profit captured, we are rolling the position to maintain our bullish exposure. META has now broken out above its $600 all-time highs and is forming a solid base above this level, signaling the potential for another leg higher. The stock […]
Here’s how to pay for taxes on your Roth IRA conversion, advisors say
Srdjanpav | E+ | Getty Images More from FA Playbook: Here’s a look at other stories impacting the financial advisor business. When a Roth conversion is completed, you’ll owe regular income taxes on the converted balance, based on your current-year taxable income. Ideally, you’re “managing the tax bracket,” said CFP Jim Guarino, managing director at […]
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Trump outlines vision for second term; pardon for Jan. 6 Capitol rioters, immigration reforms | N18G In his first post-election television interview, President-elect Donald Trump outlined key priorities for his second term. He announced plans to take executive action on his first day in office to end birthright citizenship, a move expected to face legal […]
How to play this struggling tech stock for upside, while protecting for the downside
Virtually all investors aim to identify stocks that offer growth potential while being reasonably priced relative to their fundamentals. This approach is often associated with legendary investor Peter Lynch, who advocated for a balanced approach to investing. I have found an example of one such stock and how to play it with options. To characterize […]
How to buy a health care turnaround story at a discount using options
Dexcom (DXCM) , a leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, has positioned itself as a standout in the medical device space by leveraging innovation to maintain dominance despite rising competition. The company’s investments in digital health platforms and integration with consumer brands further solidify its competitive advantage. Investors are starting to pay attention to […]
How to ‘tariff-hedge’ your European portfolio, according to TS Lombard
As Europe faces the prospect of tariffs on its exports to the United States, TS Lombard has advised investors in the region on how to “tariff-hedge” their portfolios. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump warned ahead of his election win that he would introduce a blanket tariff of up to 20% on all imports . This week […]
A key U.S. inflation report looms over Wall Street. How to trade it
The October personal consumption expenditures price index report has many investors wondering how it may impact the postelection market rally. The S & P equal weight index has outperformed the market cap-weighted S & P 500 since Nov. 5. On top of that, more than 100 S & P companies hit new highs on Monday. […]