Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion. Here’s how to pick the best payout

Between Uncle Sam and the winner’s home state, that headline number could be cut in half by the time it reaches their hands. Landon Buzzerd Associate wealth advisor at Grant Street Asset Management Eight states don’t tax lottery winnings. They are: California, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. The next Powerball […]

People hate budgeting. Here’s why — and how to reframe it

Lock Stock | Digitalvision | Getty Images Americans hate to budget. However, reframing the concept can yield more positive results, experts said. They “cringe” at the word budgeting, said Winnie Sun, co-founder of Sun Group Wealth Partners, based in Irvine, California. “It’s sort of like telling someone they need to diet and eat healthy,” said […]

Too many eggs in 1 basket? How to diversify while owning a few stocks

Here’s our Club Mailbag email [email protected] — so you send your questions directly to Jim Cramer and his team of analysts. We can’t offer personal investing advice. We will only consider more general questions about the investment process or stocks in the portfolio or related industries. This week’s question: I thought Jim mentioned having around five […]

How Maersk is evolving to become a logistics powerhouse

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Each year about 90% of world trade is transported by ship. In addition to its fleet of 672 vessels, Maersk the world’s second largest container shipping company and runs one of the globe’s largest port terminal businesses with 64 terminals. To offset […]

How long should you stay at your job? How to switch strategically

A majority of Americans, 95%, said they plan to look for a new job this year, according to a January 2024 survey by job site Monster. Money is a big reason, with 45% of workers saying they need a higher income. Data from the Federal Reserve shows that job switchers increase their salaries more quickly, on average, than […]

Chip stocks are losing their mojo. How to trade it using options

With semiconductor stocks losing momentum over the past few weeks, Intel’s strength is starting to show some cracks and at risk of a pullback. Here’s an options strategy to capitalize on the potential decline. After being in the lead of the semiconductor industry for nearly 2 decades, Intel’s design and fabrication model become their Achilles […]

How to spot and overcome ‘ghost’ jobs

Fangxianuo | E+ | Getty Images There can be ample roadblocks during a job hunt, including so-called “ghost” jobs. These can be phantom listings for jobs that don’t exist, or those posted such a long time ago that it seems the job may not be available. Luckily, there are ways for job seekers to sidestep […]

How to trade this energy play attempting a turnaround as oil tops $80

As oil prices climb above $80 for the first time since late last year, energy stocks are roaring back with strength across multiple timeframes. As we review the energy sector, SLB stands out as a stock where value can be unlocked by the current environment. We’ll review an options trade to play the name. Despite […]

How to bet against Nvidia using options if this is the top of the AI rally

Investors have been riveted by the AI surge over the past year, however the entire chip sector and its associated stocks are displaying signs of a potential pullback. We’ll review a bearish options set-up that wins if the semiconductor sector pulls back from highs. Considering this, I’m contemplating a bearish trade on Nvidia (NVDA) , […]