CFP on how to avoid overspending during the holidays: Top tips
From Black Friday to the end of the year, it can feel like there’s a constant pull to spend, spend, spend on an endless number of parties, gifts and events. Without careful oversight, it can be easy to go overboard. As a money editor and certified financial planner professional, spending too much is something I […]
How to trade the market when volatility spikes
In a sharp, late-day selloff on remarks by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, Wall Street’s fear gauge — the CBOE Volatility Index — spiked to 27.62, the highest level since early August . It’s undoubtedly true that equity investors should “not fight the Fed,” and the Fed is not sending bullish signals, at least not […]
How to play a potential biotech breakout in 2025 with options
The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) tracks the performance of the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index, providing exposure to U.S.-listed biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. It is one of the most popular ETFs for investors looking to access the biotech sector, which focuses on cutting-edge advancements in medical research, drug development, and genetic engineering. In this article, I analyze […]
How to Save on Your Streaming Services
Cutting the cord and embracing streaming means getting used to change, as shows jump from library to library and services get bundled together. But one constant you can count on is the ever-upward creep of prices. If your monthly bills have you hunting in the attic for your old DVD player, check out these four […]
How to watch the ‘Yellowstone’ series finale: What to know
“Yellowstone” rides off into the sunset this Sunday — and after six years, it’s time to say goodbye to TV’s most beloved ranching family in Montana. Well, sort of. As fans bid farewell to Taylor Sheridan’s flagship series, there are several spinoffs in the works, including the newly confirmed one that will see Kelly Reilly […]
How to write a holiday rom-com for TV, according to the experts
Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streamers that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”? It’s harder than you may think — but just as fun. Regular writers of Christmas fare for Hallmark Channel, Great American Family […]
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 […]
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 […]
Screen Queen TV reviews: How To Make Gravy, Pop Culture Jeopardy, Earth Abides, Black Doves and The Agency
How To Make Gravy Sunday, streaming on Binge How blessed we’ve been this year to score not one, but two fabulous homegrown Aussie Christmas flicks: Stan’s terrific (and terrifically funny) Nugget Is Dead: A Christmas Story, and now this, the much-anticipated cinematic reimagining of Paul Kelly’s classic track. ARIA award-winning musician Meg Washington and her […]