Retailers with most China, Vietnam sourcing and how to trade stocks
As trade tensions escalate over President Donald Trump’s tariffs policy , there are some retail stocks investors should watch out for that have significant sourcing exposure to certain affected countries, according to Bank of America. Last week, Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, including a 10% baseline duty that was imposed Saturday as well as a […]
Here’s how to leverage tax-loss harvesting amid tariff volatility
Sean Anthony Eddy | E+ | Getty Images Amid stock market volatility, many investors are seeking portfolio protection. But they could be missing a prime tax planning opportunity, experts say. The strategy, known as tax-loss harvesting, is selling losing assets from a brokerage account to offset other investing gains to lower taxes. Losses are […]
How to spring clean your finances
A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s “Money 101 newsletter with Sharon Epperson,” an eight-part series to help you achieve financial freedom, with special monthly editions to continue to improve your financial well-being. Sign up here to receive the newsletters straight to your inbox. Spring is a great time to refresh your finances […]
Wealth advisor lays out how to play struggling stocks, including Palantir
With a tumultuous first quarter wrapping up, Courtney Garcia, senior wealth advisor at Payne Capital Management, reviewed what to do with some well-known stocks that are under pressure. Garcia joined the 3-Stock Lunch segment on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” on Monday to discuss Palantir , General Motors and Coinbase . Here’s what she thinks of each: […]
Investment fraud is on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself
South_agency | E+ | Getty Images Consumers lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024 — more than in any other type of fraud and up 24% from 2023, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission. Investment scams generally involve claims that a consumer will get big returns by investing in a hot […]
How to price your home to sell in 2025
Lifestylevisuals | E+ | Getty Images Selling a house involves much more than just putting up a “for sale” sign. In addition to some key things to consider — like knowing market conditions, preparing your home for showings and deciding whether to work with a real estate agent — it’s important to get the right […]
How to catch up and secure your future
Listen and subscribe to Decoding Retirement on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Feeling behind on your retirement savings? You’re not alone. Mid-career professionals often face the challenge of catching up while juggling other financial priorities. But don’t despair. In a recent podcast episode of Yahoo Finance’s Decoding Retirement, Stephanie Guild, […]
Here’s who qualifies and how to claim it
Coroimage | Moment | Getty Images If you worked remotely in 2024, you may be eyeing the home office deduction. However, qualifying for the tax break may be harder than you expect, experts say. Only 7% of companies allowed fully remote work in 2024, down from 21% in 2023, according to a ZipRecruiter survey that […]
Here’s how to get a faster tax refund this season, experts say
Andreswd | E+ | Getty Images It’s official: Tax season is open for individual filers and the IRS has started to process 2024 tax returns. If you’re expecting a refund, there are key things to know, according to tax experts. “There are some very simple tips to get the fastest refund possible,” said Mark Steber, […]
How to know if a rental listing is a scam, fraud experts say
Eleganza | E+ | Getty Images It’s exciting to find a new place to rent in your neighborhood or in a new city. That is, of course, unless you get duped. In so-called rental listing scams, scammers will make up listings that aren’t available for rent or simply do not exist in order to fraudulently […]