Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here’s how to check.

Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here’s how to check. Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. The funds will be directly deposited into eligible individuals’ bank accounts or sent via paper check. WASHINGTON – Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically […]

How to prioritize year-end gifts, from etiquette experts

Whether you call it “tip creep” or “tipflation,” it’s clear that Americans are being asked to tip more and more — and they’re tired of it. Some 6 in 10 adults view tipping negatively, and 35% say things have gotten “out of control,” according to a survey from Bankrate earlier this year. And it’s no wonder […]

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 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 […]

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 […]