National College Decision Day: How to maximize aid
Students at Stanford University in California. Erin Lubin | Bloomberg | Getty Images In the weeks leading up to National College Decision Day on May 1, students will weigh the pros and cons of each school. But the deciding factor often comes down to cost. For a majority of college hopefuls and their families, the financial […]
Dealer vs. Bank vs. Online Lenders Explained
If this is your first time getting a car loan, you probably have a million questions: “Should I get a loan from the dealer?” “Are online lenders legit?” — and everything in between. There are actually three main ways to get a car loan: dealer financing, banks and credit unions (aka traditional lenders) and online […]
Sequence of returns risk explained
Ciara Houghton | Moment | Getty Images If you’re within a decade of retirement, the current stock market volatility may be a good reminder of a key risk that lies ahead for your nest egg. While stocks tend to offer the best opportunity for long-term growth despite their ups and downs, a persisting market downturn […]
How investors can approach markets’ ‘choppy, bumpy ride’: analyst
Trevor Williams | DigitalVision | Getty Images The stock market rallied on Tuesday, the last trading day of March, inspired by hopes for an end to the Iran war. But it was not an easy month for investors. In March, the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq indices each fell around 5% — capping off […]
More People Are Finding Credit Report Errors. Here’s How to Fix Yours
Massive cuts by the Trump administration have seriously diminished the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) oversight of credit bureaus, according to a new ProPublica report. Launched in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the CFPB was designed as an independent agency tasked with enforcing consumer regulations for credit card companies, mortgage servicers and other financial institutions — […]
Travel Insurance 101: When It’s Worth Buying and How to Find the Best Policies
In 2026, booking a trip at home or abroad can feel laced with uncertainty. Conflict in the Middle East is causing flight disruptions across the globe, while frequent government shutdowns in the US are leading to unprecedented wait times at the airport. Amid the travel chaos, some insurance policies, like “cancel for any reason” (CFAR) […]
Nvidia is in a deep correction and super cheap. How to trade a bounce with options
Investors have been using the largest company in the world — Nvidia — as a cash machine this month. Nearly 20% off its all-time high, the AI leader has dropped from a $5 trillion market cap to a $4 trillion valuation in just a few quarters. I want to use options to possibly establish a […]
How To Get Cheap Gas at Wholesale Clubs
Costco, the mammoth wholesale retailer known for its affordable gold and $1.50 hot dogs, is set to open its first standalone gas station in Mission Viejo, California. Costco has been a competitor in the fueling space since 1995, but its gas stations have always been built alongside its warehouse stores. Now, the company is expanding […]
This athleisure giant is primed for a sharp move lower. How to trade it using options
Lululemon (LULU) was one of the great post-pandemic premium retail winners, but that narrative is beginning to break down just as the macro backdrop turns more hostile. With the Iran war creating an oil shock, inflation pressures are reaccelerating at a time when consumer demand is already starting to soften. In a stagflationary environment, premium […]
This tech stock is primed for a big move higher. How to trade it using options
The prolonged market dry spell we have endured since February is finally starting to show cracks, revealing some actionable setups as equities try to build a base. That said, with the Cboe Volatility Index still lingering in the 20s, this is not the time to go heavy. Trading volume and frequency must remain strictly controlled. […]