How to choose the perfect property investment strategy

The UAE attracts different kinds of property investors, and the availability of diverse options means home buyers can choose a unit that is best suited for either a short-term or long-term lease. This decision is usually based on various factors such as rental yields, capital appreciation, location, market conditions, supply and demand and individual investment … Read more

Beware AI stocks trading at rich valuations. How to profit from a pullback using options

Investors have grappled this quarter with how to value an AI-focused company based on its future revenue potential against its current spend to develop the product. We saw the downside to high capex spending without a clear path to revenue growth in META’s decline after earnings. While Palantir (PLTR) is not a direct parallel, it … Read more

How to save for retirement if your company doesn’t offer a 401(k)

Even if your employer doesn’t offer a 401(k) plan, it shouldn’t stop you from getting the most out of your retirement savings. You have other tax-advantaged options available to save for the future, including individual retirement accounts, Roth IRAs or health savings accounts — all of which can help your money grow. These accounts also offer … Read more

How to navigate premium increases for long-term care insurance

Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images Supporting aging parents is an extremely difficult situation that comes with both emotional and financial complications. The cost of long-term care insurance is a prime example. This insurance, essential for covering costs not typically included in standard health insurance or Medicare, such as nursing home stays or in-home … Read more

How to back a lagging lithium miner and still generate income using options

From paleolithic humans mining hematite over 40,000 years ago to rare earth elements, mining is among the oldest industries upon which some of the newest sectors heavily depend. Today, I’m focusing my attention on minerals used in modern technology and presenting a way to use options to play a lithium miner. The strategy gives a … Read more

How To Use The BAT Success Triangle To Master Money And Life

Behavior, attitude, technique. If you think about these three components in any pursuit, which is the most important? For example, let’s say you resolve to get more physically active. What is the order of priority when considering your behavior, your attitude, and your technique? Most of us respond initially with attitude. I mean, surely having … Read more

How to stay protected from pig butchering financial scams? Here are 7 key steps

In simpler terms, pig butchering is a version of smishing where scammers use social media platforms for cyber theft. As the name suggests, the victim is being ‘fattened up’ through validation and friendship before ‘butchering’ i.e. stealing of funds. A simple ‘Hi/Hello’ on a social media platform from a stranger’s profile can turn into a … Read more

How much money Americans in their 40s have in their 401(k)s

If you’re in your 40s and have over $40,000 saved for retirement, you’re ahead of most people in your age bracket. However, you may need to take some proactive steps in order to retire comfortably. The median 401(k) balance for Americans ages 40 to 49 is $38,600 as of the fourth quarter of 2023, according … Read more

Walmart shoppers could claim up to $500 in class action lawsuit

Attention shoppers, you may be eligible to receive up to $500 from Walmart if you purchased certain groceries from the big box retailer over the past six years. But the June 5 deadline to file a claim is quickly approaching. A class action lawsuit filed in Florida claims that “Walmart uses unfair and deceptive business … Read more