How to Wire Money: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to wire money Choose a provider Before you start the wire transfer process, you need to choose a provider to handle your transfer. You can go directly through your bank, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FTC), or use another money transfer service, like Western Union or Moneygram. Regardless of which you choose, transfers […]
Chip stocks are losing their mojo. How to trade it using options
With semiconductor stocks losing momentum over the past few weeks, Intel’s strength is starting to show some cracks and at risk of a pullback. Here’s an options strategy to capitalize on the potential decline. After being in the lead of the semiconductor industry for nearly 2 decades, Intel’s design and fabrication model become their Achilles […]
How to spot and overcome ‘ghost’ jobs
Fangxianuo | E+ | Getty Images There can be ample roadblocks during a job hunt, including so-called “ghost” jobs. These can be phantom listings for jobs that don’t exist, or those posted such a long time ago that it seems the job may not be available. Luckily, there are ways for job seekers to sidestep […]
How to check your EPF account balance? A step-by-step guide
The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) stands as an excellent avenue for retirement savings in India. It promotes consistent savings by involving contributions from both employees and employers. The automatic deduction from your salary for EPF renders it an exceedingly convenient method for retirement savings. Below is an outline of the contribution framework: Employee’s contribution: Typically, […]
How to trade this energy play attempting a turnaround as oil tops $80
As oil prices climb above $80 for the first time since late last year, energy stocks are roaring back with strength across multiple timeframes. As we review the energy sector, SLB stands out as a stock where value can be unlocked by the current environment. We’ll review an options trade to play the name. Despite […]
How to bet against Nvidia using options if this is the top of the AI rally
Investors have been riveted by the AI surge over the past year, however the entire chip sector and its associated stocks are displaying signs of a potential pullback. We’ll review a bearish options set-up that wins if the semiconductor sector pulls back from highs. Considering this, I’m contemplating a bearish trade on Nvidia (NVDA) , […]
How to avoid the ‘survivor’s penalty’ before a spouse passes
Jessie Casson | Digitalvision | Getty Images It’s hard to lose a spouse, and a costly surprise makes it even more difficult, especially for older women — higher taxes. But financial experts say there are several ways to prepare. In 2022, there was a 5.4-year life expectancy gap between U.S. sexes, according to data from […]
How to know when this stock market bull run is over
With the S & P 500 making new highs seemingly every week and now up more than 25% from its October low, a common question from clients has been, “How long can this possibly continue?” No one knows that answer, but we’re going to cover three extremely important traits that the market must maintain for […]
Time to sell Nvidia? How to trade stocks that have ‘gone parabolic’
When stocks are in steep uptrends, it can difficult be difficult to determine when a meaningful corrective move is going to take place. We all want to capture as much of the uptrend as possible, especially when momentum is strong, but there is risk inherent to steep uptrends, which makes it important to have a […]
Financial fraud targets older adults. How to recognize it
10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images In an increasingly digital world, the specter of financial fraud looms large, especially for older adults. My experience with an 81-year-old client offers a stark illustration. While assisting “Emma” (not her real name) with email issues, I witnessed her vulnerability to scams firsthand. Despite my repeated warnings over […]