Tag: Personal finance

How to report a fraudulent credit card transaction? Follow THESE simple steps

With the advancement of technology, credit card use, along with associated fraud, is continuing to rise in the country. This is a consequence of the rapid expansion of digital technology, quick form submission and approval of credit cards. Now, in such a scenario, even a single unauthorised transaction or debit message on the credit card […]

How to talk to your adult children about their inheritance

Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images Older Americans really don’t like talking to their adult children about inheritances, a new study suggests. About two-thirds — 68% — of parents age 55 or older with at least $500,000 in investable assets haven’t told their grown children what they’ll inherit or if they’ll inherit anything at […]

Thinking of investing but keep putting it off? How to take the plunge

OPINION: There’s no perfect time to start investing, but procrastination can equal lost opportunity. Frances Cook shares tips for getting out of your own way. Most people don’t fail at investing because they pick the wrong fund. They fail because they never get started at all. The sharemarket is now easier than ever to buy […]

How to check your credit score and spot suspicious inquiries in your report

Staying on top of your credit score is essential for borrowers in the country, especially as lenders increasingly rely on bureau data to assess creditworthiness. A periodic review of one’s credit report can help in detecting inaccuracies and mistakes. This can prevent identity fraud and maintain healthy personal loan, home loan, and credit card eligibility. […]

How to graduate college with little to no student loans

For the most part, college costs continue to rise, along with the amount students borrow to cover the tab. However, there is an exception. Overall, college tuition has jumped by 5.6% annually, on average, since 1983, significantly outpacing other household expenses, according to a study by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. But when broken down by institution […]

Make the most of health care expenses before end of year

Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images As health-care costs continue to climb, you may want to make sure you’re not leaving valuable tax breaks or pre-tax dollars on the table this year. Rising premiums, steeper deductibles and higher out-of-pocket maximums have put more pressure on household budgets, making year-end planning important, experts say. Among […]

One fintech stock is on fire in 2025. How to bet on more gains using options

I was asked Wednesday about why certain stocks were in an options overwriting fund that, after starting out the year strong, has recently been underperforming. Although I am not one of its fund managers, I do have insight into the investment approach involved. At their core, most option overwriting strategies involve a long position in […]

Meta has taken a beating of late. How to buy the dip with less risk using options

META dropped 9% despite an earnings beat, due to a $15.93 billion one-time tax charge mentioned in their earnings call on Oct. 29. This happened even after they beat revenue and EPS estimates. Since then, META has dropped an eye-popping 20% and is finally showing signs of finding a bottom. Moments like these, where a […]