How to Financially Prepare for a Natural Disaster

Climate change has made hurricanes, wildfires and other natural disasters more prevalent and devastating in recent decades, with a huge economic impact in the US. Average losses from insured catastrophes have risen 700% since the 1980s, according to the Insurance Information Institute. And the National Centers for Environmental Information predicts wildfires will cause roughly $5.6 […]

Money Talks Podcast: How to invest your first S$100,000

Dexter Tiah was only two years into his first job when he accumulated enough to start his first S$100,000 investment portfolio. The investor and author of the personal finance book Laughs, Losses and Lessons, shares with Andrea Heng how he achieved this.  Source link

Here’s how to prevent a costly divorce

We all know divorces are not uncommon in the U.S. Some of the most public splits over the years have included those of celebrities such as Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, and most recently, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner. In 2021, there were nearly 700,000 […]

How to protect yourself from mis-selling by banks? 7 tips for savvy banking

When visiting a bank branch to purchase a financial product, it is essential to understand the various forms of mis-selling that can occur. Mis-selling refers to the unethical practice of selling financial products to customers without providing accurate and complete information about the product, resulting in the customer making ill-informed decisions.  “Banks must ensure their […]

Here’s how to use exchange-traded funds in your portfolio, experts say

Morsa Images | Getty Images Whether you’re a new or a seasoned investor, exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are one option for your portfolio, depending on your goals and risk tolerance, experts say.  ETFs are a wrapper for individual assets such as stocks and bonds, similar to mutual funds. However, many ETFs have better tax efficiency […]

How to achieve financial goals faster with step-up SIPs this new year?

Diwali signals the commencement of a new year for numerous Hindus in India. Spanning five days, this festival is marked by the illumination of lights, vibrant fireworks, and festive feasts. The significance of designating this celebration as the harbinger of a new start lies in its association with the goddess Lakshmi, the revered Hindu deity […]

How to save on Thanksgiving costs despite inflation

Tetra Images | Tetra Images | Getty Images Families preparing for Thanksgiving will find that turkeys are cheaper this year. The U.S. bird population recovered from last year’s avian flu, boosting supply and helping push down prices. This year, a 16-pound frozen whole turkey costs $27.35 on average, a 5.6% decrease from 2022, according to […]

How to bet on a comeback in energy stocks, which look primed for a bounce

The energy sector has been beaten down since September and is stuck in a downtrend. However, markets don’t usually go up or down in a straight line. When markets go into oversold or overbought conditions, it is common to see counter-trend rallies. In the chart below, I am using the SPDR Energy ETF (XLE) , […]

How To Cancel Car Insurance

Whether you’re switching car insurance providers or selling your car, you can cancel your current insurance policy at any time. It’s a simple process that typically doesn’t take much time. That said, you’ll need to consider the timing and potential fees before you terminate your insurance. Below, CNBC Select explains how to cancel your car […]