Easy money will fuel asset bubbles, but it won’t save the global economy from the next recession. That’s according to Ted Bauman, senior research analyst and economist at Banyan Hill Publishing. “The key lesson from historical experiences is that central banks can ease monetary conditions all they want, but they can’t force people to use easy
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Navigating a stormy market. Getty After a rough week, many investors are asking whether to buy the dip or sell before things get worse. Wayne Himelsein has navigated two crashes and many storms over the last 18 years and still nearly doubled the S&P 500’s return. Wayne says its easier to find great stocks in choppy markets than in
McDonald’s and Starbucks stocks are on the mend since going public. The shares of the two largest American franchises are beating major averages by a big margin, as the two companies deliver what Wall Street is always looking for, defying critiques: strong growth on the top and bottom line. “Revenue, and EPS upside and a
We buy real estate investment trusts (REITs) for their yields first and foremost. Show us the money! Dividend growth is good, too. A 4% yield looks twice as nice if we believe our income will double in just a few years. After all, a 4% payer that boosts its dividend by 10% won’t yield 4.4%
Beyond Meat, the food company that manufactures, markets, and sells plant-based meat products, is changing the image of Dunkin’ Brands from a donut to a “vegan” company. For years, Dunkin’ Donuts—the Mass.-based franchise — was known for its donut collection; and the coffee that makes a nice addition at breakfast time. That was back in
You can overpay for your 401(k) , mutual funds or IRAs, but may never know it. As long as I can remember, I’ve been writing and talking about this hidden truth, although few investors even know to ask the question about how much they are paying. Most every mutual fund — in or outside of
When it comes to playing defense, most fund managers’ hands are tied. Getty After a 10-year bull market, it’s easy to forget how bad things can get. Not long ago, between 2000 and 2010, the S&P 500 lost 5.7% a year. The current bull market is already the longest on record. With Brexit, a trade
Money growth Saving money. (Photo by / Getty) Getty From retired investors needing to meet living expenses to conservative stockholders who simply wanting a consistent income stream, many investors are attracted to monthly dividend payments. Ned Piplovic, a contributor to MoneyShow.com and the editor of DividendInvestor, highlights four-favorite investment offering monthly payments. Sabine Royalty Trust
What is “autopilot spending”? According to a new report by the Urban Institute, “Fiscal Democracy in the States: How Much Spending on Autopilot?“, this is spending that “is determined before governors propose or lawmakers negotiate a budget.” And according to their analysis, based on a high- and low-end estimate (that is, varying definitions of what
Person Getty Smart, sensible and empowering. That’s how I describe – Trust Your Doctor, but Not That Much – Be Your Own Best Healthcare Advocate. Reina S. Weiner, the author of this new book, takes all of us on a journey to discover how to take control of our healthcare. She’s written a guide to
Guest Contributor, Alex Murguia, Ph.D., CEO of Retirement Researcher The most valuable asset 99% of us will ever have is our ability to generate income. The reason we go to school and university is to harness the ability to tap into our human capital potential to create an income stream. With skill in hand, you
Japan’s decision to restrict exports of three chemicals used in the production of semiconductors and display screens to South Korea could affect Samsung’s product launch; and give Apple an edge over its Korean competitor. That’s according to Rolando Hernandez, vice president of Valid, a mobile solutions provider. “The edge that Apple could have over Samsung
Learn how to create a no regrets retirement plan Getty As many of you know, a traditional obituary contains the name of the passing person as well as their surviving loved ones, including spouses and children. Well several years ago I created a Google Alert for my name, “Robert Laura,” so I could keep track of
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Photo credit: Getty Getty How far would you go to get financial aid? Here’s what you need to know. Financial Aid: College If you’ve followed the headlines this year, you’ve undoubtedly read about the largest college admissions scandal in U.S. history. You also may have read
It’s a staple of late-night television advertising. Charitable organizations asking people to send a regular monetary donation to improve a child’s life through access to education. And as noble a pursuit as that is, it has largely overlooked an entire segment of the most destitute in developing nations. An organization called Unbound realized this need
Will interest rates really get the chop everyone thinks they will as 2019 rolls into the home stretch? The smart money certainly thinks it knows. Beyond tomorrow’s rate cut (which the pros see as all but in the can), futures traders predict two more chops—in September and December. But here’s something no one will tell
Would you prefer to receive $1,000,000 or a magical penny that doubles in value for 31 days? This question is the basis for some of my favorite lessons when I’m teaching personal finance workshops to undergrads, grads, and employees. Let’s see if you can guess the answer too! The Magical Penny DepositPhotos Wandering on the street one
They call it an alligator pear in some parts of the United States. And while it’s referred to as a palta in Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina, there are at least 10 other names for it in Spanish-speaking countries. And I don’t even know how I’d inquire about one in the northern Spain community of Basque
If you had $179 more a month what would you do with it? It’s a question that those paying back student loans must ask themselves. That’s because $179 is the median monthly student loan payment, according to new data by JP Morgan Chase Institute. It accounts for 5.5% of income, on average, but that can
Why would someone draft their own will? An attempt to save money? Possibly, but the people I see who write their own wills can usually well afford to pay a lawyer. Perhaps it is ego driven – they think, “I’m smart, I can figure this out.” Or maybe, with all the do-it-yourself information that is