Putting the squeeze on shorting the market
It has been a year since stores were overrun with panic buys on toilet paper. I recall a similar story I read about a toilet…
Finance
Health Savings Accounts: The underutilized retirement savings vehicle
It might surprise you that one of my favorite retirement savings vehicles is a Health Savings Account. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged savings accounts…
10 things to consider for a successful buy-side M&A experience
COVID-19 slowed merger and acquisition activity, but it is picking up again. M&A can be a great way to take your business to the next…
Streamline refinances: What are they and do I qualify?
With interest rates increasing, but hovering near historic lows, many homeowners are wondering if they should refinance. As of mid-March 2021, rates have increased from…
Your money: If you need to find tax help, try DIY first
Getting help from the IRS this tax season is going to be a challenge. The IRS finally has opened the 23.4 million pieces of mail…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Report sends crops on wild elevator ride Farmers were loving the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wednesday for reporting an unexpected drop in acreage to be…
Your money: Will you really run out of money in retirement?
Many U.S. households retire without enough money to maintain their pre-retirement standard of living. Once retired, though, people often reduce their spending enough to make…
Commodity wrap-up
Cargo ship stuck in Suez Canal The Suez Canal — which connects Europe to Asia — is blocked by a ship run aground. Specialist dredgers…
Your money: Start early to get your house retirement-ready
Many people want to remain in their homes after they retire rather than move to a senior living facility or community. Unfortunately, most homes aren’t…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Crude Crashes as Demand Slides Petroleum’s horrendous tumble this week began Monday, fueled by a strong U.S. dollar and general concerns about slackening demand. The…