General_4530/Getty Images Market volatility refers to the degree to which the price of a security or index changes over a period of time. Market volatility can occur for a variety of reasons, including economic news — such as tariffs — or an unexpected shock, such as the release of a…
Put options are a type of option that increases in value as a stock falls. A put allows the owner to lock in a predetermined price to sell a specific stock, while put sellers agree to buy the stock at that price. The appeal of puts is that they can…
Credit Sesame explains how global market chaos, triggered by new tariffs and economic uncertainty, could put your credit at risk in unexpected ways. A sharp drop in the stock market and international backlash to U.S. tariff policies have reminded consumers that financial turbulence does not stop at national borders. Whether…
Key takeaways The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card rewards structure makes it one of the most generous travel credit cards on the market today, especially when you consider its $95 annual fee. The card’s lucrative sign-up bonus only adds to the allure for cardholders who are interested in a top travel…
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Forty-six percent of respondents favor international stocks over the coming year. Thirty-nine percent picked U.S. stocks to outperform international stocks. Fifteen percent said the returns between the two would be about the same. The preference for international stocks was a divergence from the fourth quarter,…
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There are two types of credit checks: a soft pull or inquiry and hard pull. A soft pull is a surface-level glimpse at your accounts and credit history with no impact on your credit score. Soft pulls are typically performed by a potential employer or credit card issuer, or when…
Vladimir Vladimirov/Getty Images While the exact amount is up for debate, the IRS estimates that it loses billions of dollars each year due to taxpayers underreporting the income they receive from trading cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. For several years, the agency has been working to better enforce the rules…
Key takeaways The Venmo Debit Card* provides unique benefits to regular Venmo users, offering cash back rewards at specific merchants and more ways to access their Venmo balance. Despite its benefits, the Venmo Debit Card may not be suitable for those seeking rewards on more purchases or individuals wanting to…
Key takeaways The Discover it® Secured Credit Card and The secured Self Visa® Credit Card1 can both help you build or fix your credit. The Discover it® Secured Credit Card comes with no annual fee and earns ongoing rewards, although a traditional upfront security deposit is required. The secured Self…
Glasshouse Images/Getty Images Americans are often told to “invest for the long term,” but what exactly does that mean? Long-term investing is about focusing on goals that are still far off and ignoring short-term market gyrations that, while unsettling in the moment, are insignificant over time. One way to decide…
FG Trade/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways If you’re looking for ways to improve your credit score quickly, the secured Self Visa® Credit Card might be able to help. This is a secured credit card to show credit bureaus that the account holder is a responsible borrower…
Key takeaways The secured Self Visa® Credit Card is a good tool for building credit when you have bad or no credit history and don’t yet have enough money for a security deposit, but it’s not for everyone. Self helps cardholders build credit by giving them a good credit mix…
The Good Brigade/Getty Images Key takeaways There are a few different ways to pay for your child’s education, including 529 plans and custodial accounts, like UTMAs and UGMAs. Both 529 plans and custodial accounts offer parents and guardians a way to save and invest for future educational needs, but they…
Key takeaways Grants are a great option for small businesses looking for financial support to start or expand their operations without taking on debt Federal grants, made available through different branches of the U.S. government, provide funds to small businesses across multiple industries Regional and state-level grants may offer smaller…
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