Category: Investments

Everyone wants enough money to do the things they like. Sometimes that requires us to do a bit of planning. Sometimes it means doing tedious stuff we’d rather not. Young people are in a unique position when it comes to saving money. They have the time and flexibility to take greater investment risks than older...

Key Points XPO Logistics stock is rising by nearly double digits during Friday’s trading session.  Markets have placed a lot of faith and confidence in the company’s future potential.  Despite some slight contractions during the year, markets are focusing on the prospects of XPO. 5 stocks we like better than Schneider National Shares of XPO (NYSE:XPO) have...

Friday 25th August is set to be the most popular day to move home in 2023 with four times more households than average planning to move on that day. 5,500 moves are expected on this date, making it the busiest day for removal companies. August is the most popular month to move for the last...

As Anne Frank eloquently said, “No one has ever become poor by giving.” Donating to charity is one of the most rewarding acts, with several benefits for your mental, societal and financial health. If charitable donations have yet to become one of your financial habits, this is the year to make it happen. Here’s what...

Key Points General Mills’ uncharacteristic downtrend has produced a three-month losing streak. However, the last such streak in August 2021 was followed by a 45% run to record highs. The forward dividend yield is now at 3.2%, which is well above the consumer staples sector average of 1.9%. If General Mills rebounds 8% as the...

Key Points Starbucks had a mixed Q2 but posted record results and guided for growth.  Analysts have lowered their price targets for the stock but still see it trending higher by 10%.  Dividends and share repurchases help support the market and will continue in 2023 and 2024.  5 stocks we like better than Starbucks Starbucks...

When your 9-to-5 isn’t cutting it, money-making apps can help you put a little extra cash in your wallet with minimal effort and even less commitment. There are a number of different money-making apps to choose from, from ones that pay you for shopping online to ones that help you save without even thinking about...

Are you thinking about taking a home equity loan or home equity line of credit to pay for renovations and repairs or put toward your kid’s college fund (or your loans)? Borrowing is just one way to leverage the equity in your home for cash. Another option is a home equity investment. Though this alternative...

Tax-loss harvesting is a beautiful thing. At its most simple, it’s an investment strategy where you sell an investment at a loss with the goal of reducing your capital gains tax bill. This is possible to do on your own, with a financial advisor, or with a robo-advisor. Automated tax-loss harvesting with the help of...

If you’ve been thinking about getting into the short-term rental game and then you remember that, oh wait, you don’t have the funds to buy a whole property outright, let’s talk about your options. One of them is reAlpha. reAlpha offers fractional ownership in investment properties, specifically short-term rentals, and uses AI-based tech to pass...