How to read financial statements: The basics
A company’s financial statements are like a report card that tells investors how much money a company has made, what it spends on and how much money it currently has. Knowing how to read a […]
Top 50 safest cities in the US
For many homebuyers, safety is a top concern when shopping for a house. It can influence where you feel comfortable living, and safety ratings can have a big effect on local housing market trends. If […]
Tips for buying a home in the winter
Sunny days can mean that more people are primed to go out and look at houses. There’s the common adage that spring or summer is one of the best times to buy a home. After all, in […]
When to count your home equity as part of your net worth
Your home may be your largest asset, but should you include it in your net worth calculations? In some situations, it’s a good idea, and in others, not so much. Some say you should list […]
How to calculate stock profit
You’ve just sold some of your stocks and were lucky enough to make a profit. Now, like Scrooge McDuck rubbing his hands together with dollar signs in his eyes, it’s time to find out exactly […]
8 steps to buying a vacation home
If you’re like many Americans, you dream of having a beach house, a desert escape, or a mountain hideaway. Perhaps you’re tired of staying at hotels and want the comforts of home at your fingertips. […]
History of the stock market
The stock market can feel like a vast nebulous force that’s difficult to comprehend. Yet these markets had humble beginnings in Western Europe in the 1600s. From then to now, here’s what you need to […]
What is a stock market crash?
A stock market crash is defined by double-digit declines that happen quickly across a broad stock market index or group of related indexes. As the coronavirus pandemic swept the United States in February 2020, the […]
Short-term vs. long-term investments
Financial goals exist on a timeline that stretches into the future. Some goals, like buying a new car, might take place in the near future, perhaps inside just a couple of years. Others, like retirement, […]
How do negative interest rates work?
When you put money in the bank, the bank pays you interest. In exchange you allow them to lend out your cash to other bank customers. But what if that interest rate was negative? Would […]