Personal Finance
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Aug. 31
Oil prices rose and U.S. stocks fell after American forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first military...
How Is My Gold Taxed?
Gold glimmered into 2026, reaching an all-time high of $5,500 per ounce. And despite a summer slump, it’s back on track at around...
Loss Assessment Coverage: The HOA/Condo Blind Spot
There is a perceived convenience to belonging to a neighborhood homeowner’s association (HOA) or owning a condominium. All the extras, like groundskeeping, a...
The Legal Risks of Volunteering
Giving back to the community can be rewarding. It’s an opportunity to make a positive impact. But well-intentioned volunteer work may come with...
How to Recreate a Paycheck in Retirement
If you’ve been collecting a paycheck for the past few decades, you’re probably used to having a steady and predictable stream of income...
Credit Card Invisible Surcharges and Swipe Fee Changes: How to Avoid Surcharges at Checkout
Checkout screens are getting more complicated. A restaurant bill, contractor invoice, or online order can now include an extra 2 to 4 percent...
US Leveraged Single-Stock ETF Boom May Be Cooling
Red-hot demand for high-risk leveraged and inverse single-stock exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may be starting to cool.The increasingly volatile bull market has fueled investor...
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Aug. 24
U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish as the countdown ticks toward potentially market-moving events coming later in the week.The S&P 500 slipped...
