Donald Trump’s Tax Plan May Carry a Hefty Price Tag
On paper, Donald Trump’s tax plan is very attractive. But ultimately, to deliver on his promises, Trump might have to add about $9 trillion in debt over 10 years. His tax proposal would reduce revenues...
View ArticleWhen to Dump a Stock
Brokerages are fast to sell you on a stock, but offer little help when it’s time to sell your stock and cash out. Knowing when to dump a stock is one of the biggest hurdles for investors. Long-term...
View ArticleU.S. Business Investment Plans Drop for the Second Straight Month
Business investment plans in the US dropped in September for the second straight month, indicating that economic growth halted in the third quarter. According to data released on Tuesday by the...
View Article7 Expert Tips on Dividend Investing
Dividend investing requires diligence and experience. When first-time investors start investing dividends, they need a little help from experts to ensure that they lower the risk of their investment....
View ArticleMastering Factor Investing
Factor investing is now gaining prominence. It is an investment strategy in which securities are based on characteristics that are typically associated with higher returns. These pre-determined...
View ArticleEvil Investment Tricks You Must Avoid
Investors deal with many “evil” tricks that can hinder their investment portfolio. Smart investors know that many of these “tricks” can be used to their advantage. The five investment tricks you must...
View ArticleMotley Fool Calls Goldman’s BRIC Fund “Bloody Ridiculous”
Goldman Sachs merged their BRIC fund in October into an emerging markets equity fund. Investors and analysts alike have concluded that the BRIC was used more as a marketing tool and the concept...
View ArticlePitfalls of Sustainable Investing
Sustainable investments focus on companies that incorporate ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) criteria into their long-term strategies. Over the last few years, sustainable...
View ArticleWhat You Must Know About Dual-Class Voting Structures
The financial aspect of investing can be mathematically complex, but those who invest in publically traded companies can typically rely on a simple 1-to-1 ratio when it comes to voting power. The...
View ArticleZuckerberg Backlash Hinders India Internet Project
When tech-CEO and founder of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg offered the nation free internet access, India thanked him by saying “No thanks, Zuck!” In a country in which only 15.1% of the population are...
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Supreme Court Rejects Challenges to NFL Settlement
The U.S. Supreme Court in mid-December declined to order any changes to a legal settlement the National Football League had struck with retired players who had alleged the League hid the dangers of...
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3 Important Life Events That Could Affect Your Insurance Policy
The U.S. health insurance market is now a regular fixation in news reports as legislation to repeal parts of Obamacare gets underway. People have pitted strong arguments on both sides of the debate...
View ArticleStudy Finds Older Drivers Less Adept Than Young at Texting Behind the Wheel
Most studies of distracted driving suggest that the risk of causing a car accident decreases with age, as older drivers gain the experience to limit distractions and to recover more quickly if...
View ArticleAustralians Lose $13.3M in First Half of 2017 to Investment Scams
Investment scams in Australia cause $13.3 million in loses to investors. The figure shows the highest number of reports on record being people ages 35 to 44 and those that are 65 or older, according to...
View ArticleServiceMaster Subsidiary Terminix Releases Eye-Opening Pest Report
ServiceMaster’s (SERV) subsidiary Terminix, a leading pest control company in the U.S., released an eye-opening report on bed bug infestations across the United States. The report, which lists the top...
View ArticleSeveral States Report a Decline in Opioid-Related Workers’ Comp Claims
Several states are seeing a decline in opioid-related workers’ compensation claims, a new study shows. The report comes as many states are implementing new opioid policies to address the growing...
View ArticleUK Lenders to Curb Consumer Lending in Biggest Cutback Since 2008
Lenders in the United Kingdom are planning the largest cutback in consumer loans since 2008, according to the Bank of England. The statement comes after repeated warnings of the strong pace of lending...
View ArticleOnly 5% of Employers Offer Guaranteed Income for Retirement, Survey Says
Traditional pensions still provide income to millions of retirees today. Many use that money, along with their Social Security, to cover everyday expenses. Some have investments, but those are saved...
View ArticleDelaware Ruling Brings Major Changes to M&A Litigation
Following a Delaware Chancery Court ruling that said the court would scrutinize merger and acquisitions, shareholder litigation will be moving from Delaware to federal courts. A report from Cornerstone...
View ArticleTesla to Disrupt Auto Insurance Market with InsureMyTesla
Tesla Inc. (TSLA) stock remains down over 3% since the start of November. The company is planning on disrupting the car insurance industry with the introduction of InsureMyTesla. The division is a car...
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