Author: super@dmin
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10 things more important for your money than the midterms
Worried about what the elections will mean for you and your money? Relax. When it comes to your money, you’re better off paying attention to these ten other things, all of which are more important. Unlike politics, you can actually exert more direct control. Here are 10 ways you can help change your future today:…
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As America votes, traders look to profit on the volatility
Tuesday’s midterm elections are expected to garner the largest voter turnout in more than 40 years, but voters aren’t the only ones paying close attention. Traders interviewed by MarketWatch say that events like Tuesday’s elections, which can shift the balance of power in Washington, can create a surge in volatility that makes short-term trading more…
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Europe Markets: Europe ends lower amid global political worries
Europe’s main stock benchmark was under pressure on Tuesday, finishing the session in the red, as investors battled political worries across three regions, with the outcome of U.S. midterm elections front and center for investors. What are markets doing? The Stoxx Europe 600 SXXP, -0.26% ended 0.3% lower at 362.55, its second straight loss after…
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Currencies: Dollar steady as currency traders await midterm election results
The U.S. dollar was in a holding pattern Tuesday as voters headed to the polls in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. Results will begin rolling in Tuesday evening, though the implications of the vote likely won’t be known until late Tuesday or the early hours of Wednesday morning. Democrats are expected to…
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CryptoWatch: Bitcoin’s share of crypto market slides to 5-week low
Major cryptocurrency prices were moving higher Tuesday, led by XRP, the coin that runs on the Ripple protocol, which is showing double-digit gains in Tuesday trading. Meanwhile, the underperformance of bitcoin, the No. 1 digital currency, has pushed its share of the overall cryptocurrency market to a 5-week low of 51.8%. Bitcoin BTCUSD, +0.24% traded…
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4 million-dollar investing myths you need to stop believing
I’m continually amazed at the investment misconceptions that lure people into cheating themselves out of long-term returns. Some are little more than plausible-sounding rules of thumb passed from person to person without much careful thinking taking place. Let’s look “under the hood” at four examples. These million-dollar investing myths prompt investors to effectively rob themselves…
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5 ways target-date funds let investors down
Target-date retirement funds are among the greatest modern financial inventions that benefit investors. But they’re not perfect. This is the second of three articles in which I will outline a lifelong two-fund, low-cost strategy that is likely to generate terrific long-term returns. In the first article, I wrote: “For investors who want to make a…
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Outside the Box: I retired at age 35 — here are 7 lessons I learned working in the corporate world
While my time working a full-time job is slowly drawing to a close, I will never forget the lessons I learned meandering my way through the “grind”. The fact is corporate America was not what I had expected it to be coming out of college. In some ways, it was better, but in others, not…
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Why new tax rules make Roth accounts better than ever
Free? Everyone likes free. Add on “tax-free,” and it’s even better. The Roth accounts offer a fantastic way to accumulate money tax-free. New tax laws make Roth accounts look better than ever. The Tax Cut & Jobs Act lowered marginal tax rates, but, those rates revert to higher levels in 2026. No one knows if…
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Outside the Box: At some point you’ll retire. Here’s how to avoid screwing it up
You will retire one day—and, if you want to spend your final decades in even moderate comfort, it won’t be cheap. Not too concerned about saving for retirement right now? Here are five uncomfortable realities: 1. You’ll almost certainly live to retirement age. Sure, you could go under a bus before then. But that isn’t…