NEW YORK (NerdWallet) — One of the biggest retirement mistakes you can make is not realizing what you don't know. I regularly hear from people in or near retirement who misunderstand how Social Security works, dramatically underestimate life expectancies or…
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets sank Monday after crude prices surged following an attack on Saudi Arabia's biggest oil processing facility. Market benchmarks in Europe dropped after Asian markets mostly closed lower, while Wall Street futures were down slightly.…
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock markets around the world took an apprehensive step backward Monday after an attack on Saudi Arabia's biggest oil processing facility sent the price of oil surging. The attack, which Yemeni rebels said they were behind,…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) — Sifting through a credit card's terms and conditions can be daunting. The language isn't always straightforward, and it's not uncommon to feel lost. Two-thirds of consumers report fully understanding credit cards' rewards offerings, according to J.D.…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks gave a mixed performance in early trading on Friday as health care, banks and industrial companies gained ground and offset a decline in technology stocks. Still, stocks are on track for their third straight…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) — Sustainability, labor conditions, politics and other issues prevalent in the news have left many consumers wondering how to be socially responsible. For some, this seems like an impossible task. "Trying to create a perfect world or…
BANGKOK (AP) — World stock markets rose cautiously Thursday as investors awaited the European Central Bank's decision on how much stimulus it will provide the economy. Sentiment also was brightened by hopes that China and the U.S. are moving to…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose in early trading after the U.S. and China took more steps to ease tensions in their long-standing trade war that threatens to hurt the broader global economy. Technology stocks led the gains for…
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Wednesday amid some signs of easing tensions between the United States and China on trade issues. Investors seemed to be cheered by China's move to exempt American industrial grease and some other…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks moved higher in early trading on Wednesday as investors snapped up technology companies following China's move to exempt some U.S. products from a recent round of tariffs. The tech sector, which has much to…
GRAMBLING, La.– The Grambling University Foundation, Inc., the lead fundraising arm of Grambling State University, has announced Argent Financial Group will serve as its Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO). Details were shared in a press release. “Argent Financial has been…
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed Tuesday as investors awaited action from global central banks amid concern that U.S-China trade war is hurting economic growth. Asian markets finished mostly higher, European shares were mostly down and Wall Street appeared…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks moved broadly lower in early trading Tuesday as investors again back away from technology companies. Technology stocks led the losses in the S&P 500 for a second straight day. Microsoft fell 1.8% and PayPal…
NEW ORLEANS — It's obvious, but we'll say it anyway: To run a flourishing startup, you have to get your finances straight. Next month, Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation will host three sessions focused on…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading Monday as rising bond yields lifted banks and AT&T powered gains in the communications sector. AT&T soared in heavy trading after activist investor Elliott Management announced a $3.2 billion…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) — Breaking up can be hard to do if the other party doesn't want to let you go. People who move out of high-tax states may learn this the hard way — through a residency audit. States…
TOKYO (AP) — Global stocks mostly rose Monday as investors digested economic data and hoped for central banks to step in to nudge up growth. Germany's DAX was up 0.3% to 12,224, while France's CAC 40 fell 0.2% to 5,595…
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly rose Friday ahead of U.S. jobs data for August, on renewed hopes for U.S.-China trade negotiations next month, and as the Chinese central bank's cut one of its interest rates. Economists have forecast that…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) — What you do with your paychecks in college can affect your financial life long after you toss your graduation cap. By saving money and repaying debt now, you're doing Future You a huge favor. Of course,…
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks moved broadly higher on Wall Street Wednesday as investors pivoted to riskier holdings a day after taking shelter from the latest salvos in the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China. Investors snapped up…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) - Spreadsheets and savings goals aren't sexy. That's probably why great love stories, when retold, don't delve into household finances. But money is a central part of any relationship. And how you deal with it (or don't)…
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets were mostly lower Tuesday amid revived jitters over U.S.-Chinese trade tension, while wrangling by British lawmakers over whether to try to postpone Brexit saw the pound fall further. Benchmarks in London, Frankfurt and Hong…
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell broadly on Wall Street Tuesday as markets opened after a long weekend to expanded tariffs between the U.S. and China. Technology companies led the decline. The sector is particularly sensitive to swings in trade…
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks climbed broadly on Wall Street in early trading Friday as the market extended a recent rally and closed in on a big weekly gain after four straight weeks of losses. Despite marching higher most of…
BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks rose Friday on hopes that next month's U.S.-Chinese talks might produce progress toward ending a costly tariff war over trade and technology. Investors were encouraged by a Chinese government statement Thursday that its penalties on…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) — Credit card companies want to turn your unused credit line into cash that you can borrow for things like home improvements or unexpected expenses. But accepting this loan offer may not be the best choice for…
BEIJING (AP) — Stock markets turned higher on Thursday on hopes for more talks next month on the trade war between the United States and China. European indexes rose after Asian ones closed lower, with futures pointing to gains on…
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks marched broadly higher in early trading on Wall Street Thursday, adding to the market's solid gains from a day earlier. The rally came as investors held out fresh hope that new talks between the U.S.…
BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks were mixed Wednesday as political wrangling over Brexit heated up and investors looked for developments in the U.S.-China trade war. Markets in Europe declined after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked Queen Elizabeth II to…
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are mostly higher in early trading on Wall Street Wednesday as gains in health care and other sectors outweighed losses in technology companies. Investors continued to shift money into U.S. government bonds, driving long-term bond…
