The internet is making you a worse investor
Every month is a good month to beef up your financial literacy. But there is a special focus on it this month, since October is National Retirement Security Month. One…
The drop in expected S&P earnings is in the sweet spot for big stock-market gains over the next 12 months
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – It’s good news that the S&P 500’s earnings per share in the fourth quarter will likely be significantly lower than in the fourth quarter of last…
Mortgage rates dip slightly to 6.66%, but have doubled from a year ago
The numbers: Mortgage rates took a breather from its march towards 7% this week, as the economic outlook looks uncertain. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% as of Oct. 6,…
Inflation is going to fall just as fast as it rose, and that’s investors’ cue to enter the stock market
When central banks, most notably the Federal Reserve these days, move too aggressively on interest-rate increases, things break. Believe it or not, this is bullish in the twisted thinking of…
The case for making chips at home again
Semiconductors — or chips — are everywhere. Even if we seldom see them, they essentially power our digital lives. In August of this year, President Joe Biden signed the Chips…
American households and businesses are seeing their savings deteriorate as ‘financial fragility’ rises
After socking away savings during the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, American households and businesses are watching their financial cushions rapidly deteriorate as prices have soared and the Federal Reserve…
Why New York’s David Geffen Hall now has 138 restrooms after its $550 million upgrade
With the reopening of Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall in New York City this month after a $550 million makeover, there’s talk aplenty about the revamped venue’s much-hyped improved acoustics.…
Thousands Of Americans Take To The Streets Across America In Women’s March For Reproductive Rights
Hundreds of protests are happening nationwide as Americans are joining women in marching for reproductive rights. The DC march: Thousands of people march in national women’s day of action in…
This Week on TRB – The Reformed Broker
Thanks for checking out piece from last Sunday “You weren’t supposed to see that” – it went crazy viral all over the place. I can’t believe how much feedback came…
For Some Breast Cancer Survivors, October Is the Cruelest Month
Pink ribbons can be a tough reminder for many breast cancer survivors. Here’s how to make it easier.