Energize Your Portfolio with These 7 Oil Stocks
Whether you’re an aggressive or conservative investor, there are bargains now among oil companies as oil prices rise.
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Don’t Abandon Stocks in 2019—But Get More Cautious
Without a recession or unreasonably high interest rates, it’s doubtful a bear market will emerge in 2019, according to top economist Allen Sinai.
There’s a New Credit Scoring System—It Could Help or Hurt You
The new UltraFICO system could boost your credit score enough for you to obtain a loan or credit card, but there are important drawbacks.
Robo Advisors Are Closing Down—Here’s What to Do
Robo advisors were supposed to make it easier to invest for the long-term, but several have already closed. Here’s how to deal with the dangers.
December 12, 2018 | Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. | BLMN
This week’s Stock of the Week is getting smaller and stronger.
Here Are the Tax and Other Financial Records You Should Keep Forever—and Those You Should Toss
Here’s how long you need to keep different kinds of financial records ranging from tax documents to investment records, insurance policies and others.
December 5, 2018 | TransDigm Group Inc. | TDG
This week’s Stock of the Week supplies important parts to an enormous industry.
Year-End Estate Planning Moves to Make Before December 31
Now’s the time to review your existing estate plan to see whether changes in the law or in your situation mean you should take action.
November 28, 2018 | CarMax, Inc. | KMX
This week’s Stock of the Week is selling cars in a new and appealing way.
November 21, 2018 | The Boeing Company | BA
This week’s Stock of the Week may be the biggest company in its field, but it’s not sitting still.
Young Americans Can’t Buy Homes Anymore—and It’s Going to Hurt Them Big Time
Shifting trends have made it harder for young people to own homes and have put generations of Americans at enormous risk for financial insecurity.
Where You Buy a House Affects Your Credit Score
According to a study of 50 cities, where you buy a house has a big effect on how much your credit score suffers when you take out a mortgage.
November 14, 2018 | Home BancShares, Inc. | HOMB
This week’s Stock of the Week is a small and stable company that is cautiously growing.
End-of-Year Moves to Cut Your 2018 Taxes
To minimize your 2018 tax liability, check out these end-of-year tax-saving moves right now, before 2018 ends.
Hidden Danger in Your Car’s Infotainment System
Your own car or a rental car may be storing information about you that can be stolen and used against you.
How to Outwit Robocallers
Robocallers are out of control, but here’s how you can defeat them
November 7, 2018 | Analog Devices | ADI
This week’s Stock of the Week bridges the gap between digital and analog data for a wide variety of industries.
How To Erase Potentially Giant Capital Gains Taxes
There’s a legal technique for giving away, and then receiving back, appreciated assets that wipes out your capital gain exposure. But know the danger, too.
When a Store Offers You Its Credit Card, Turn It Down or You’ll Regret It
While three out of four Americans report having had a store credit card, nearly half of those say they regret having gotten it.
As Mid-Term Elections Approach, Here’s What You Need to Know About Single-Payer Health Care
In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator, Dr. Robert Graboyes breaks down the cost implications of the health-care system and the considerations of a single-payer option with Bottom Line CEO Sarah Hiner.