Will you live to 100, or do you think you’re more the mid-80s type? What about full retirement age? Will you make it there? Who knows, but judging from the numerous articles, podcasts, TV shows and books about longevity, it sure looks like we are supposed to know or at least have a good sense […]
President Donald Trump Now Claims to “Love the Inflation” — but Wall Street Doesn’t, and That’s a Big Problem
Earlier this month, the time-honored Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +0.70%), broad-based S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.50%), and technology-fueled Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +0.31%) all hit record-closing highs. Excitement for the artificial intelligence data center build-out has increased corporate growth forecasts and expanded valuation multiples to levels last seen in the late 1990s. But Wall Street’s historic […]
Can Rivian Beat Tesla in the Long Term?
They’re finally here. Deliveries of the much-anticipated Rivian (RIVN +7.63%) R2 fleet have begun, and so begins an extraordinarily important chapter for the electric vehicle (EV) maker. The R2 isn’t just another model. With a starting price of less than $47,000, it’s Rivian’s push into the mainstream through a more affordable option. Today’s Change (7.63%) […]
Bitcoin surpasses $64,00 as Friday’s ETF inflows reach highest level since May 14
Bitcoin climbed above $64,000 on Saturday, reaching an intraday high of more than $64,200. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is up more than 1% over the past 24 hours and is now up over 8% from its June low of just above $59,000. Sentiment has also been supported by further positive developments on the […]
VTI vs. VTV: Which of These Ultra-Popular Vanguard ETFs Is the Better Investment Right Now?
The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI +0.56%) and the Vanguard Value ETF (VTV +0.94%) are both strong investments that can help protect against risk, but they differ in their underlying portfolios. While one provides comprehensive exposure to the entire U.S. market, the other tilts toward stable, dividend-paying stocks. Here’s how these ultra-popular ETFs compare […]
Bitcoin Orderbook Structure Hints At Recovery To $70K
Bitcoin (BTC) is gaining buyers’ interest after setting a new yearly low at $59,000 last week. Order book data and liquidity suggest a rally is pending and more than $2 billion in short liquidity is concentrated near $65,000. BTC’s bid-ask ratio has remained positive since last Friday. The shift in positioning and sentiment also aligns […]
How to ACATS Lock Your Brokerage Account
Whenever you want to move brokerage accounts, you typically use ACATS to do it. ACATS stands for Automated Customer Account Transfer Service and it allows you to transfer assets from one brokerage to another. By doing it through ACATS, sometimes called ACAT, you can make the transfer without any tax implications. You’re moving shares from […]
Kalshi Shows 69% Odds Bitcoin Hits $50,000 Before $100,000
TL;DR Kalshi Crypto says its market shows a 69% chance Bitcoin hits $50,000 before $100,000. Prediction-market odds reflect active positioning, but they can change quickly. The market signal is bearish sentiment around the path between two major BTC levels. BREAKING: 69% chance Bitcoin hits $50,000 before $100,000 pic.twitter.com/XYGC6iGqp9 — Kalshi Crypto (@Kalshi_Crypto) June 12, 2026 […]
An Essential Money Checklist For Your 40s
Your 40s aren’t just another decade — they’re a critical pivot point for your wealth. While it’s tempting to keep your finances on autopilot, especially if you’re crushing your goals, this is the time of your life when moving from doing things the same way to intentionally building financial security becomes paramount. Why? Because it […]
5 Ways to Launch Your Best Budget Summer
Getting the most out of summer without overspending feels like a bigger challenge this year: Gas and grocery prices are rising, economic uncertainty abounds and airline ticket prices are up. But you can still enjoy the season. “People spend more in the summer,” says Curt Scott, certified financial planner (CFP) and president at Scott Financial […]
The Stock Market Survived the SpaceX IPO. What to Watch for Next.
The SpaceX initial public offering didn’t mean all that much to the stock market this past week—but it could mark the start of the countdown to the end of the bull market sometime in the year ahead. SpaceX, which began trading on Friday, was the market’s focus this past week. It is the biggest IPO […]
Oracle’s Stock Is Plummeting. Is This an Opportunity or a Red Flag?
Oracle‘s (ORCL 0.05%) stock is getting pummeled after reporting its fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 earnings. Shares fell more than 12% after the software giant disclosed its plans to raise $40 billion through debt and equity financing. Only $20 billion of that raise had been previously announced. Oracle’s free cash flow is negative for the […]
Stablecoins Were Meant to Disrupt Finance. Instead, They Became Idle Cash.
Crypto tried to solve this with its own version of yield. We tried staking rewards, liquidity mining, and levered DeFi strategies. At first glance, they looked productive. But too much of that yield was circular. It depended on token emissions and fresh inflows, not real economic activity. That story is a much harder sell now. […]
Broad Bond Exposure or Tax-Exempt Muni Income? BND vs. MUB
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND 0.12%) offers broad exposure to taxable investment-grade bonds at a lower cost, while iShares National Muni Bond ETF (MUB 0.01%) focuses on tax-exempt income with historically lower volatility. Fixed-income investors often choose between taxable and tax-exempt strategies to manage risk and income. This comparison evaluates how BND, a massive […]
Bitcoin’s ‘Higher Floor’ Thesis Puts $40K Bottom in Play: Galaxy Research
New research from Galaxy Digital suggests that Bitcoin’s cycle low could form at higher price levels than previous bear markets due to the absence of speculation. The analysis places the potential bottom between $62,000 and the network’s realized price at $53,600. Galaxy head of research Alex Thorn analyzed every Bitcoin cycle top and bottom and […]
How to Earn ~6% APY from Raisin
Raisin is a fintech company that partners with banks to offer high interest rates. They also run deposit promotions where they will give you a cash bonus for large deposits as long as you keep them there for 90+ days. Right now, there’s an offer with Everbank where you can lock in a 4.10% APY […]
Bitcoin Trader Says A 20% BTC Candle Could Bring Retail Back
TL;DR X trader Cup says Bitcoin may be in a quiet accumulation phase before a larger move. The post claims retail traders could return after a sudden +20% BTC candle. The thesis needs confirmation from ETF flows, on-chain activity, liquidity and spot volume. This is the silence before the BOOOOOOM. Most people think retail will […]
The No-Regrets Retirement: Waiting Too Long to Spend Your Savings Is a Bigger Risk Than Running Out of Money
Even in the best of times, it can be challenging to switch gears from saving money to spending it in retirement and making the most of the wealth you’ve taken a lifetime to build. And these, a growing number of retirees agree, are not the best of times. More than one-fourth of retirees, some 27%, […]
Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, June 11: Flat from Yesterday
Mortgage interest rates are the same today as they were yesterday, as all signs point to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) holding the federal funds rate steady next week. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage is unchanged at 6.46% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is 12 […]
Dow Jones Futures: Trump Says Iran Deal 'Signed' Sunday; SpaceX's Next Test
President Trump says an Iran deal will “get signed” Sunday. The stock market still must do this. What’s next for SpaceX? Source link