Monthly Archives: July 2022

The text deletion scandal surrounding Trump and January 6 may jeopardize the Secret Service’s relationship with the people they protect, a former agent says

A Secret Service agent stands watch as President Trump departs on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House on January 19, 2019. Pete Marovich/Getty Images An ex-Secret Service agent says the relationship between agents and protectees may be damaged.  “I don’t think it was willful,” he said of the deleted text messages. …

The nation’s largest homebuilder says more buyers are cancelling deals amid growing real-estate market pessimism

The national cancellation rate among homebuilders reached 14.5% in June, according to the results of a survey conducted by John Burns Real Estate Consulting. Jenn Austin-Driver/Getty Images The nation’s largest homebuilder said 24% of its contracts fell through in its recent quarter.  Homebuyers have been pulling back in the face of higher mortgage rates and…

5 types of fixed-income investments that can protect your wealth and generate income

The reliability and safety of fixed-income investments makes them useful for investors of all ages. kali9/Getty Images Fixed-income investing involves assets that generate a stable returns, usually with set interest payments or dividends.  The most common types include bonds, annuities, and certificates of deposit. Though relatively safe, fixed-income assets are subject to inflation risk and…

An NFT power player, who owns a whopping 57 Bored Apes, says he accidentally lost $150,000 on a joke auction bid

An example of an NFT that this author purchased on Coinbase. Coinbase An NFT investor said he jokingly offered to sell an Ethereum crypto wallet address for $150,000. He sold it for $2,900 but forgot to cancel his offer, allowing the buyer to sell it back for the original amount. “This will be the joke…

The 7 best travel insurance companies for seniors in 2022

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9 hotel credit cards that offer free nights after each account anniversary — and 7 alternatives that can save you money on stays each year

This post contains links to products from our advertisers, and we may be compensated when you click on these links. Our recommendations and advice are ours alone, and have not been reviewed by any issuers listed. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Read our editorial standards. The best hotel credit cards have one…

A company’s market-cap is a key metric used to evaluate the potential for risk and returns in its stock

Stocks are often classified by their market caps, and each market-cap category offers different risks and rewards for investors. picture alliance / Contributor/Getty Images Market capitalization (market-cap) is the total value of all a company’s stock. Stocks are often categorized by the size of their market-cap: large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, or micro-cap. An indicator of financial…

Capital One Journey Student Credit Card review: Earn bonus cash back for paying your bill on time and build your credit history with no annual fee

Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. We may receive a small commission from our partners, like American Express, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Read our editorial standards. The Journey Student…

How to buy a stock: A step-by-step guide to help you get started investing

Business Insider Many investors buy and sell stocks through online brokers. Alyssa Powell/Insider The easiest and most practical way to buy stock is to open an account with an online broker or investment platform. When deciding which stocks to invest in, it’s important to do your own research.Having clear investment goals will help guide your overall…

The 7 best travel insurance companies for seniors in 2022

Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. We may receive a small commission from our partners, like American Express, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Read our editorial standards. Reaching your golden…