Monthly Archives: July 2022

How to find a financial planner that’s right for you

To ensure you’re choosing an experienced and knowledgeable professional, look for professional designations like CFP®, CFA, or CIMA. Alistair Berg/Getty A financial planner can help you plan for retirement, build an investment portfolio, budget your money to reach your financial goals, and much more. When looking to hire a financial planner, make sure to consider…

How to spot discrimination in mortgage lending, and what you can do about it

Mortgage discrimination is prohibited by both the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Ariel Skelley/Getty Images Mortgage discrimination is often subtle and difficult to spot. A non-minority applicant getting approved for a higher loan amount in spite of being less qualified than a minority applicant is an example of mortgage discrimination. Shopping…

Marcus review: Invest in automated portfolios with as little as $5

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US stocks cap best month since 2020 as Amazon and Apple soar on earnings

An Amazon driver carrying packages. Patrick Fallon/AFP US stocks finished Friday’s session higher as investors cheered quarterly results from Apple and Amazon.  Major indexes in July notched their best monthly gains since late 2020.  The closely watched PCE inflation gauge rose by a more-than-expected rate of 0.6%.  US stocks closed higher Friday, with earnings beats…

Forecast eCommerce trends predicted for Amazon will beat expectations in 2021

Pandemic-driven demand for ecommerce accelerated sales growth for every product category. And Amazon generates more than one-quarter of US ecommerce sales for every category other than auto/parts. Do you work in the Ecommerce and Retail industry? Get business insights on the latest tech innovations, market trends, and your competitors with data-driven research. The following is…

How to invest in blockchain, the high-risk but high-potential technology behind bitcoin and other digital transactions

A variety of ways exist to invest in blockchain technology, which empowers cryptocurrency, but also holds great promise in other industries. Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images Investing in blockchain technology has become hot due to its role as the database for cryptocurrencies and digital transactions.You can invest in blockchain technology via stocks of companies that offer cryptocurrency-related…

Stolen money from cyberattacks makes up a third of the funds for North Korea’s missile program, US official says

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un during the groundbreaking for the construction of Pyongyang General Hospital on March 17, 2020, North Korea. API/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images One third of North Korea’s missile program is funded by the country’s cyberattacks. A US official said cyberattacks are a “core driver” of North Korea’s revenue and have become a…