Global bond markets end a difficult September as rising yields put pressure on investors
Global bond markets have experienced one of their most difficult months in years, with government borrowing costs rising…
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Inflation fears are back: markets brace for higher rates as energy costs keep pressure on prices.
The global inflation story is changing again. After months in which investors had increasingly focused on the possibility…
Fed raises interest rates for the first time in over three years
The Federal Reserve raised its federal funds target rate by a quarter point to a range of 3.75%…
What actually happens to your money when a bank fails
Bank failures are rare in countries with mature financial regulation, but understanding what actually happens when one occurs…
The real cost of only making minimum payments on credit card debt
Making only the minimum payment on a credit card balance is one of the most expensive financial habits…
S&P 500 notches its 25th record high of 2026 on earnings and falling oil prices
The S&P 500 closed at its 25th record high of the year in early August 2026, capping a…
How target-date funds simplify retirement investing, and their real tradeoffs
A target-date fund automatically adjusts its mix of stocks and bonds over time, becoming more conservative as it…
Why net worth is a more useful number to track than income alone
Income gets far more attention in everyday financial conversation than net worth, partly because it’s simpler to state…
Micron joins the $1 trillion club as Wall Street indexes hit fresh records
All three major US stock indexes, the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow, closed at record highs on the…
Understanding the difference between a Roth and a traditional retirement account
The core difference between a Roth-style and a traditional retirement account comes down to when taxes are paid,…
How dollar-cost averaging smooths out the risk of investing at the wrong time
Dollar-cost averaging means investing a fixed amount at regular intervals, monthly for example, rather than investing a lump…
S&P 500 closes above 7,000 for the first time
The S&P 500 closed above 7,000 for the first time on record in mid-April 2026, with the Nasdaq…