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Oil could stay above $100 for the rest of 2022 — here are 3 easy ways to make money if that happens

By Vishesh Raisinghani
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Warren Buffett says these are the best stocks to own when inflation spikes — with consumer prices still surging, it's time to follow his lead
By Jing Pan

Jim Cramer says 'leaving the market is a mistake' ⁠— here's what he's most bullish on right now
By Vishesh Raisinghani

BMO stock chief Brian Belski is bullish because ‘investors are nervous’ and ‘positioned for more downside’ — here are 3 easy ways to apply that contrarian mindset
By Jing Pan

In times of soaring inflation, how large of a car loan should you take?
By Dina Al-Shibeeb

Mortgage rates and home prices keep rising, but so far Americans are still house hunting in force
By Nancy Sarnoff

What will Biden decide about student loan debt? The options are varied and complicated.
By Nancy Sarnoff

Wells Fargo thinks this one asset may be ‘the next big play’ — for nervous investors, it could also serve as a much-needed safe haven
By Karen Thomas, CFA

BlackRock has a ‘worsening macro outlook’ and sees little chance of a perfect economic scenario — but it likes these 3 pockets of value in the market
By Jing Pan

3 of the best ‘building block’ dividend stocks for new investors — nail down both income and growth with these simple ideas
By Karen Thomas, CFA

Goldman Sachs likes these 3 top dividend stocks yielding as high as 7.6% — in a manic market, locking down a growing income stream makes sense
By Jing Pan

4 top quotes from Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting you might have missed — get your market guidance here
By Vishesh Raisinghani

Home sellers snap up more all-cash offers — ways to compete when you're buying with a mortgage
By Chris Clark

Businesses are hiring at blazing rate, and employers still struggle to find workers
By Nancy Sarnoff

JPMorgan says this is the only sector seeing 'quality, growth and momentum scores' improve all at the same time
By Jing Pan

Oil could stay above $100 for the rest of 2022 — here are 3 easy ways to make money if that happens
By Vishesh Raisinghani

New interest rate hike more painful than the last — how to keep costs low as the Fed fights inflation
By Nancy Sarnoff

Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones says you ‘can’t think of a worse environment’ for stocks and bonds — but here’s one simple strategy he’d employ right now
By Jing Pan

Warren Buffett just said he doesn’t own bitcoin because ‘it isn’t going to do anything’ — he’d rather own these 2 tangible assets instead
By Jing Pan

To win in this year’s hot US real estate market, buyers skip inspections and pay over asking
By Nancy Sarnoff

Twitter accepts Elon Musk’s $44 billion offer to take the company private — here’s how it all unfolded and what will happen next
By Jing Pan

Netflix shares just crashed 37% after losing a stunning 200K subscribers — what you need to know
By Jing Pan

Inflation adds to financial stress this year — but should it change how you invest?
By Nicole Dieker

Warren Buffett buys nearly $5 billion worth of HP shares ⁠— here's why you might want to ride his coattails
By Jing Pan

A paper weight around the IRS’ neck could delay your tax refund
By Chris Clark

Billionaire Elon Musk takes a huge 'active' stake in Twitter — here's what it means for the social media giant
By Jing Pan

Looking to invest in fine art? Pay attention to these 4 trends in 2022
By Jasmine Inglis

How the Fed’s first interest rate hike in years will affect your wallet
By Nancy Sarnoff

US credit scores hit new highs, but the gulf between states remains vast
By Kevin Hamilton

What is SWIFT, and why does it matter in the Russia-Ukraine war?
By Sigrid Forberg

Still using checks? An explosion in mail theft is making it a risky way to pay
By Serah Louis

UBS: 5 simple steps to protect your portfolio amid the escalating Ukraine-Russia war
By Vishesh Raisinghani

Here are 4 of Warren Buffett’s most notable (and Intriguing) portfolio changes in Q4
By Joey Frenette

Social Media Is a Swamp of Bad Financial Advice, and Experts Are Fighting Back
By Sigrid Forberg

Microsoft Buying Activision Blizzard Is Just the Beginning — What Investors Should Know as Big Tech Gobbles Up Gaming
By Clayton Jarvis

Did You Already File Your Taxes? You Could Be Missing Out On Thousands Of Dollars
By Sigrid Forberg

With No Fourth Stimulus Check, These COVID Programs Still Offer Billions in Aid
By Noel Fletcher

7 Timely Warren Buffett Quotes to Help You In 2022's Manic Market
By Sigrid Forberg

The Fed wants to raise interest rates 'soon.' It's not looking good for mortgage rates
By Doug Whiteman

Activision's Deal Triggers M&A Chatter in Gaming — Here Are 2 Possible Takeover Targets
By Jing Pan

Sick Stores: These Are the Retail Chains That Are Dying Off Fastest
By Serah Louis

Billions in Rental Stimulus Money Remains Unspent, Though Relief Is Running Out in Spots
By Noel Fletcher

Student loan refinance rates dip toward record lows — here's how to get the best deal
By Doug Whiteman

Still Looking for Your Third Stimulus Check? Here Are 8 Possible Reasons
By Clayton Jarvis

New COVID Stimulus Checks Are Coming in 2022 to Some US Workers
By Sigrid Forberg

Warren Buffett Saw Inflation Coming Early On. Here Are 8 Tips to Come Out Ahead
By Clayton Jarvis

Last Call for $50 in Monthly Internet Savings From Federal Stimulus Program
By Doug Whiteman

Do Babies Get Stimulus Checks? Find Out If Your Newborn Might Have Money Coming in 2022
By Sarah Khan

These Chains Are Permanently Closing the Most Stores in 2020
By Doug Whiteman

What to Do When a Natural Disaster Devastates Your Finances
By Chris Murray

With No Fourth Stimulus Check From the Feds, These States Are Giving COVID Payouts
By Sigrid Forberg

Biden Suspects 'Illegal Conduct' as Gas Prices Near Thanksgiving Record
By Noel Fletcher

Student Loan Refinance Rates Hang Around Their All-Time Lows
By Doug Whiteman

An Unfamiliar COVID Stimulus Benefit Will Pay You up to $9,000 for a Funeral
By Sigrid Forberg

Ever Notice a Zillow House Price Estimate That’s Way Off? What You Can Learn From a Fiasco
By Nancy Sarnoff

$2B in Student Loan Debt Canceled for New Group — But What About Vast Forgiveness?
By Clayton Jarvis

With No Fourth Stimulus Check From the Feds, These States Are Giving Out Cash
By Sigrid Forberg

Student Loan Refinance Rates Dip, and Offer Increased Savings
By Doug Whiteman

This Little-Known Stimulus Benefit Helps Pay for Your Internet and a New Computer
By Sigrid Forberg

New Types of Stimulus Checks: More Big Cities Giving Out Cash
By Noel Fletcher

Major COVID Stimulus Payments in Line for 2022 Extension — Don’t Miss Your Free Cash
By Noel Fletcher

Student Loan Refinance Rates Stick Near Record Lows and Provide Path to Savings
By Chris Murray

Billions in Pandemic Rental Stimulus Funds Remain Unspent — Here's How to Apply
By Noel Fletcher

Everything You Need to Know About Selling Your Home During COVID-19
By Clever Real Estate

More Surprise Tax Refunds May Be Coming, IRS Says — Will You Get One?
By Sigrid Forberg

A New Type of Stimulus Check: More US Cities Are Offering Free Cash
By Noel Fletcher

Student Loan Refinance Rates Stick Close to All-Time Lows and Offer Big Savings
By Chris Murray

Only a Couple of Child Tax Credit Payments to Go. Is This Really the End?
By Noel Fletcher

New Social Security Raise the Biggest in Decades — Here's What to Expect
By Noel Fletcher

Online Petition Nears 3 Million Supporters for Monthly COVID Relief Stimulus Checks
By Christina Majaski

The New Social Security Raise Will Be Announced This Week. Will It Be Enough?
By Clayton Jarvis

Mortgage Rates Recede, Giving Homeowners Another Chance to Save
By Clayton Jarvis

When Is the Next Child Tax Credit Payment? Try This If Yours Is Late — or Wrong
By Sigrid Forberg

‘No One Seems to Care’: Seniors Take Stimulus Check Challenge to Congress
By Noel Fletcher

Biden Is Moving to Forgive Another $4.5B in Student Loan Debt. Will You Qualify?
By Doug Whiteman

A Fourth Stimulus Check Isn't Coming From the Feds, but Maybe From Your State
By Sigrid Forberg

Student Loan Refinance Rates Just Fell to a New All-Time Low
By Chris Murray

Food Stamps Just Increased by a Record 30% — Here's What That Means for Families
By Sigrid Forberg

Could Seniors Get a Fourth Stimulus Check? It's Not Crazy — It's Happened Before
By Sigrid Forberg

Early Child Tax Credit Payouts Aren't Good for All — You Have Only Days to Opt Out
By Sigrid Forberg

A Fourth Stimulus Check Is Up in the Air — but You Can Get This Other Relief Now
By Adam Hardy

Mortgage Rates Inch Up — and Signs Say Even Steeper Increases Are Coming
By Clayton Jarvis

Billions in Renter Stimulus Money Is Tied Up in Red Tape as New Evictions Loom
By Clayton Jarvis

Poverty Falls to Record Low, Thanks to Stimulus Checks
By Sigrid Forberg

Refinance Demand Surges as Homeowners Pounce on Low Mortgage Rates
By Clayton Jarvis

Kids Too Old for Child Tax Credit Payments? You Can Still Get Government Cash
By Clayton Jarvis

Why Are So Many US Homeowners Not Refinancing Their Mortgages?
By Clayton Jarvis

Iron Ore: Why This Left-for-Dead Metal Could Rocket, and 4 Easy Ways to Buy It
By Clayton Jarvis

A Fourth Stimulus Check Is a Must for Seniors Despite Social Security Bump, Group Says
By Sigrid Forberg

Democrats Call for Family Stimulus Checks to Last Until 2025 as Third Round Goes Out
By Sigrid Forberg

Here Are 5 Ways to Profit From the Crypto Crash Without Buying Volatile Coins
By Clayton Jarvis

Don’t Expect a Fourth Stimulus Check as Congress Returns From Recess
By Clayton Jarvis

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady, Giving Refi Holdouts Another Chance to Save
By Clayton Jarvis

Crypto Crash: Here's Why Billionaire John Paulson's 'Worthless' Call Might Be Right
By Clayton Jarvis

Most US Homeowners Don't Understand How a Refinance Saves Money, Survey Says
By Clayton Jarvis

5M Get Stimulus Aid to Pay for Broadband and Laptops — and You Can Still Apply
By Sigrid Forberg

Fourth Stimulus Check Update: Need Intensifies as Multiple Aid Programs End
By Adam Hardy

Thousands of Student Loan Borrowers Are Owed Refunds — Maybe You Qualify
By Sigrid Forberg

Watch Out for a New Spike in Gas Prices Due to Hurricane Ida
By Sigrid Forberg

There's No Fourth Stimulus Check, but You Do Have These Other Options
By Clayton Jarvis

Haven’t Signed Up Yet for the Child Tax Credit Payments? There’s Still Time
By Sigrid Forberg