It is challenging to find undervalued stocks these days. One solution: Look for small companies with “hidden” assets. Due to accounting rules, a balance sheet...
Financial
From expert advice on investments and budgeting to discussions about economic trends and retirement planning, these articles aim to equip readers with the knowledge they need to manage their personal finances, make informed monetary decisions, and otherwise navigate the complexities of the financial world. Whether readying savings for the future or maneuvering day-to-day costs, the insightful advice equips readers to take control of their fiscal picture and achieve economic stability.
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Stop Sabotaging Your Retirement Plans
Last year, behavioral economist Sarah Newcomb, PhD, explained to Bottom Line Personal readers why smart people routinely make bad financial decisions. The answer: Money mistakes...
US Tax Court Wins and Losses
Every year, hundreds of taxpayers battle the federal government in regional district courts and US Tax Court, an independent judicial authority created by Congress for...
Forecast: Top Performing Stocks for 2024
What’s going to be the S&P’s best-performing stock this year? Many Wall Street experts expect a repeat of 2023—large-cap tech stocks such as Meta Platforms...
Bitcoin ETFs
After years of delay, the SEC has approved 11 Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), so now you can trade the cryptocurrency as easily as stocks. Some...
Watch Out for These Land Mines
Inheriting an individual retirement account (IRA) from a loved one can be a windfall—but it also can be one of the trickiest assets to deal...
The Secret to More Profitable Dividend Investing
Investors love dividend-paying stocks. And who wouldn’t? The secret to successful dividend investing: Look for profitable companies that earn so much cash in good times...
Retirement Calculators
Whether you’re in the dark about your retirement savings or want to double-check your strategy, there are dozens of free online calculators. Here’s how to...
Don’t Get Hit With This Medicare Surcharge
Most higher-earning seniors know they have to pay taxes on their Social Security benefits. But they may not know that they could get hit with...
Latin America
India and Japan have dominated international stock headlines, but 2024’s real foreign star could be Latin America. The S&P Latin America 40 index rose 34%...
What If the Market Crashes?
Financial advisors like to remind investors that the best action to take when stock prices plunge is…nothing. Sitting tight prevents you from making foolish mistakes...
What Interest Rate Cuts Mean for Your Cash
After short-term interest rates reached their highest levels in two decades last year, savers feasted on 5%+ yields on bank deposit accounts and money-market funds....
