The Hidden Differences Between Index Funds
Index funds, which track an underlying market index have grown in popularity with investors over the years. A fund might track the S&P 500 or Dow Jones Industrial Average, allowing investors to own each of the holdings within those indices. Although index funds should replicate their respective indices, no fund’s performanceContinue Reading
Question: Why Should Anyone Invest in Crypto?
There’s little doubt that digital currencies have seen remarkable growth. Spurred on by the incredible growth of bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), the field of cryptocurrencies has only continued to expand. In addition to initial coin offerings (ICOs), there are now many new types of blockchain investment products, from decentralizedContinue Reading
What Is Property Damage Liability Insurance?
You’re driving home from work and a deer dashes across the road. Swerving to avoid it, you hop the curb, and smash through the neighbor’s fence. Who pays to fix it? If you’re insured, your insurance company covers the cost, minus your deductible. This is the role of property damage liability insurance—coverageContinue Reading
What’s the Environmental Impact of Cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrencies have come a long way from their relatively obscure origins. While the mainstream financial world once disdained digital currencies as tools for criminals and speculators, the industry has made significant progress in establishing itself as a legitimate and (potentially) world-changing space. Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) have seen massive growth inContinue Reading
Plane, train and bus travelers still need to wear masks, even if they’re vaccinated
Travelers wait to check in to a flight inside the international terminal at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Fully vaccinated and planning to fly? You still need to wear a mask. The CentersContinue Reading
Dow futures rise after major averages snap 3-day losing streak
U.S. stock index futures were little changed in overnight trading on Thursday, after all three major averages snapped three-day losing streaks to end the day higher. Futures contracts tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 18 points. S&P 500 futures advanced 0.08%, while Nasdaq 100 futures posted a slightContinue Reading
Peacock’s ‘Rutherford Falls’ proves there’s a place for Native-led content in Hollywood
Michael Greyeyes as Terry Thomas in the Peacock series “Rutherford Falls.” Peacock | NBCUniversal | Getty Images When audiences first meet Terry Thomas, the manager of Running Thunder Casino on Peacock’s “Rutherford Falls,” they see a stoic, intense Native man with a commanding presence. The character is set up toContinue Reading
New bill aims to abolish tax penalties against single parents and make it easier to claim the $3,000 child tax credit
Three progressive Democrats introduced a bill in the House on Thursday that would make it easier for single parents to claim all the benefits of the new $3,000 child tax credit. Reps. Katie Porter, D-Calif., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and Don Beyer, D-Va., introduced the Single Parent Penalty Elimination Act, whichContinue Reading
Airbnb says first-quarter revenue rose 5% as vacationers return to travel
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky attends the Cannes Lions on June 20, 2016, in Cannes, France. Richard Bord | Getty Images Airbnb said revenue increased 5% in the first quarter, beating analysts’ estimates, as the rapid pace of vaccinations led to more travel. The company’s net loss tripled because of debt repayments andContinue Reading
Top 10 Rules For Successful Trading
Anyone who wants to become a profitable stock trader need only spend a few minutes online to find such phrases as “plan your trade; trade your plan” and “keep your losses to a minimum.” For new traders, these tidbits can seem more like a distraction than actionable advice. If you’reContinue Reading