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Europe is paying a high price for its dependency on Russian gas. The Kremlin, seemingly in retaliation for being hit with sanctions after invading Ukraine, has been steadily cutting off supply of this crucial substance used to heat homes, generate electricity, and power industry, leading energy bills across Europe to become very expensive. Key Takeaways

Your effective tax rate can be calculated using Microsoft Excel through a few standard functions and an accurate breakdown of your income by tax bracket. Most of the legwork actually involves looking up the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax brackets and segregating your taxable income into the correct cells. IRS Tax Brackets Every year, the

While crypto assets like Ethereum (ETH) have been receiving most of the attention due to the upcoming upgrade called ‘The Merge‘, the Bitcoin network itself has been getting some headlines. First, the top cryptocurrency showed signs of a breakout and then dropped to $20,000 on September 13, indicating a volatile week. Second, despite huge losses

Dividend Rate vs. Dividend Yield: An Overview Dividend-paying stocks are very popular with investors because they provide a regular, steady stream of income. Companies that experience big cash flows, and don’t need to reinvest their money are the ones that normally pay out dividends to their investors. Dividend-rich industries include companies in the healthcare and

The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index for August came in at a reading of 91.8, slightly beating expectations of 90. However, the index remains near a decade low as small businesses try to navigate historic inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions. August is the eighth straight month the index was below the 48-year

“The only thing that gives me pleasure is to see my dividend coming in.” –John D. Rockefeller. One of the simplest ways for companies to communicate financial well-being and shareholder value is to say “the dividend check is in the mail.” Dividends, those cash distributions that many companies pay out regularly from earnings to stockholders,

Halloween comes but once a year, every October 31st. Even though it is a single day, it is nonetheless responsible for a great deal of consumer spending on everything from costumes and makeup to candy and party supplies to (of course) pumpkins. Based on the Keynesian school of economic thought, major spending holidays can have

After-hours trading refers to trading that occurs after the market closes. It allows investors to buy and sell securities outside of regular trading hours. Trades in the after-hours session are completed through electronic communication networks (ECNs) that match potential buyers and sellers without using a traditional stock exchange. Key Takeaways After-hours trading occurs after regular market hours. Potential buyers

Purchasing a stock makes you a shareholder of a company, but does it give you the right to weigh in on how a company is run? In most cases, you don’t get a direct say in a company’s day-to-day operations, but, depending on whether you own voting or non-voting stock, you may have a hand

Homeowner associations (HOAs) are entities that enforce the rules for living in a community that chooses to be governed. They are common in planned developments; you join them and agree to their terms and fees when you close on a home in a community with an HOA. Homeownership in these communities—also called membership—binds you to

Rates on 30-year mortgages are still elevated above 6%. But after registering dips both Thursday and Friday, the flagship average has eased a bit. That’s after twice approaching the 14-year high over the previous week. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages Rates on 30-year mortgages took another step back Friday, lowering the average by five basis

On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, The Associated Press called the presidential election for Joe Biden. He became the official president-elect when the Electoral College’s vote was certified by Congress on Jan. 7, 2021, and he was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Jan. 20, 2021. On Jan. 5, 2021, Georgians

What Is GoHenry? GoHenry is an online app and debit card designed to help children from age six to 18 manage their allowances through intuitive budgeting and responsible spending. Launched in 2012, the United Kingdom-based company offers unique parental controls, letting moms and dads individually monitor the debit card transactions for each of their children.

Well, just when we thought sour sentiment, egged on by more hawkish talk from Federal Reserve officials, would drive the markets to new lows, a funny thing happened last week: buying–and a lot of it. Call it support, call it a trend reversal, or just call it a bearish bounce, but the buyers were back

When it comes to savings, many of us have questions about the best way to put our money to work for us. This is especially true as interest rates continue to rise, offering new opportunities for long-term growth. To help address some of these questions, we’ve compiled a list of answers featuring expert insights. From

Savings vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, especially among consumers who want to boost their savings. In fact, a recent survey found that 43% of Americans want to save more money in 2022, and 51% are focused on long-term savings goals. Yet with all the savings vehicles available, knowing which option to choose can be challenging.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put government assistance programs into overdrive, as many people who never needed them before must now use them. Here’s a descriptive list of major government assistance programs for individuals and businesses with links to where and how to apply to them. Key Takeaways The COVID-19 pandemic has put government assistance programs

It was May 22nd, 2010, when Laszlo Hanyecz, a Florida programmer, bought two Papa John’s pizzas and paid 10,000 Bitcoins. This was the first-ever recorded real-world transaction using crypto. At that time, 10,000 Bitcoin was worth approximately $41, and since then, the cryptocurrency has surged by over 30,000%. There are also other exciting items you would never

As one of the world’s biggest providers of computers, network servers, and related products and services, Dell Technologies Inc. competes with a range of giant technology companies, including HP Inc., Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Group, Lenovo Group Ltd., Acer, and Apple Inc. After putting up billions of dollars of his own money to take the company private

95.69 The current reading of the Investopedia Anxiety Index is below neutral, indicating a lower level of anxiety. Markets Today U.S. equity markets are pointing to a flat-to-lower open following new record highs for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq on Wednesday. It was the 51st record close for the benchmark index in 2021, and