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Government Policy
Washington: What to Watch Now
Kevin Warsh leads his first FOMC meeting, affordable housing bill poised to pass Congress, and Trump's BLS head nominee vows to protect independence of government economic data.
Markets and Economy
Chips Lead Stocks Lower
In what appears to be a leadership test after months of gains, chip stocks plunged early ahead of Micron's earnings tomorrow. News was thin, with FedEx due to report later.
Markets and Economy
Vibepression | Week Ahead
The vibes are off. GDP growth and consumer sentiment aren't lining up, leading to an uptick in the so-called Misery Index. SCFR's Kevin Gordon looks at the week ahead.
Markets After Warsh’s Debut
Fed chair Warsh’s first meeting kept rates steady but struck a hawkish tone on inflation while signaling less transparency, driving market uncertainty.
Markets and Economy
Hawkish Fed Keeps Rates Steady
The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair, but a hawkish policy statement and economic projections raise the odds of a rate hike this year.
Investing Basics
Technical Analysis
Technical Analysis
Looking to understand how to read stock charts? Start learning the basics of using charts, identifying trends, applying price patterns, and using charting indicators.
What's new in trading
Cryptocurrency
Mining Economics and AI
The primary way we value bitcoin is with mining metrics. It's important to understand the pivot to high-performance computing for AI models and what that means for bitcoin miners.
Company Earnings
Q1 Tech Earnings Preview Part 2
Tech earnings roll on with Nvidia and AMD ahead. Soaring semiconductor stocks grapple with lofty expectations while software faces an uphill battle as investors gauge AI's impact.
Stocks
What Is Preferred Stock?
For those considering investing in preferred stocks, it's critical to understand the benefits, characteristics, and risks.
Cryptocurrency
Adding Crypto? 2 Approaches
Interested in adding cryptocurrencies to your portfolio? Here are two approaches to consider.
Cryptocurrency
Ways to Value Cryptocurrencies
As cryptocurrency price drivers become more fundamental, it's important to consider ways to value this new asset class.
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin: Where Does It Fit?
Is bitcoin an inflation hedge, currency, portfolio diversifier or something else? We look at what bitcoin can do and where it may fit in a portfolio.
Planning and retirement
Retirement
What Is the FIRE Movement?
Even if early retirement isn't your goal, FIRE principles may help savers build more financial independence over time.
Asset Allocation
Allocating Portfolio Assets
As you progress through your retirement investing journey, consider modifying your asset allocation by age as your time horizon, investment goals, and risk tolerance change.
Estate Planning
International Estate Planning
International estate planning doesn't have a one-size-fits-all strategy—learn about challenges non-U.S. citizens can face and what to consider when creating an estate plan.
Empowering the Next Generation
Liz Ann interviews Jim Clark, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, about how understanding money basics is essential for building confidence, workforce readiness, and long-term economic mobility for young people.
Education
529 Eligible Expenses
529 eligible expenses include K-12 tuition, certain test fees, college housing, and more. Learn what else a 529 account can (and can't) be used for.
Education
What Is a 529 Account?
The 529 savings plan provides several tax advantages when used for education expenses.
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Fixed Income
Bonds