Financial Knowledge

Financial Markets Wall Street – NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks experienced a rally on Tuesday, propelling the Nasdaq composite to a record high. Despite this, the rest of Wall Street saw mixed trading as homebuilders and Ford Motor’s stock prices fell following their latest profit reports. The S&P 500 increased by 0.2%, moving closer […]

Value meals helped turn around McDonald’s U.S. sales in the third quarter. However, that recovery could be dented in the final months of the year by an E. coli outbreak tied to the company’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The company said Tuesday that U.S. same-store sales — or sales at stores open at least a year

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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union has finalized its sharply higher customs duties on electric vehicles imported from China. EVs are the latest flash point in a broader trade dispute over Chinese government subsidies and Beijing’s burgeoning exports of green technology to the 27-nation bloc. The duties took effect provisionally in July and were

What Is Portfolio Management? Too many young people either delay or forget entirely to invest for retirement. Some distant date that is 30 or 40 years in the future can be difficult to imagine, let alone care about today. And, without guaranteed pensions from employers and just a relatively small amount from Social Security, investments

Understanding the difference between saving and investing is essential to ensure financial security and a bright future. Though these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, it is important to note that they are very different. Both savings and investing are critical elements of personal finance, and starting early is a great way to set oneself up

Financial literacy is crucial for personal well-being, as highlighted by the 2023 TIAA Institute-GFLEC Personal Finance Index, which indicates that 30% of employed adults struggle to make ends meet, and 19% lack an emergency fund of $2,000.1 The approach to learning personal finance varies based on an individual’s background, time horizon, and risk tolerance. A

As teens start to earn and manage money, they likely will encounter financial risks when deciding how to save, spend, and invest their money. It’s imperative that they understand what financial risks are, and how to minimize them, to protect their finances. Teaching teens about financial risks goes a long way in helping them make

Strong credit is essential for anyone who wants to apply for a credit card, car loan, apartment, and more. Learning how to build credit now will help teens in the future. Key Takeaways Teaching teens tips about credit will help them know how to manage it when they’re an adult. A credit history provides a

When you become an employed individual, whether part-time or full-time, you are likely to receive a pay stub. To read it and understand how much income you are actually receiving, there are certain sections and tax laws to understand. Key Takeaways Understanding the information on your pay stub is crucial to managing your money, but