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Inflation is back in the headlines, and this time, it’s not just the Fed’s doing. Goldman Sachs released its U.S. Inflation Monitor for March 2026 on April 20, 2026, and the picture it paints is one shaped by forces that didn’t exist a year ago.  Headline CPI surged 0.87% in March alone, pushing the year-over-year […]

Few things matter more to long-term investors than a company that keeps paying (and growing) its dividend year after year. A VanEck report states: “Dividend investing can provide steady income and long-term growth but requires careful selection to avoid unsustainable payouts and dividend traps.” As dividend payers tend to maintain solid balance sheets and stable

Michael Burry is making an uncomfortable call, and he is no stranger to such calls. He is making his opinion known while people are steering clear of software stocks. The investor who is most famous for “The Big Short” is getting into a part of the market that is under a lot of pressure. He

Last month was Women’s History Month, a month that celebrates women’s economic, political, and cultural achievements while also marking a call to action for gender equality. While it’s important to recognize the strides women have achieved on so many fronts, it’s equally important to remember that significant disparities remain. Read more important personal finance articles

Amazon evolved from one of the world’s largest online retailers into a tech powerhouse and a hyperscaler.  Amazon Web Services (AWS), a cloud computing platform, became the most important part of its business thanks to the artificial intelligence boom. The backbone of Amazon’s AI strategy is its custom-made Trainium AI accelerator chips, designed in partnership

Those who have visited Epcot at Disney World will know that it differs significantly from the resort’s other three theme parks — opened in 1982, it was built not around lands or rides but a World Showcase Lagoon featuring 11 pavilions that recreate the atmosphere of different countries. The France Pavilion, which has everything from

Broadcast Retirement Network’s Jeffrey Snyder discusses what to consider when using CITs in your 401k plan with Innovest Portfolio Solution’s Rick Rodgers, AIF. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Joining me now is Rick Rodgers. He’s a principal and consultant with Innovest Portfolio Solutions. Rick, it’s always great to see you. Thanks for joining us this

As anyone who has stood in the plane aisle with a heavy bag as the person in front of you takes forever to reorganize the overhead compartment will surely know, boarding early significantly improves one’s travel experience. Knowing this, airlines dangle early boarding as a way to sell tickets of higher fare classes and a

American Airlines (AAL) knocked down the market’s latest airline-merger rumor and the stock lost one of the few speculative tailwinds it had picked up. In a statement published April 17, the company said it is “not engaged with or interested in any discussions regarding a merger with United Airlines” and added that a combination with

Apple just handed the keys to someone most people have never seen on a stage, given an interview, or heard speak publicly about where the company is headed. That is exactly the point. Apple confirmed on April 20 that Tim Cook will become executive chairman and John Ternus will take over as chief executive officer