Investing

If you’re looking to protect your wealth, it’s important to remember that the best strategies for safeguarding your nest egg are often different from those for growing your wealth. Preserving your wealth is much more about reducing risk than it is about amping your potential gains. Here are nine strategies…

Setting up a one-time meeting with a financial advisor can offer a lot of value in a relatively short time. A financial advisor can provide clarity during financial turning points or times of economic uncertainty, answer pressing questions and give you a roadmap of your next steps. A single meeting…

The so-called Magnificent Seven stocks don’t seem so magnificent these days after new tariffs from the Trump administration sent their shares plunging, with all seven now in bear market territory. Shares of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla are all down at least 20 percent from their…

Recessions can be tricky to predict, and even trickier to navigate. Investments you might traditionally think of as safe might in fact expose you to more risk depending on the economic environment — especially as the Fed navigates lowering inflation and the potential impacts of tariffs this year. In the…

Intel (INTC) and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) have agreed to a joint venture, according to reports. The two chip giants will form a joint venture in the U.S. that will leverage Intel’s American foundry and Taiwan Semi’s expertise to produce advanced chips. For its contribution, Taiwan Semi would take a 20…

Tibor Bognar/Getty Images Apple (AAPL) shares dropped by about 8 percent in early trading Thursday after new tariffs announced by the Trump administration targeted countries where the tech titan produces its products. The stock decline was part of a broader sell-off that saw the S&P 500 down more than 4…

Key takeaways Although CDs offer great returns, there may be more lucrative options. Dividend stocks can offer better returns, as can bond funds. Consider your risk tolerance and investing horizon when making your choices. If you’re looking for a safe place to store your money while earning a return, you…

General_4530/Getty Images Market volatility refers to the degree to which the price of a security or index changes over a period of time. Market volatility can occur for a variety of reasons, including economic news — such as tariffs — or an unexpected shock, such as the release of a…

Put options are a type of option that increases in value as a stock falls. A put allows the owner to lock in a predetermined price to sell a specific stock, while put sellers agree to buy the stock at that price. The appeal of puts is that they can…

Profit on a stock’s decline: Short selling allows investors to profit on the decline of a stock. It provides another tool in an investor’s tool kit, allowing investors to make money when they discover an overvalued stock. Keep a check on fraud: Short selling helps keep fraudulent companies from ripping…