(NewsUSA) – Nearly half of U.S. high school students say they do not know how to establish good credit and more than one-fourth believe they will be unprepared to manage their finances upon graduation. This is according to recent research that reveals a lack of financial literacy among American youth. But teachers and schools can… Read More »
By Amitrajeet A. Batabyal | July 26, 2018 Rochester Institute of Technology There appears to be a cease-fire in the trade war brewing between the U.S. and the European Union. After a meeting at the White House between U.S. President Donald Trump and EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, the two leaders declared a temporary truce… Read More »
By Chris Bouchard | July 13, 2018 The blockchain refers to a public ledger technology in which each cryptocurrency transaction is digitally signed to confirm its originality and ensure that the information therein is not tampered with. As such, the operations recorded on the blockchain and the ledger itself are considered to be of the highest level of… Read More »
By Liz Miller | June 19, 2018 New college graduates are on the loose and out building their new work wardrobes for their first job. Are you a proud parent and grandparent? In addition to celebrating with them over parties and gifts, now is the time to give them the gift of financial independence too. As they start… Read More »
By Kevin Judge | June 15, 2018 One factor effecting market stability is the expectation and reality that the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates. Higher rates increase the cost of doing business and effect markets by making bonds more attractive as investments. Should we be concerned about the stock market and the economy in… Read More »
Martin Straith | June 11, 2018 Every day there is more news about what can, may, and should happen in the world of Crypto Currencies (CC’s) and Blockchain. There has been significant investment, research, and lots of chatter, but the coins and the projects are still not mainstream. They have not yet delivered the explosive… Read More »
(NewsUSA) June 6, 2018 – What perk would most entice you to accept one job offer over another? A company car? (How Boomer-like of you.) A 401(k) plan? (Pretty common these days.) With Millennials now comprising the largest share of the workforce, a growing number of companies are betting that offering to help pay off student debt… Read More »
By Dwayne Strocen | May 16, 2018 The first of a two part article…. Fund managers, whether they be equity or bond traders, know all too well that returns are not simply a result of their asset selection prowess. Many external factors come into play. But what are the issues facing the professional money manager.… Read More »
By Shaun Greer | May 14, 2018 For many first-time home buyers, one of the biggest obstacles they face purchasing a home is coming up with a large down payment that is needed to buy their dream home. Because of this, they are often left having to rent houses or apartments, rather than becoming homeowners. However, as more… Read More »
Melanie G. Long | April 30, 2018 For many Americans, the financial crisis that plunged the global economy into recession a decade ago may seem like a distant memory. Household net worth—the difference between assets and debts—reached a record $98.7 trillion in the last quarter of 2017, up from $56.2 trillion in 2008. Yet net wealth, by… Read More »