Stock splits are a sucker’s play – but they still work
On July 30, Apple announced a move it hadn't made since 2014: it announced a 4-for-1 stock split.
Personal Finance: Housing market is one of the bright spots during coronavirus crisis – so far
Despite the rise in coronavirus cases in June, there was some good economic news.
Personal Finance: Unprecedented disruption in U.S. food supply chain
Stories abound regarding vegetable crops rotting in the field and milk being dumped in lagoons, while food banks report surges in demand and shortages of supply.
Personal Finance: Coronavirus-related financial assistance available for families and individuals
Just a few short months ago, America was entering an unprecedented 11th straight year of economic growth, with a roaring stock market and the lowest unemployment rate in over 50 years. Now we stand on the precipice of the sharpest downturn of the modern area and may witness a massive wave of job losses that we hope will be brief but may rival the Great Depression in magnitude.
Personal Finance: COVID-19 relief for small businesses on the way
Last week, Congress passed and the President signed perhaps the largest single financial rescue package in history in response to the economic damage inflicted by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Personal Finance: Silicon Valley invades financial services
When was the last time you waited in a long line at a traditional bank to speak with a teller?
Personal Finance: How the U.S. Treasury finances the debt
The U.S. Treasury Department made history last Thursday when it announced the lowest yield ever for a newly-issued 30-year government bond at 2.06%.
Personal Finance: Will new FICO scores help or hurt? Yes.
Beginning this summer, the latest iteration of the ubiquitous credit scoring model known as the FICO Score will debut to either the delight or dismay of millions of consumers.
Personal FInance: China trade deal contains short-term win, long-term loss
The United States and China have inked a "Phase I" trade agreement that reduces certain tariffs and trade barriers between the world's two largest economies.
Personal Finance: Changes to retirement accounts now in effect
On December 20, President Trump signed a $1.4 trillion budget bill into law that included a separate act making major changes to 401(k) and IRA accounts.
