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The stock market has been on a strong run, but it’s not clear how long it will — or can — last. With elevated valuations, persistent inflation, shifting market leadership and AI enthusiasm reaching a fever pitch, who could blame investors for asking the uncomfortable questions: Is this rally built on solid ground? Or is…
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With strikes on both sides seeming to shatter the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, mortgage rates have been moving higher. Rates had started the week looking a little softer, but that took a turn as tensions flared overseas. The deterioration of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire promptly sent oil prices and 10-year Treasury yields higher, and mortgage rates were right…
Chase Sapphire and Freedom cardholders can now earn 10x Ultimate Rewards® points per dollar spent through a partnership with Paze, an online payment service. From now until the end of the year, when you check out using Paze at eligible merchants, you can earn bonus points on up to $1,500 in spending per month. If…
It’s not a dramatic climb, but mortgage rates are creeping higher as the Iran ceasefire continues to deteriorate. The renewed fighting quickly drove up oil prices and bond yields, and we’ve seen mortgage rates head upward, too. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.42% APR, according to rates provided to…
The third vessel in Royal Caribbean’s massive Icon Class lineup, Legend of the Seas, has officially made its July 2026 debut in the Mediterranean. The budget to build it exceeded $2 billion, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing — and after seeing it, I understand why. It’s home to an expansive theater, rock…
If you speak with a financial advisor, you might hear the common refrain that no individual stock should make up more than 5% of your overall portfolio, and that a well-diversified portfolio includes mostly index funds instead of individual stocks. For beginners, that often means building a very simple portfolio that mostly consists of a…
Delta Air Lines is now selling basic fares in its premium cabins, including business class, first class and premium economy. Passengers will be able to get a discounted fare in exchange for losing perks like lounge access, seat selection and an extra checked bag. Instead of offering a single bundled fare that includes a set…
As soon as you hear that your employer might go public, questions start piling up. Should you exercise your stock options now? What’s that going to cost you? Should you sell everything at once? Hold some of it? What’s the tax bill going to look like? How is this going to change your life? No…