There are significant tax-reduction opportunities available when employer stock is held in a 401(k) plan. The opportunities are more significant now, as are the potential consequences of a suboptimal decision, because prices of many stocks increased significantly in recent years. Yet, many people diminish their benefits by rushing their decisions.…

This article was written byFollowI am a growth-oriented investor, conducting fundamental research. Long-term focus, independent thinking. I prefer companies with deep moats and high recurring sales growth.Disclosure: Hunter Wolf and I are working in the same investment team. I am writing here independently.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Mexico’s ruling coalition on Friday voted to change the constitution to stop the courts from reviewing legislation passed by Congress, brushing aside concerns from investors and rights advocates about the rule of…

The whole point of retirement is to improve your life—at least, that’s the case for most people. However, many people assume that if they stop working, their life will somehow magically be better. While not working does give you time and energy to pursue your goals and interests, you’ll need…

Mortgage rates continued their upward trajectory this week, climbing for a month straight while further pushing down demand in the stalled housing market. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage surged to 6.54% from last week’s reading of…

Altisource Portfolio Solutions SA (NASDAQ:ASPS) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 24, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Michelle Esterman – Chief Financial OfficerBill Shepro – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Raj Sharma – B. RileyMike Grondahl – Northland Operator Good day, and thank you for standing…

Events to look out for in North America today include UPS earnings, US new home sales and jobless claims. UPS: The US delivery group is forecast to report improved net income in the three months to the end of September as the company is expected to benefit from improving volumes and cost-cutting measures.Other…

Most people at or near retirement age will say they want to remain at home as long as possible. That means not going to a care home of any kind “with all those old people”. It sounds fine when one is 65 or so and in reasonably good health. But…

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Wednesday ordered Apple and Goldman Sachs to pay $89 million over mishandled transaction disputes and misrepresentations that impacted hundreds of thousands of Apple Card users. The CFPB found a breakdown in how customer service for the Apple Card handled consumer disputes, as Apple failed…

This article was written byFollowFormer media research analyst. Main coverage areas are crypto, BTC miners, metal, and media equities. Outside of Seeking Alpha, I write the Heretic Speculator newsletter where I share additional thoughts on finance with more of a social backdrop.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative…