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If you’re looking for a simple investment strategy, so-called “lazy portfolios” may be an appealing option. These consist of just a few widely-diversified mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Here’s an overview of some common lazy portfolios. One-fund portfolios (target date funds) The laziest of lazy portfolios only contain a single mutual fund or ETF: a

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Not every growth stock has soared to sky-high prices. The last three years have been nothing short of spectacular for stock investors. The S&P 500 has produced a cumulative total return of 87% since hitting its bear market low in October 2022. If you invested in growth stocks, your returns have been even better, with

Money news this week: World Cup tickets: The qualifying rounds Soccer’s biggest global tournament only comes around every four years, and for the 48 national teams that finally take the field in 2026 it will have been a long, long road — one that began back in September 2023 with the first qualifying rounds. Qualifying

With eagerly-awaited employment data showing a disappointing labor market, mortgage interest rates are moving lower today. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage ticked down to 6.56% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is two basis points lower than yesterday and nine basis points lower than a week ago.

Investors appear to be having second thoughts about Joby as its share price has fallen by more than 20% in just the past month. Investing in zero-emission flying vehicles sounds like a fantastic growth opportunity for investors. And one of the hottest trends right now involves investing in companies that are in the electric vertical

Mortgage interest rates basically treaded water this week, waiting for a big market mover to make a splash. Spoiler alert: Expect that to happen tomorrow. But first, this week: The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose three basis points to 6.62% the week ending Sept. 4, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by

Torrid Holdings(CURV 0.85%) reported second quarter 2025 results on Aug. 4, 2025, with net sales of $262.8 million and adjusted EBITDA of $21.5 million, in line with internal expectations but reflecting a 6.9% year-over-year comparable sales decline. Management highlighted a strategic pivot toward digital-led growth, accelerated store closures, increased marketing investment, and rapid expansion of

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