The Microsoft negativity on Wall Street continues to pile up ahead of earnings at the end of the month, and we’re struggling with the portfolio stock, too. Among the recent deluge of analyst reports and media coverage, troubling themes are emerging about Microsoft’s artificial intelligence spending and Azure cloud growth. Those two factors have Jim […]

Many American consumers have struggled to catch up after the COVID-19 pandemic and the stubborn inflation that followed, and experts say tariffs could add to their financial troubles. President Donald Trump has imposed a global 10% tariff on all imports into the U.S. and additional tariffs on some of the country’s closest trading partners. Economists

The Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro has a beautiful beachfront location, making it perfect for those seeking a relaxing getaway in this seaside Brazilian city. However, there’s a tradeoff: It’s far from Zona Sul, where the main attractions are concentrated, such as Copacabana Beach, Sugarloaf Mountain and the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking the

Harvard University’s Dunster House in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Blake Nissen for The Boston Globe via Getty Images Harvard’s brewing conflict with the Trump administration could come at a steep cost — even for the nation’s richest university. On April 14, Harvard University President Alan Garber announced the institution would not comply with the administration’s demands, including

Key Takeaways President Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs have roiled the stock market, leading many to bolster their cash reserves. Luckily, cash safe havens are offering great returns these days—including high-yield savings accounts paying up to 5.00%. Though CDs pay slightly less—topping out at 4.60% right now—they have a superpower: They guarantee their APY for months

A Hertz Tesla electric vehicle is displayed during the Hertz Corporation IPO at the Nasdaq Market site in Times Square in New York City, U.S., November 9, 2021.  Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Hertz Global CEO Gil West is “encouraged” and “energized” by prominent investor Bill Ackman taking a “significant” position in the post-bankrupt rental car

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Win McNamee | Annabelle Gordon | Reuters President Donald Trump on Friday lobbed his latest criticism at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as the White House’s discontent for the economic policy leader hits a fever pitch. During a Friday afternoon question-and-answer session with reporters, Trump

Pets are cherished members of many families, and in some cases, they go beyond companionship to play an essential role in daily life. However, pet ownership can quickly become expensive, with costs accumulating for the many necessities that ensure their well-being. Fortunately, there are certain situations where pet-related expenses may earn you a tax deduction.

The Arro Card, issued by Community Federal Savings Bank, is a credit-building option for those with bad, limited or no credit. Like similar “alternative” credit cards on the market, the card doesn’t determine approval based on traditional metrics like credit scores. Rather, it uses alternative data like income and bank account information. This makes the