According to a survey from Edelman Financial Engines, many Americans want a retirement that doesn’t tie them down. Nearly 40% of survey respondents said they wanted an “adventurous” retirement, while 24% said they wanted a “nomadic” lifestyle that didn’t require living in one place. If you’re part of the 24%, you can create a plan […]

Key Takeaways The highest rate in the 3-year term dropped to 4.28% from its previous APY of 4.32%. The new, lower offer comes from Lafayette Federal Credit Union, which also promises that rate for 4- and 5-year terms. The nation-leading CD rate continues to be 4.60%, available from Newtek Bank for a 9-month term that

There’s a lot on the domestic calendar this week. But investors and the world are watching global affairs, too. As the weekend began—with Iran and Israel striking each other—was an urgent matter, with people dying in both countries and Iran reportedly pulling out of planned talks with the U.S. The news raised questions not only

Artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency are two high-growth markets that offer promising return potential. Investing in the right stocks could pay off handsomely in the coming years. Here are two stocks that could deliver. Image source: Getty Images. 1. Advanced Micro Devices AI is expected to increase the global economy by $15.7 trillion by 2030,

Key Takeaways Trump’s tariffs are meant to serve at least partially as bargaining chips, to be lowered in exchange for concessions from other countries, but the U.S. has won few concessions so far. So far, only Great Britain has agreed to lower any trade barriers, though negotiations with other countries are continuing. Trade deals could

Key Takeaways The House budget bill proposes streamlining the student loan repayment system into two options: a new version of the standard repayment plan and an income-driven repayment option. The new standard plan could be cheaper monthly for the average borrower than the current standard plan. The new income-driven repayment could be cheaper for the

Key Takeaways Good news for savers: The Fed isn’t likely to cut interest rates soon, so today’s strong cash returns are expected to stick around for now. The top high-yield savings accounts are offering up to 5.00%, while this week’s best CD rate is an impressive 4.60%. Cash at brokerages and robo-advisors can earn 4.00%

Looking back over the past decade and beyond, I don’t think there are many folks out there who would deny just how impressive Tesla‘s success has been. This innovative business, led by polarizing CEO Elon Musk, disrupted the global auto industry with its electric vehicles (EVs). While the EV stock trades 32% below its peak

In 2003, sociologist Devah Pager sent a shockwave through the employment world with an audit study that revealed a brutal truth about American hiring practices. Setting out to discover the effects of having a criminal record on employment, she found something that made national news: Black men without a criminal background were called back for

The U.S. covers about 2.26 billion acres—60% of that (1.3 billion acres) is privately held by wealthy individuals and corporations. The bulk of that land is made up of farms and ranches, and the rest is mostly forests. U.S. farmland is valuable. As of 2024, the average value of farm real estate in the U.S.