EOG Resources (EOG -1.18%) has an excellent record of paying dividends. The oil and gas producer has delivered 27 years of sustainable and growing dividends. While the company hasn’t increased its payout every single year since its initial public offering, it has never reduced its payment, which is a rarity in the oil patch. Further, […]

Selling your home can feel like an endless series of decisions with no certain answers. When should you list your home for sale exactly? What do you need to fix before you put it on the market? How do you know you’ve got the right asking price your home? Your decisions can have a direct

This meaty budget reconciliation bill includes a provision to increase the state and local tax, or SALT, deduction limit. If the changes make it through the Senate, certain taxpayers could see big tax breaks. What is the SALT cap? The SALT deduction is a tax break that allows people who itemize to deduct certain taxes

Key Takeaways General retailers, such as Walmart and Costco, want to avoid raising grocery prices as they adjust prices in response to tariffs, executives said on recent earnings calls. Lower food prices can offer retailers steady food traffic, and may be a way to build loyalty using a category that relies less on imports than

If you’re craving an international vacation in 2025 but don’t want to spend a fortune, Mexico might be your best bet. From the white-sand beaches of Cancun to the cobblestone streets of Puerto Vallarta’s old town, Mexico offers a rich mix of culture, cuisine and coastline — all without breaking the bank. Getting there is

Key Takeaways The nation-leading CD rate of 4.65% is offered by Technology Credit Union and is available for a 6-month term. CD shoppers also have 15 choices for locking in 4.50%, ranging from a 3-month CD from PonceBankDirect up to 13-month offers from Elements Financial and Vibrant Credit Union. Alternatively, you can opt for 4.40%

A forgettable Friday on the equities market and intensifying worries about the state of global trade inspired many investors to avoid cryptocurrencies throughout the day. In late afternoon trading, it was hard to find any that were even trading sideways, let alone adding to their value. Among the host of decliners was top coin Ethereum

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% on Friday, May 30, 2025, as President Trump rekindled his tough rhetoric on China and a key report revealed softening inflation. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals shares plummeted after the company’s experimental COPD treatment fell short of expectations in a late-stage clinical trial. Makeup seller Ulta Beauty reported better-than-expected

Whether you’re looking for a quick getaway or a long-awaited trip to the sunny islands, choosing a high-end hotel can elevate your entire Caribbean vacation. These stays typically come with a higher price tag, but often include food, drinks and first-rate amenities that add exceptional value. And if you use points to cover some or

May was the best month for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite since November 2023, with the indexes rising 6.2% and 9.6%, respectively.  Investors entered the month cautiously optimistic. Employment data at the beginning of the month suggested the economy remained on solid footing. Meanwhile, White House officials were signaling a desire to ease tensions