As of late 2021, American students are on the hook for approximately $1.75 trillion in student loans, according to data compiled by the Education Data Initiative. 43.2 million student borrowers owe an average of $39,351, up significantly from past decades. With that much money on the line, it’s reasonable to be curious about who might
Elon Musk, CEO of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), recently posted a controversial tweet. Apparently, Tesla’s full self-driving (FSD) feature will soon cost more. Not everyone will appreciate this announcement, but a potential revenue increase could boost TSLA stock. Is it breaking news anymore to say that Musk said or wrote something divisive? Probably not,
Labor unions are associations of workers formed to protect workers’ rights and advance their interests. Unions negotiate with employers through a process known as collective bargaining. The resulting union contract specifies workers’ pay, hours, benefits, and job health and safety policies. Thanks to the efforts of labor unions, workers have achieved higher wages, more reasonable
Semiconductor firms Nvidia (NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) reported new U.S. export restrictions would limit sales to China, sending shares of both companies and other semiconductor stocks tumbling on Thursday. While AMD claimed the new rules would not have a material impact on its business, Nvidia expects the change could mean a loss of
During the pandemic years, Cathie Wood’s favorite stocks became massive wealth-builders. Her tech-heavy representative ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEARCA:ARKK) increased in value by more than 10% in a single day. However, with the current market downturn, and the risk-off attitude of investors, ARKK has shed a ton of value. Nevertheless, many of Cathie Wood’s favorite stocks show she
Amazon (AMZN) is one of the most valuable companies in the world, with a market capitalization exceeding one trillion dollars. One-way AMZN has continued to grow is by introducing new products and acquiring complementary businesses. One such product is Amazon Prime. This membership service gives subscribers certain perks like free two-day shipping of products, access
In this article OKTA SIG LE CIEN CPB HRL Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Hormel Foods (HRL) – Hormel fell 4.2% in the premarket after issuing a mixed batch of quarterly results and guidance. The food producer’s quarterly revenue beat forecasts, but earnings were slightly short. The same was also true
The more than decade-long surge in certain EV stocks has made this sector an attractive one for long-term growth investors. Electric vehicles are here to stay. Accordingly, those looking for long-term growth may constantly be on the lookout for deals in this space. Unfortunately, in recent years, few deals could be had. Valuation expansion in this
Following Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s latest remarks on monetary policy, investors are more concerned with which stocks to sell. The central bank remains committed to continuing hiking interest rates, in its quest to curb inflation. In turn, the market may have a ways to go before truly bottoming out. This points to more volatility
Cheap stocks with high price targets always are tempting but require due diligence. As any investor knows, stock prices are constantly fluctuating. Stocks in a portfolio have varying degrees of volatility, but considering that there are many others to choose from, it is important to do your research. For example, cheap stocks with high price
Michael Burry made a name for himself during the Great Recession. His bearish bet against the housing market made the contrarian investor a fortune. Alongside this fortune came fame, when the book detailing his winning trade was made into a film in 2015. When Burry makes changes to his portfolio, it makes headlines. That’s exactly
Discovering which tech stocks to buy can be tricky in today’s market. It’s no secret that equity markets this year have faced massive turbulence. Moreover, as inflation rates remain elevated, it’s clear that the stock market’s troubles aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. However, with the widespread market correction, there are plenty of hyper-growth tech stocks
We all know health insurance is something you shouldn’t live without, but what about vision insurance? You can purchase vision insurance as a group benefit through your employer or as an individual policy. But how does the cost compare to the coverage you’ll receive? Key Takeaway Most vision care plans provide discounts on laser eye-correction surgery. Vision
When real estate agents talk about staging your home, they’re referring to a method of preparing a property for sale on the real estate marketplace. Staging is designed to showcase a home’s best assets, impress buyers, and sell it quickly for the highest possible price. Because not all sellers stage their homes–especially homes in lower
Student loan debt may be the biggest financial issue facing young adults today. Research shows that 55% of the class of 2020 who earned a bachelor’s degree also have student debt, owing an average of $28,400. As tuition and other costs continue to rise, having to borrow money to earn a degree is often unavoidable.
Developing clean energy sources is critical for the future of the United States and the rest of the world. However, creating the technology needed to make clean energy is expensive. The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) is a program that helps facilitate the development of new technology by offering loans and loan
As I was preparing to write about cheap stocks to buy that could increase by ten times over the next few years, I wondered what measuring stick I should use to appropriately identify names that were down but definitely not out. I looked online for a few ideas. For example, NerdWallet recently defined cheap stocks
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 is legislation that significantly impacts Americans in different ways. While the legislation aims to reduce the impact of inflation and address energy issues, it also includes provisions to lower prescription drug costs, especially for those on Medicare. Among its key provisions affecting drug costs, the Inflation Reduction Act
For investors who are bold and contrarian, making a 1,000% gain on a stock over several years isn’t as hard as it may sound. That’s particularly true regarding out-of-favor electric vehicle (EV) stocks and renewable energy stocks, since those relatively new sectors are rapidly evolving and expanding. Although I haven’t made a 1,000% profit with
Last week, President Biden announced that he will be forgiving up to $20,000 in federal student loans, no doubt providing some much needed relief for millions of eligible borrowers. Adding to the good news, the White House confirmed in a press release that this relief won’t be subject to the federal income tax. That said,