What Is the Vanguard Cash Reserves Federal Market Fund (VMRXX)? If you’re looking to invest in highly liquid investment vehicles that come with short-term maturities, consider a money market fund. These mutual funds typically invest in cash, highly-rated debt securities, and cash equivalents. These funds were originally designed to offer liquidity, provide current income, and
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In classical economics, no concept is more important than that of utility. The theory of utility is that every transaction we make in the marketplace is an attempt to maximize our satisfaction, however we choose to define that. While utility is at the top of the list, convenience isn’t far behind. A company that makes
In today’s episode of let’s talk stocks, we are going to talk about some technical analysis, more specifically about the head and shoulders stock chart pattern. This is a reversal pattern. We’ll take a look at what the pattern looks like, its previous trend, volume, projections, some of its entry points, and finally, I’ll give you
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In this article MASI Dobrila Vignjevic | E+ | Getty Images Company: Masimo (MASI) Business: Masimo is a global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and markets a variety of noninvasive monitoring technologies and hospital automation solutions. Their core business is measure-through-motion and low perfusion pulse oximetry. They sell highly technical pulse oximeter devices to
Many authors have written on psychological or behavioral traps that lead people in the wrong direction with their lives in general. Quite frequently, some classic forms of dysfunctional psychology are directly evident in investing behavior. Here, we take a look at eight common psychological traps that investors can fall victim to, as identified by behavioral finance.
Dental insurance premiums may be tax deductible. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says that to be deductible as a qualifying medical expense, the dental insurance must be for procedures to prevent or alleviate dental disease, including dental hygiene and preventive exams and treatments. Dental insurance that is for purely cosmetic purposes, such as teeth whitening
Financial advisors today have a myriad of challenges facing them in their daily practices. They must wear many hats including those of asset manager, financial planner, psychologist, or marketer in order to succeed. While most advisors can wear some of these hats well, it is very difficult to manage several roles, especially if switching from
What Is Pet Insurance? Pet health insurance is property and casualty (P&C) insurance. It’s not technically in the health insurance category. Despite this, it is health insurance. The current model of pet insurance is reimbursement insurance. You pay the veterinarian, then file a claim, and the insurance company reimburses you an amount that’s had the
When you’re in need of cash and can’t get to your own bank, you’re probably going to have to visit another bank’s ATM. But remember, you may be stuck with that dreaded automated teller machine (ATM) fee. These days, many banks reimburse their customers for ATM fees by keeping track of the charges incurred over
Blue-Collar vs. White-Collar: An Overview Workers are often divided into categories using different classifications. One of the most common ways is by using collar colors. Two of the most popular types are blue-collar and white-collar workers. Both terms have meanings that evoke different images, including the type of work involved and how people are paid.
Xoom is an online money transfer service that lets you send funds within the U.S. and to countries around the world quickly, easily, and affordably. You can also use Xoom to pay the bills of family and friends who live abroad. What’s more, Xoom provides the means to reload prepaid mobile phones located internationally. All
Undervalued stocks are businesses that trade below their intrinsic value. Thomas Chua is the author of the 3-Bullet Sunday investment newsletter. A May tweet of his caught my attention. He wrote: “Buffett: We define intrinsic value as the discounted value of the cash that can be taken out of a business during its remaining life.”
As the cost of attending college increases across the United States and around the globe, how to pay for it remains a big concern. Many students and families who opened 529 plan accounts to fund their education here are discovering that the money can also be used to study abroad, if you follow the rules. Key
[Editor’s note: “Quantum Computing Will Be Bigger Than the Discovery of Fire!” was previously published in June 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] It’s commonly appreciated that the discovery of fire was the most profound revolution in human history. And yesterday, I read that a major director at
While no guarantees of a housing market crash exist, investors may need to start considering sector-related stocks to sell. Primarily, it’s no longer amateur doom-and-gloom luminaries broadcasting bearishness. Instead, the National Association of Realtors confirmed what the National Association of Home Builders admitted: residential real estate has entered a recession. Per a CNBC report, home
Borrowing money can fund a new home, pay for college tuition or help start a new business. Financing options range from traditional financial institutions, like banks, credit unions, and financing companies to peer-to-peer lending (P2P) or a loan from a 401(k) plan. Key Takeaways Borrowing money can fund a new home, pay for college tuition
Niraj Shah, CEO, Wayfair Ashlee Espinal | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Foot Locker — The retail stock surged more than 20% after it appointed former Ulta Beauty head Mary Dillon as its chief executive officer, replacing Richard Johnson. Foot Locker also reported a smaller-than-expected drop in comparable sales for
When it comes to growth opportunities in tech, International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) and IBM stock may not be what first comes to mind. In fact, many investors may see it as old news. But taking a closer look, it’s clear this company differs greatly from this common perception. It may be on course to see
Costco may not be the first store that comes to mind when you think about shopping for a diamond ring. But the sparkly jewelry case often positioned near the wholesale club store entrance is enough to make many shoppers curious about the wisdom of buying fine jewelry there. Here are some things you should know