Should you lock a home equity loan interest rate this June?
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When it comes to locking in an interest rate on a borrowing product, the timing can be difficult to get right. Wait too long and you risk having to pay more than you would have at an earlier point.
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Read MoreSocial Security Matters: Some questions asked over coffee
DEAR RUSTY: My coffee conversations among a group of friends have resulted in several questions about Social Security:
1. What happens to the Social Security account of someone who dies before retirement age. What happens to that money and where does it end up?
2. How does the decreased birth rate of the USA affect future Social Security benefits?
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Read MoreWhat to do if your credit score is harmed by the restart of federal student loan collections
What to do if your credit score is harmed by the restart of federal student loan collections
There are many benefits that come with a good credit score: better rates on car and homeowners insurance, more housing options, and the ability to snag credit cards with the best rewards, just to name a few.
Read MoreTop Federal Reserve official promises major overhaul of US bank regulation
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The Federal Reserve’s new financial supervision chief has promised a significant overhaul of US banking rules, vowing to address industry concerns that regulations imposed after the 2008 financial crisis are too onerous.
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Read MoreWhere Will Apple Stock Be in 5 Years?
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Apple shares have been a monster winner in the past, as its products and services gained widespread global adoption.
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Investors should be concerned about the growth trajectory of the iPhone, which is being negatively impacted by Apple’s slow AI rollout.
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A lower starting valuation would certainly add upside to this top tech stock.
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Dell Crashed 50%, Why Smart Investors Are Buying the Dip
Dell (NYSE:DELL)’s share price has been on a roller coaster ride in recent months, down from a 52-week high just shy of $180.
With shares now about 50% off their trailing 12-month high point, is now the time to buy Dell?
Key Points
- Despite a 50% stock drop,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
2 Stocks To Count On For Next Decade
Trade wars and tariffs are taking their toll but that also translates to opportunity among some quality names that have taken a hit, such as Dutch Bros. Even after a market dip, the share price is still up 14% this year, far outpacing the broader market.
The relative outperformance stems from Dutch Bros’
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Palantir’s Path to $10 Billion: Can This AI Giant Keep Growing?
Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) has emerged from a growth slowdown into a phase of reaccelerating revenue and improving profitability in 2024-2025. After a modest ~17% revenue growth in 2023, Palantir’s top-line expanded by 29% in 2024 to $2.87 billion, buoyed by rising demand for its data analytics and AI platforms.
The company also achieved GAAP profitability,
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