Lastest Stories by Will Ashworth

Many utilities stocks have taken off in 2024 due to the increased demand for electricity to power AI data centers. This thirst cannot seem quenched, so that’s great news if you own or are...
As interest rates increased considerably in the past few years, dividend stocks lost some of their cachet with income investors. Now that they’re coming back down, investor interest has picked...
If you roam financial websites enough, you’ll frequently see “Magic Number” articles published with a scary headline suggesting you need millions for a happy and fulfilling retirement. However,...
Financial adviser and author David Bach first coined the phrase “The Latter Factor” in his 1999 book Smart Women Finish Rich. He believed cutting spending on things you don’t need, such as...
Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve did as expected on Sept. 18, cutting the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 4.75% to 5%. This is a sign that inflation has mostly been tamed. It also...
A will is a legal document that lays out your wishes upon death. Wills are commonly considered financial in nature because they detail how you want your assets distributed and appoint one or more...
The annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to Social Security payments for 2025 is expected to be 2.5%, the smallest COLA increase in the past three...
If you’re thinking about withdrawing $10,000 in cash from your checking account to play blackjack during your week-long trip to Las Vegas, you might want to know what happens when you do. The Bank...
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported on August 22 that existing home sales in July were 1.3% higher than in June, with a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.95 million. However, on a...
Like almost anything in life, the right choice for a credit card is the one that meets your specific needs.  Premium credit cards such as the American Express Centurion Card might be attractive to...
President Franklin Roosevelt’s June 1934 Executive Order established the Committee on Economic Safety. That led to the Social Security Act, passed on Aug. 14, 1935.  Social Security provided...
For many people, retirement is the culmination of a successful work career. Some can adapt quickly to the changes that confront them without a workplace to go to daily. Others aren’t as ready for...
Anyone who invests in the stock markets understands the concept of evaluating companies before purchasing them. This process is called due diligence. However, we aren’t nearly as thoroughly...
If you’ve traded options for a reasonable amount of time, you’re likely aware there are many ways to generate income from these securities. However, they don’t come without their risks. ...
It’s been nearly a month since Kamala Harris and Tim Walz released their agenda to lower costs for American families. A big part of the plan involves helping improve housing affordability by...