The last two years have seen record options-trading volumes, thanks to historic volatility and the rise of mobile brokerages. If you’re new to options trading — or you’re thinking about getting into it — you might be wondering which strategies are right for you. One simple type of options trade is the covered call. What……
Black Friday sales are everywhere. Judging by retailers’ advertisements stuffed with language like “must-have deals” and “can’t-miss epic finds,” you’d be led to believe that every deal is too good to pass up. But what actually makes a Black Friday deal worth pursuing? An item’s reduced price, availability and affordability are key elements. Here’s what……
When average monthly new-car payments surpassed $700 in May and car prices reached record highs, many potential car buyers decided to sit on the sidelines until the market returned to normal. Six months later, normal looks further away than ever. The Federal Reserve continues to raise the federal funds rate, driving auto loan interest rates……
After recent rate increases made by the Federal Reserve, some savings accounts are paying more than 3% annual percentage yield, or APY. This rate is among the highest you can find for a savings account right now, and it’s worth shopping around for one. Here’s what to know about why rates are increasing and how……
With many theme parks and other attractions, Orlando is a popular destination for families. While the local theme parks can be exciting, the hotels can be just as fun without the massive price of admission. The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress is one of the most family-friendly hotels in Orlando, and you can book a room……
Founded in Madison, Wisconsin, American Family sells homeowners insurance and other policies in 19 states. You can customize an American Family home insurance policy with a variety of add-ons, including coverage for identity theft, valuable jewelry or the breakdown of major appliances. The company also has several discounts you might be able to use, plus……
HSBC is no longer offering new personal loans, though it still services existing loans, according to its website. HSBC previously offered personal loans ranging from $3,000 to $30,000 for borrowers with good to excellent credit (690 credit score or higher). These loans included fast funding and no origination fee. If you still need a personal……
Crypto exchanges FTX and FTX.US, its U.S. branch, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov. 11. Shortly after, more than $600 million was drained out of FTX wallets in an apparent hack. The following day, the Financial Times published FTX’s balance sheet, which showed $9 billion in liabilities and just $900 million in easily sellable……
Americans embraced mobile banking as their main account access more than any other method from 2017 to 2021, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s 2021 report on unbanked and underbanked households. Even so, a new NerdWallet survey found that many people are hesitant to use mobile banking because of security concerns. More than 2……
Decentralized applications, typically known as “dapps” or “dApps,” are cryptocurrency programs such as games and financial products that run on a blockchain network rather than a centralized server controlled by a single company. Dapps are a broad category in the world of cryptocurrency. The term could describe anything from a decentralized crypto exchange to a……