The number of taxpayers claiming mortgage interest deductions on Schedule A has dropped sharply since the 2017 tax overhaul enacted both direct and indirect curbs on them. For 2019, about 13 million f...
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Why War and Sanctions Are Good for Bitcoin
Illustration by Elias Stein Text size Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is pressuring equities, pumping up oil prices, and scrambling Federal Reserve plans to raise rates. Through it all, Bitcoin has been ...
If your financial adviser didn’t ask these 6 questions, give them a call
Getty Images You may know all the questions you should be asking your financial adviser (if not, read our story on the questions to ask here), but did you know a new adviser should also be asking you ...
13 Stocks That Have Too Much Russian Exposure—and 6 Stocks That Could Benefit
Text size Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images U.S. companies are fleeing Russia, something that could create headwinds going forward. For companies in countries that haven’t imposed sanctions, h...
Why Did Mortgage Rates Fall Again? How Ukraine and Russia Affect Housing.
Text size The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 3.76% this week. Dreamstime.com Mortgage rates fell for a second consecutive week after Russia’s invasions of Ukraine triggered a fl...
I’m 60 with ‘well into seven figures’ saved. Should I get a financial adviser?
Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I am 60 years old, single and don’t have any children. I am well into seven figures with retirement savings, made up of three 401(k)s, two mutual funds and a $350,00...
Here’s exactly how much money is in the average savings account in America
But whatever the rules, one thing is clear: Americans who do save are saving more than they used to. Getty Images/iStockphoto While there’s no magic number as to the amount of money someone should hav...
Putin signs decree to prohibit leaving Russia with more than $10,000 in foreign currency
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a decree that prohibits taking more than $10,000 worth of foreign currency in cash and “monetary instruments” out of Russia. The move comes in respon...
‘They all promise to help’ but no financial adviser seems to offer what I need. I have two 401ks, Roth accounts and real estate, and want a one-time plan for managing my money myself. Can you help?
Looking for a financial planner who works for a flat fee? Here’s some advice on how to do it. Getty Images Question: I have done a lot of research to find a fiduciary, but the bottom line is I have ye...
3 simple rules for cushioning yourself against inflation
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. Inflation — the rise in consumer prices — is a slow erosion of your money over time. Before 2021, the U.S. hadn’t seen annual core inflation m...
PayPal, Intel and Paramount Stock Hit Multiyear Lows. Insiders Bought Up Shares.
It isn’t surprising that many stocks have set new intraday lows for the latest 52 weeks, or even longer. Ed, let’s mention Russia-Ukraine since that’s the reason But it is notable when insiders—compan...
ECB says Russia bank subsidiary likely to fail
FRANKFURT, Germany — An Austria-based subsidiary of Russia’s state-owned Sberbank RU:SBER has been ruled likely to fail after depositors fled due to the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Eur...
SEC proposes new rule requiring short-sellers to disclose their positions monthly
Gary Gensler has been circling short-sellers for months, and now the Securities and Exchange Commission chief is looking to make a big move. Under a new rule proposed by the SEC Friday morning, some i...
My mom cosigned student loans for my now-disabled sister. How can we repay them?
How to get out of student loan debt. Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: My mom cosigned my sister’s student loan for her online school, but life got in the way for my sister and because of her mental ...
Coinbase stock falls as crypto platform casts doubt on Q1 outlook
Coinbase Global Inc. stock fell nearly 6% in extended trading Thursday after the Silicon Valley crypto platform crushed Wall Street expectations for its fourth quarter but cast doubt on current-quarte...
Meritor shares headed toward 24-year high after Cummins buys axle, braking and powertrain maker for $3.7 billion
Shares of Meritor Inc., a maker of axle, braking and electric powertrain components, were headed toward a 24-year high Tuesday, after the company announced a deal to be acquired by diesel truck engine...
‘She had a will, but it was null and void’: My friend and her sister are fighting over their mother’s life-insurance policy and $32,000 bank account. Who’s right?
Dear Quentin, My friend’s mom passed away about a year ago. She had a will, but it was null and void because there was only one witness signature. She has two daughters. One of the girls, Mary, moved ...
Stock Market Today: Overseas Stocks Fall as Russia-Ukraine Tensions Simmer
Text size Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden have agreed in principle to a summit in Europe. AFP via Getty Images Global stocks fell on Monday as tensions remained high over the Russian military buildup on ...
Companies Are Starting to Worry About the Russia Issue
Text size The Alcoa headquarters in Pittsburgh. CEO Roy Harvey said a Russia-Ukraine conflict could affect demand. Justin Merriman/Bloomberg The standoff between Russia and Ukraine has been causing pa...
C3.ai Shares Tumble as Deutsche Bank Tells Investors to Sell the Stock
Text size Dreamstime C3.ai shares are taking a beating Friday, pressured by a negative research note from Deutsche Bank analyst Patrick Colville, who cut his rating on the stock to Sell from Hold, wit...