So far, 2022 is a year of value stocks. But some tech stocks fit that definition. Below is a high-conviction list of technology stocks among the S&P 500 SPX, +0.05% that have low valuations to ear...
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Struggling small businesses hope more Covid relief is on the way
andresr | E+ | Getty Images Almost two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, many small businesses are still struggling. While financial assistance for those impacted by the crisis has ended, some of the ...
‘I don’t know if it’s worth dealing with tenants’: Should I convert my home into a rental, or sell it?
I have enough money to put down on a second home — I need a slightly bigger place and another bedroom. I currently live in Portland, Ore., but I am planning to move outside of Portland. However, I’m c...
Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Malaysia, Philippines reopen for travel
Another day — another border reopens. In the past two weeks, a slew of countries announced plans to reopen or relax border restrictions. This includes places that have maintained some of the str...
Apple, Not Amazon, Should Buy Peloton. One Analyst Explains Why.
Text size (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) It’s been reported that Amazon.com and Nike are weighing bids for Peloton Interactive . One analyst said he’s be surprised if Apple also wasn’t in t...
These end-of-life planning forms will save your family a lot of heartache, the trouble with Alaska’s oil fund and more retirement news
From MarketWatch: Opinion: Big money trouble with Alaska’s $80 billion oil fund: A major political row has broken out at Alaska’s Permanent Fund, the state’s giant $82 billion oil fund, where the firi...
Opinion: Amid a global chip shortage, Intel is making less money — how did that happen?
Intel INTC, -2.48% was the world’s largest chipmaker until 2021, when it was dethroned by Samsung. Though Samsung’s main business is memory chips, which is a different segment of the market to Intel’s...
‘We do not want him to receive anything from our estate’: How do we ensure our son-in-law does not get his hands on our money?
Dear Quentin, My wife and I are in our 70’s and have one daughter as the sole beneficiary to our estate. We live in Ohio. She is separated from her husband, and it doesn’t appear that they will be get...
Opinion: These 2 numbers sum up why the housing market won’t get back to normal for a long time
Last week I got a letter in the mail. Like you, I’m surprised this still exists as a practice but desperate times call for desperate measures: Courtesy Ben Carlson Now I would like to think our house ...
Inflation impacts Valentine’s Day but overspending isn’t sexy
Even cupid is coming out of quarantine. Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach $23.9 billion in 2022, the second-highest year on record, according to the National Retail Federation. On av...
The ‘best job in America’ pays $145,000, has 14,000 job openings — and offers a generous work-life balance
A six-figure salary and the option to work from home? It sounds too good to be true. Job openings are rising, while workers continue to quit. The number of vacant jobs hit 10.9 million in December, up...
Starbucks (SBUX) Q1 2022 earnings miss
The Starbucks logo is displayed on a cup at a Starbucks store on October 29, 2021 in Marin City, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Starbucks on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings that missed...
More than one-third of Americans say they’ve never had a retirement account
Never had a retirement account? You’re not alone – 36% of American workers said they’ve never had a retirement account, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA, a new Bankrate survey found. Generation Z and ...
‘The company is a household name’: My husband’s tech firm gave him stock. It’s now 40% of our net worth. Should we diversify or hold?
Dear Quentin, My husband and I disagree as to whether he should diversify his tech stock. He was granted this stock during his five years employed with a tech company. It wasn’t worth much at the time...
Royal Caribbean Builds Adults-Only Area, Carnival Joins New Ship Arms Race
Losing money has not stopped Royal Caribbean (RCL) – Get Royal Caribbean Group Report and Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL) – Get Carnival Corporation Report from spending to ensure that they ha...
Here’s what to consider before taking a pay cut
Drakula & Co. | Moment | Getty Images The pandemic has upended millions of American lives, and for many has made them reconsider priorities around work. That’s prompted many to quit jobs ami...
McDonald’s McPlant burger made with Beyond Meat sold better than expected
McDonald’s McPlant Burger Courtesy: McDonald’s McDonald’s McPlant burger is more popular than initially expected, according to Piper Sandler analyst Michael Lavery. In December, part...
Singapore says it’s ready for 2022 travel demand when it returns
There are “encouraging signs of recovery” in Singapore’s tourism sector, according to the Singapore Tourism Board. Visitor arrivals reached 330,000 and tourism receipts reached an es...
A food guide to the Thai capital
Bangkok revels in its status as a culinary mecca. From wizened street vendors who perform alchemy with sizzling woks to whiz-kid chefs who are shaping the fine dining scene, the city lays claim to one...
Opinion: Retirees in the U.S. do not live on ‘fixed incomes’
As inflation has gained traction in the last year, commentators constantly remark about how it is particularly hard on retirees who live on a “fixed income.” Please stop. Retirees do not live on fixe...
National Restaurant Association asks Congress for aid amid omicron
People dine at an outdoor dining patio set up at a restaurant on March 18, 2021 in New York City. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images The National Restaurant Association is asking Congress to replenish ...
Opinion: These 5 tech stocks — including small caps you probably don’t know — can lead the sector’s comeback
Amid all the big swings in the S&P 500 and other benchmarks, it’s natural for many investors to be worried. But as the adage attributed to Warren Buffett goes, sometimes it pays the most to be gre...