Reeves: Why You Should Cheer a Fed Rate Hike
With the Federal Reserve likely to raise interest rates this week, Jeff Reeves at InvestorPlace.com sees a hike as encouraging news. He explains why.
7m Dec 14, 2015
7m
Preparing for a Federal Reserve Rate Hike
With the Federal Reserve meeting this coming week, Jeff Carbone at Cornerstone Financial Partners offers advice for dealing with an interest rate hike.
8m Dec 12, 2015
8m
Is This Where the Bull Market Ends?
Financial Food Fight: Paul Vigna, Chuck Jaffe, Kristen Scholer, and Ben Levisohn take a look at the state of the stock market -- is the bull market about to end?
5m Dec 11, 2015
5m
Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays
It's not just about curb appeal. Making your house stand out on the web is also crucial during the busy holiday season. Brian Balduf at VHT Studios offers advice for improving your online photos.
5m Dec 11, 2015
5m
The Oil Show: Big Problems for Big Oil
Heard on the Street: Miriam Gottfried, Alex Frangos, Spencer Jakab, and Helen Thomas get to the bottom of why every day seems like a new low point for oil.
5m Dec 10, 2015
5m
Home Foreclosure Starts at Lowest Level in Decade
RealtyTrac's Daren Blomquist runs down the latest figures. Despite a decade low for foreclosure starts, he says some states and major cities are still having problems.
6m Dec 10, 2015
6m
Bigger Mutual Fund Distribution? Here's What to Do
With larger mutual fund distributions expected this year, T. Rowe Price's Stuart Ritter lays out the best plan for investors.
6m Dec 09, 2015
6m
The High Cost of Early CD Withdrawals
Bankrate's 2015 CD Early Withdrawal Penalty Survey finds that banks charge big penalties that may substantially eat away at your principal. Greg McBride, chief financial analyst for Bankrate.com explains how an upcoming interest rate hike could impact CD investors.
7m Dec 08, 2015
7m
Can the Oil Market Survive a Big Hit?
Moneybeat: Paul Vigna, Kristen Scholer, Maureen Farrell and Nicole Friedman examine the declining state of the oil markets. Can it get any worse?
6m Dec 07, 2015
6m
Can You Still Get a Deal If Flying for Christmas?
Travel expert Rick Seaney, the head of FareCompare.com, offers tips for trying to save some money on flying for the Christmas holiday.
8m Dec 07, 2015
8m
What Investors Should Watch This Coming Week
Following the better than expected November jobs report, David Straus, senior portfolio manager at New Potomac Partners, previews the week ahead on Wall Street.
5m Dec 05, 2015
5m
What Does the ECB's latest moves mean for the Fed?
Financial Food Fight: Paul Vigna, Stephen Grocer, Chuck Jaffe, and Geoffrey Rogow take a look at the ECB's latest financial moves, Mario Draghi, and what it all means for the markets.
5m Dec 04, 2015
5m
With Fed Rate Hike Likely, How Should You Invest?
Saying there's now a 90% chance the Fed ups interest rates this month, Alan Gayle lays out where to put your money in that climate. The director of asset allocation at RidgeWorth Investments discusses "playing offense" with equities.
7m Dec 04, 2015
7m
The ECB's Unstimulating Stimulus
Heard on the Street: Miriam Gottfried, David Reilly and Justin Lahart examine what the ECB's decision not to increase the bonds it's buying each month could mean for the Fed.
5m Dec 03, 2015
5m
A Third of Home Markets at All-Time Price Highs
Of 94 major metropolitan areas, 33 are now enjoying all-time highs for home prices. RealtyTrac's Daren Blomquist discusses what cities top the list and whether the U.S. is seeing another housing bubble.
6m Dec 03, 2015
6m
How to Financially Prepare for a Layoff
Watching Your Wealth: Financial expert Kimberly Foss has all tips you need to know about what to do when you lose your job and how you can prepare financially.
5m Dec 02, 2015
5m
Stone: Keep Your Eye on Payroll Data, ECB, Yellen
Bill Stone, chief investment strategist at PNC Asset Management Group, dissects expectations for this week's payroll report, the ECB meeting and Fed chairwoman Janet Yellen's appearance before Congress.
7m Dec 01, 2015
7m
The Latest Trend in the IPO Market? Get Bought Out
Moneybeat: Paul Vigna, Stephen Grocer, Erik Holm and Telis Demos take a look at the current state of IPOs. Have companies given up?
6m Nov 30, 2015
6m
Shop at Work on Cyber Monday? You Could Get Fired
Plan to do some holiday shopping on Cyber Monday? Plan to do it at work? Michael Erwin at CareerBuilder says a third of employers have said they would dismiss workers for shopping online at the office.
5m Nov 30, 2015
5m
What Investors Should Watch This Coming Week
Chad Morganlander, portfolio manager at Stifel Nicolaus, pinpoints what you should keep an eye on when you return from the Thanksgiving holiday.
5m Nov 28, 2015
5m
Will Wall Street Enjoy a Santa Claus Rally?
There are no guarantees Santa will appear on Wall Street, says Mark Hulbert. The editor of the Hulbert Financial Digest looks at the history of stocks rising at Christmastime and whether it could happen this year.
7m Nov 27, 2015
7m
Want Black Friday Deals? Britt Beemer Has Advice
Retail industry veteran Britt Beemer looks at potential Black Friday winners and losers, and how consumers should approach one of shopping's biggest days.
6m Nov 26, 2015
6m
How to Invest in a Friend's Business
Wealth Wednesday: Veronica Dagher sits down with business lawyer Nina Kaufman, who breaks down all you need to know about investing in a friend's business.
6m Nov 25, 2015
6m
Some 60% of You Should Find Gas Under $2/Gallon
Driving to Gramma's house? This is the cheapest Thanksgiving for gas prices since 2008, says Tom Kloza at the Oil Price Information Service. He reveals what regions are enjoying the cheapest prices right now.
8m Nov 25, 2015
8m
How Many Credit Cards Will You Use for Shopping?
When shopping this holiday season, consumers may not use as many credit cards as you'd think. Nidhi Verma at TransUnion runs down the results of a new survey.
5m Nov 24, 2015
5m
Pfizer and Allergan's Record Breaking M&A Deal
The Moneybeat crew sounds off on how Pfizer-Allergan became one of the largest corporate M&A deal of all time.
6m Nov 23, 2015
6m
Seven in Ten Prefer Cash While Holiday Shopping
Mike Cetera explains why cash is still king according to the latest Bankrate.com survey which says seven in ten Americans will use either cash or a debit card for most of their holiday purchases.
4m Nov 23, 2015
4m
Are Shoppers Suffering From Black Friday Burnout?
Are consumers burnt out from Black Friday shopping? Razorfish.com's Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg explains the shifting holiday shopping trends and what to expect this holiday season.
7m Nov 21, 2015
7m
Square and Match Make Their Wall Street Debuts
Financial Food Fight: Paul Vigna, Chuck Jaffe, Maureen Farrell and Ben Levisohn sound off with predictions for Match and Square, fresh out the gate with new IPOs.
5m Nov 20, 2015
5m
How Marriott-Starwood Deal Could Impact Travelers
Brian Kelly at ThePointsGuy.com explains what you should expect if you belong to the customer loyalty programs at Marriott and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
6m Nov 20, 2015
6m
Investors Dumping Retails Stocks Before Christmas
Heard on the Street: Amid massive plunges in department store stocks, Miriam Gottfried, Alex Frangos and Steve Russolillo examine why investors are jumping ship before the holidays.
6m Nov 19, 2015
6m
What Vehicles Get You the Best Insurance Deals?
Laura Adams at insuranceQuotes.com runs down a new study showing the best and worst vehicles for insurance deals. The top vehicle may surprise you.
6m Nov 19, 2015
6m
McDonald: Don't Write the Obit for Consumers Yet
Consumers and their spending habits are still very much alive. So says Jim McDonald, chief investment strategist at Northern Trust. He says the economy is "reasonably durable" right now.
6m Nov 18, 2015
6m
Tips for Grabbing Last-Minute Holiday Flying Deals
Looking for last-minute holiday travel deals? Rick Seaney at FareCompare.com has advice for flying during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
6m Nov 17, 2015
6m
Are Retailers Ready for the Holiday Season?
Paul Vigna, Stephen Grocer, Erik Holm, and Kristen Scholer take a look at the upcoming holiday spending season. Are the retailers ready?
5m Nov 16, 2015
5m
How Should Investors React to New Terror Worries?
Jim Awad, managing director at Plimsoll Mark Capital, offers advice for dealing with the Paris terror attacks and the aftermath.
5m Nov 16, 2015
5m
Retailers, Fed, Housing to Influence This Week
Alan Skrainka, chief investment officer at Cornerstone Wealth Management, previews what investors should watch this week on Wall Street.
5m Nov 16, 2015
5m
What Investors Should Watch In the Coming Week
Jim Paulsen, chief investment strategist at Wells Capital Management, helps preview headlines on retail earnings, housing and Fed minutes.
6m Nov 14, 2015
6m
NRF: Three In Five Are Already Holiday Shopping
The National Retail Federation says 57% of consumers have already started buying gifts. The trade group's Kathy Allen breaks down this "sea change" in consumer habits.
7m Nov 13, 2015
7m
Say What? Invest All of Your Portfolio in Stocks?
Should you invest 100-percent of your portfolio in stocks? Jeff Reeves, executive editor at InvestorPlace.com, makes the argument for such a strategy.
8m Nov 13, 2015
8m
Are Tablets the New Laptops?
Are tablets going to make laptops obsolete? Miriam Gottfried, David Reilly and Dan Gallagher examine whether Apple's new iPad Pro will shake things up in the battle between tablets and laptops.
5m Nov 12, 2015
5m
What Challenges Do Major Retailers Face Right Now?
With Macy's and J.C. Penney reporting earnings this week, Scott Rothbort at Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business sizes up the retail landscape ahead of the holiday season.
8m Nov 12, 2015
8m
A How-To on Custom Decor; Loaning Money to Family
Interior designer Heather Higgins of Higgins Design Studio lays out all the pros and cons of buying custom home furnishings. And should you ever loan money to family? Ric Edelman, cheif executive of Edelman Financial Services, has the answer.
10m Nov 11, 2015
10m
What You Need to Know: Changes to Gift Cards
Gift cards are getting more sophisticated, adding security features. Claes Bell at Bankrate.com looks at what to expect if you give or receive gift cards this holiday season.
5m Nov 11, 2015
5m
Hoffman Previews Retail Sales, Holidays, the Fed
Stuart Hoffman, chief economist at PNC Financial Services Group, previews this week's reports on retail sales and consumer sentiment. He also looks at whether the Fed will hike interest rates next month.
9m Nov 10, 2015
9m
What Cities Are Most Expensive for Buying a Home?
Coldwell Banker Real Estate CEO Budge Huskey unveils a new survey of the most expensive and most affordable cities for buying a home.
6m Nov 10, 2015
6m
Why the Fed Will Raise Interest Rates... Probably
Moneybeat: Will the Fed hike interest rates in December? Paul Vigna, Stephen Grocer, John Carney and David Benoit discuss whether or not it's already in the bag.
6m Nov 09, 2015
6m
Shoppers, Department Stores Headline This Week
Burt Flickinger III at Strategic Resource Group previews this week's news on retail sales and upcoming earnings reports from Macy's and J.C. Penney's.
5m Nov 09, 2015
5m
What You Should Watch Next Week: Retail, Consumers
Mark Luschini, chief investment strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott, looks at the week ahead and throws cold water on the notion of a Fed rate hike in December.
6m Nov 06, 2015
6m
How Should Investors Prepare for Fed Rate Hike?
Following an upbeat jobs report, the odds of a Fed rate hike appear higher. So how should you position your money? Stifel Nicolaus portfolio manager Chad Morganlander shares some thoughts.
5m Nov 06, 2015
5m