How are tariffs and your 401(k) retirement savings intertwined? Experts say a rise in tariffs can lead to several factors that impact your retirement savings. A Morningstar study reveals that passively managed index funds generally outperform actively managed funds. Lower operating costs are a key factor in the superior performance of index funds. This trend
XRP is demonstrating its long-term growth potential. Will Ebiefung | The Motley Fool Trump signs Genius Act, first major U.S. crypto law, into effect President Donald Trump signed the Genius Act, establishing the first U.S. crypto law regulating stablecoins. Nowadays, $500 doesn’t feel like much — especially if you invest it in the S&P 500
The U.S. defense industry is emerging as one of the most resilient sectors for investors. Amid global instability and rising geopolitical tensions, American policymakers are displaying a unique commitment to military strength. The recent passage of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”, a sweeping piece of legislation that pushes U.S. defense spending to historic highs,
Palantir is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings in the next week, and expectations are sky high. Adam Spatacco | The Motley Fool AI is already disrupting the job market Hiring managers are highlighting soft skills as a way employees can prove their value to the company. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has been one of the
Cash ISAs may not be delivering the value people think they are – despite their popularity – experts have warned. In fact, savers could be unknowingly losing out on thousands of pounds in potential returns by relying too heavily on these low-interest accounts. One finance expert is warning that treating Cash ISAs as a safe
Nvidia’s CEO has sold millions of dollars worth of his company’s shares this year, and he’s not done selling yet. David Jagielski | The Motley Fool Nvidia CEO sells 100,000 shares of company stock Jensen Huang sold 100,000 Nvidia shares between June 20 and 23, bringing in nearly $15 million at an average price of
First Vlad Tenev blew up the brokerage industry’s fee model. Now, thanks in part to his full-on crypto embrace, he has increased his fortune sixfold to $6 billion as he embarks on a global financial services takeover with tokenized stocks, AI-powered investing and a bid to own the rails of the looming $124 trillion generational
Evan Guido | Special to the Herald-Tribune In early 2025, Constellation Brands – maker of Modelo, Corona, and Pacifico – was a staple of our Aksala Dividend & Growth Portfolio. It had everything we look for: category-leading brands, consistent dividend growth, and a strong consumer following, especially among the Hispanic community in the U.S. But
Benjamin Pease | Special to the Herald-Tribune Many investors focus on past returns when making investment decisions. Our personal experiences – particularly recent losses or missed opportunities – can weigh heavily on how we approach risk and outlook. This is known as recency bias. However, when it comes to fixed income, especially municipal bonds, the
Welcome to my column, Young & Invested, where I discuss personal finance and investing for Gen Z and Millennials. This column aims to be a resource for young investors navigating an ever changing financial, political and social landscape as they try to build wealth. Tune in every Thursday for the latest edition. Edition 25 “Inferiority feelings