Investors have put $43 billion in dividend-paying funds this year. Before you ‘chase dividends,’ here’s what to know

BySophie Tremblay

Getty Images With increased fears of a possible recession, investors seeking steady income may turn to stocks paying quarterly dividends, which are part of company profits sent back to investors. Historically, dividends have significantly contributed to an asset’s total return, sometimes providing a boost during economic downturns. From 1973 to 2021, companies paying dividends earned…

Will Netflix keep losing subscribers this year? Investors are eager for guidance

BySophie Tremblay

In this article NFLX In this photo illustration the Netflix logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen, with graphic representation of the stock market in the background. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Netflix investors already know to expect bad news when the company reports its second-quarter results Tuesday. Now they’ll be looking for…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: IBM, Boeing, Hasbro, Ford & more

BySophie Tremblay

In this article GS IBM BA IBM CEO Arvind Krishna appears at a panel session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on May 24, 2022. Hollie Adams | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Tuesday. IBM – Shares of IBM slipped 6.6% after the tech company…

If your goal is to be financially independent, ask yourself 4 questions

BySophie Tremblay

Like any other financial philosophy, the so-called “FIRE” movement has no shortage of experts and thought leaders eager to share their blueprint for success. Fans of FIRE (which stands for “financial independence, retire early“) embrace the idea of saving the vast majority of their income in their 20s and 30s, in order to retire or…

A wake-up call: Your financial plan can help ‘stress test’ your retirement strategy through inflation, market downturn

BySophie Tremblay

North Carolina retiree Connie Gores prepares for a visit with her grandchildren. CNBC Jerry Frasier Connie Gores was in her mid-50s, with one daughter in college and another newly graduated, when she became keenly focused on preparing for retirement.  Gores, who worked in higher education and was a college president, met with a financial advisor…

Airlines are struggling with lost and delayed bags: What to know and how to pack if you’re traveling this summer

BySophie Tremblay

In this article DAL Tim Boyle | Getty Images News | Getty Images Air travel has been rocky this summer — and baggage problems factor among many other issues for travelers like flight cancellations and delays. Nearly 220,000 bags were “mishandled” by U.S. airlines in April 2022, meaning they were lost, damaged, delayed or stolen,…

Nikola adjourns shareholder meeting, again, as founder Trevor Milton blocks stock-issue plan

BySophie Tremblay

In this article NKLA CEO and founder of U.S. Nikola, Trevor Milton speaks during presentation of its new full-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell battery trucks in partnership with CNH Industrial, at an event in Turin, Italy December 2, 2019. Massimo Pinca | Reuters Electric truck maker Nikola once again fell short of winning shareholder approval to…

IBM shares slide after company trims cash forecast

BySophie Tremblay

In this article IBM Arvind Krishna, chief executive officer of International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), during a television interview in San Francisco, California, July 13, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images IBM shares slid as much as 4% in extended trading on Monday after the company trimmed its 2022 cash forecast. It…

Looking to get your funds out of a collapsed crypto platform? Don’t get your hopes up

BySophie Tremblay

Bankruptcy filings from Celsius and Voyager have raised questions about what happens to investors’ crypto when a platform fails. Rafael Henrique | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Traders hoping to recoup their funds from failed cryptocurrency exchanges anytime soon are likely to end up disappointed, legal experts tell CNBC. Crypto trading and lending…

75% of middle-class households say their income is falling behind the cost of living

BySophie Tremblay

In this article PRI Images By Tang Ming Tung | Stone | Getty Images The reality of inflation and the specter of a recession appear to be weighing heavily on middle-class households. Among those whose income falls in the $30,000-to-$100,000 range, 75% say their earnings are falling behind the cost of living, and 77% think…