‘Be very defensive.’ What financial advisors are telling their clients as the markets tumble

“I’m telling my clients to be very defensive,” said certified financial planner Ivory Johnson, founder of Delancey Wealth Management in Washington, D.C. Flamingoimages | Istock | Getty Images Financial advisor Ivory Johnson doesn’t sugarcoat what’s unfolding in the stock market and economy for his clients. “It’s a very bad time,” said Johnson, a certified financial…

The Impact of Individual Income Tax Changes on Economic Growth

Key Findings Research almost invariably shows a negative relationship between income tax rates and gross domestic product (GDP). The mobility of higher-skilled and higher income earners in an open economy works against the effort of progressive state and local tax systems to achieve long-term redistribution of income. The likelihood of an employed head of household…

Charts suggest this week could be a ‘key moment’ for the S&P 500, Jim Cramer says

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday said that there could be a “key moment” for investors to do some buying in the S&P 500 this week, leaning on analysis from DeCarley Trading market strategist Carley Garner. Garner believes there’s a “moderate chance” of a rebound later this week, but the more likely scenario is either seeing…

Stock futures rise slightly as investors brace for a big Fed rate hike

Traders on the floor of the NYSE, June 14, 2022. Source: NYSE Stock futures were little changed in overnight trading Tuesday as investors anxiously awaited the Federal Reserve’s aggressive action to tame surging inflation. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose just 24 points. S&P 500 futures edged up 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 futures…

Here are some tips to stay on track with your retirement and short-term goals amid choppy markets

Rbkomar | Moment | Getty Images You may not want to check your 401(k) statement for a while. If you do, you may see a drop in your balance, as a recent market rout has sent the S&P 500 Index into bear market territory as of Monday. A “bear market” happens when equity markets are…

Netflix, once the great disruptor, is now taking ideas from the industry it upended to jumpstart growth

In this article NFLX Reed Hastings, co-founder and chief executive officer of Netflix Inc., during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images In the foreword to Hamilton Helmer’s “7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy,” published in 2016, Netflix co-founder…

Investors worry another possible crypto collapse will bring down other key players

In this article ETH.CM= BTC.CM= Cryptocurrencies have taken a tumble in 2022. Chesnot | Getty Images A liquidity crisis at cryptocurrency lending firm Celsius has investors worried about a broader contagion that could bring down other major players in the market. Celsius recently moved to pause all account withdrawals, sparking fears that it may be…

IRS boosts standard mileage rate deduction to 62.5 cents per mile, a 4 cent hike, as gas soars to more than $5 a gallon

Guy Benhamou sends a picture of gas prices to friends while pumping gas at an Exxon Mobil gas station on June 9, 2022 in Houston. Brandon Bell | Getty Images If you’re self-employed or own a small business, you may soon be eligible for a little relief from soaring gas prices. Starting on July 1,…

The S&P 500 closed in a ‘bear market’ on Monday. What does that mean?

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on June 10, 2022 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stocks fell into a so-called bear market on Monday, after an intense sell-off that saw the S&P 500 Index shed 3.9% and fall to its lowest level since March 2021….

When You’re Forced to Cash Out in a Bear Market

You can’t leave money in your I.R.A. forever, as dictated by I.R.S. rules. This can put retired investors in a tough spot. Financial planners warn investors against trying to time the market. It is notoriously difficult to guess exactly when sentiment on Wall Street will reverse course — even professionals are likely to get it…

FAA requires SpaceX to make environmental adjustments to move forward with its Starship program in Texas

A Starship prototype stands on the company’s launchpad in Boca Chica, Texas on March 16, 2022. SpaceX The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday said it will require Elon Musk’s SpaceX to make dozens of environmental adjustments in order to conduct further Starship flight tests and begin operational launches from its facility in Boca Chica, Texas. SpaceX will…