Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a financing method that more Americans are using to make discretionary purchases, especially online ones. In fact, at least 39% of consumers have tried this option, also known as a point of sale installment loan, at least once, according to a 2021 survey from The Strawhecker Group. One of
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You found the perfect car, priced well below what you expected. Before sealing the deal, you look up the car’s information and to your surprise find that the car has a branded title. What does that mean, and is this a deal killer? A branded title indicates that the car had extensive damage, issues with
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R.J. Scaringe, Rivian’s CEO, introduces the world to his company’s R1T all-electric pickup and all-electric R1S SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, November 27, 2018. Mike Blake | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines after the bell:  Rivian Automotive — The electric vehicle maker rose 3.1% in after-hours trading
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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions are vital for all kinds of companies, especially those that are growing or very large. Companies look to software providers for help in managing all kinds of enterprise resources. Some of the biggest needs fall in the categories of accounting, financial analysis, human resource management, client relations, manufacturing, supply chain, and
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In its latest results, Disney said it added 14.4 million subscribers to Disney+ in the fiscal third quarter, bringing total subscribers to 152.1 million—higher than the 147 million analysts had expected. However, at the same time, its direct-to-consumer division, which includes the streaming units, lost more money than in previous years. According to Disney, rising production costs
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Rates across mortgage types dropped substantially Wednesday, with the 30-year average moving almost a quarter percentage point lower. Rates have swung in dramatic movements for the past week. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages Rates on 30-year mortgages moved lower Wednesday, declining 22 basis points for a three-day descent of 40 points. It continues a pattern
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Rent or buy? It’s a big decision, particularly for young professionals as they launch their careers and begin shaping their long-term financial plan. A July 2022 IPropertyManagement report found that more than 100 million Americans rent their homes and nearly 35% of them are under the age of 35, but that doesn’t mean they’re taking
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Key Takeaways Ethereum is closer to switching from Proof-of-Work (PoW) to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) model.  The network’s third and final testnet, Goerli, successfully transitioned to PoS on August 11, 2022.  Ether rose 14% in 24 hours following news of the successful final merge. To transition from Proof-of-Work (PoW) to Proof-of-Stake (PoS), Ethereum finalized the third (and
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Source: Image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI [Editor’s note: “James Webb Ignites the Multi-Trillion-Dollar Opportunity in Space Stocks” was previously published in July 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Have you seen the amazing images of space circling around the internet recently? I’m sure you’ve read all
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Investors looking for cheap stocks to buy certainly have more options these days. Valuations are down, and multiple compression provides long-term investors with a buying opportunity we haven’t seen in some time. For existing investors, this selloff isn’t great. However, for those with capital on the sidelines, now appears to be a much better time
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When U.S. investors think about cruise stocks to buy on the dip, they usually think of the three main companies: Carnival (NYSE:CCL), Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL), and Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH). However, there are several cruise-related businesses that also make potentially attractive stock picks at this point in the market. It’s not just as simple
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Investors looking to understand the overall picture around Reddit stocks should consider ApeWisdom. The website tracks trends surrounding popular stocks that are gaining or already have lots of traction on the aggregation and discussion social media platform. So, it’s a great first stop when considering which Reddit stocks to buy on the dip.  It really
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Wall Street isn’t shielded from a recession, and with inflation running rampant, it’s tough for investors to find places to hide. However, traders have started paying more attention than ever before to real estate stocks, as they see them becoming less volatile compared to other markets during tough financial times. The property market has been
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Today, the 401(k) is a standard way that Americans save for retirement. Because these plans provide tax benefits and a potential employer match, many investors aim to “max out” their contributions, or contribute up to the IRS annual limit. For 2022, the contribution limit is $20,500 per year for workers under age 50, and $27,000
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