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How Is The Dow Jones Industrial Average Actually Calculated? You don’t really need to understand how the Dow Jones Industrial Average is calculated to know what it means. But we’ll teach you how to do it anyway.

History Insight - Stocks Rise Before Inflation Falls Remember - Wall Street acts before the dust settles.

Stagflation vs. Recession: It’s The Economic Equivalent Of A Perfect Game vs. A No Hitter What’s the difference between a period of stagflation and a recession? We break down these two key economic terms. Fortunately, the U.S. economy only experienced stagflation once in the 1970s, due to an extremely unique set of conditions.

Eight Charts That Show Just How Much Markets Have Changed This Year As central banks ramped up their policy tightening efforts around the world, a number of historic relationships and previously winning trades have been turned on their head. That’s making for tricky risk management. To see what’s changed, take a look at these charts.

What Happens If Interest Rates Increase Too Quickly? In monetary policy, it pays to have good timing. The economy has to be robust enough to handle the increase in borrowing costs as a result of higher interest rates. If the Fed tightens too quickly, it risks tipping the economy into an unnecessary and deep recession, as happened in 1937-38 with contr...

Shoulda, woulda, coulda: why FOMO won’t let go of us The pandemic suspended our fear of missing out. Did it also teach us how to handle it better?

How to insulate yourself from energy bills that are going through the roof Britain’s old houses leak heat, which means needless spending to keep them warm. Here are some ways to cut costs.

Buying stocks for dividend income? Read this first There is nothing wrong with buying stocks for the income they generate, but proceed with caution.

How to Invest for the Next 10 Years The investment landscape is shifting. Turbulent times may be here to stay. Here’s how to build a plan for long-term success.

Britain’s Financial Disaster Is a Warning to the World The crisis in the U.K. offers a preview of dangers other economies could face in an era of high inflation and rising interest rates.

Bond Ladders Are Made for Times Like These. Here’s How to Build One. Bond ladders—a series of fixed-income securities with staggered maturities—are a good way to take advantage of juicier yields while sidestepping interest-rate risk.

Markets Break When Interest Rates Rise Fast: Here Are the Cracks Turmoil in Britain exposes potential risks facing pensions and government bond markets, longtime havens in periods of financial upheaval. “There are no immaculate tightening cycles. Stuff breaks.”

Is It Worth It? 5 Ways to Identify a Promising Business Investment Know the signs of a great opportunity before making a financial commitment.

The British Pound Is In Freefall. Here’s What It Means For Investors. What exactly has happened to the British Pound, what has caused it and what does that mean for US investors?

The pound is plumbing near-historical depths. Why? Britain’s fiscal largesse has spooked investors. It may lead to a wider re-evaluation of sterling’s worth

How the mini-budget’s tax changes could affect you From income tax to stamp duty and national insurance, how Kwasi Kwarteng’s announcements could affect you.

The Rule of 72: Definition, Usefulness, and How to Use It The Rule of 72 is a quick, useful formula that is popularly used to estimate the number of years required to double the invested money at a given annual rate of return. Here's how it works.

TIPS vs. The Stock Market: Comparing Historic Returns In Times Of High Inflation TIPS, or Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, offer investors a way to invest in fixed-income securities without the risk of losing out to inflation. But are they a superior investment to stocks? Here’s how TIPS compare to stocks over the long term.

Short-Term Bonds Yield 4%. Why They Could Beat Cash. A rising interest-rate environment typically pressures bond prices, which move inversely to yields. But this could be a good entry point for short-term bonds.

What the new Liz Truss energy plan means for you The new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has outlined her plans to deal with soaring energy bills faced by households and businesses. This is what it means for you.

You’ve Heard Of The 7 Stages Of Grief, But Do You Know The 4 Levels Of Happiness? One common question people have is “How can I be happier?”

Is It Bear Season? Inflation, Interest Rates, And The Stock Market Bear markets occur when stocks are declining for a period of time. But this doesn’t mean investors should avoid the market. In fact, experienced investors can take advantage of bear markets, and here is what they can expect to see moving forward.

Volatility Is Spiking. Here’s How to Invest Now. In challenging markets, playing the right defense matters as much as the right offense.

After the funeral, the big question: was this queen bigger than the monarchy itself? For 70 years, the institution was moulded in her image. Today’s outpouring reflects her legacy – and the problem King Charles will face, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde.

Elizabeth, the queen who moved with a changing world Some describe her reign as a "golden age" reminiscent of that of her namesake Elizabeth I, who ruled England 400 years ago during a period of growing power and cultural flourishing. Others say the 96-year-old's impact on the nation was less profound. But with the death of his mother, Prince Charles....

What will Charles do now? He has had seven decades to plan for this moment

How to Make the Most Out of Daydreaming Letting your mind wander can benefit the brain, researchers say. Here’s how we can start making the most out of the rare moments of solitude and reverie.

The Best Ways to Jump Into Dividend Stocks Lured by the prospect of steady income, investors are pouring billions into these inflation hedges without always understanding how they work.

Can the Stock Market End Up Positive for the Year? History tells us that a positive 2022 is possible, but not likely.

How Does A Recession Affect Me? Are we officially in a recession? Most importantly, how can you prepare for a recession, personally, and as an investor?