How to buy down your mortgage interest rate
If rising mortgage rates are keeping you from buying a home, there is a way to lower your mortgage costs: a buydown interest rate. With this method, you pay more at closing to lower your mortgage int…
How the 52-week savings challenge can help you save $1,300 in one year
Maybe you want to get better at saving money, but it feels like a struggle. You’re not the only one: A Bankrate poll found that 53% of American workers say it’s difficult or impossible to consisten…
What is a share certificate?
If you're saving for a major goal, like buying a home or taking a dream vacation, it’s important to make sure your money is protected and earns a competitive interest rate. One option is to put y…
Why April Could See the Stock Market Move Even Higher
The stock market has steadily climbed this year, and as April approaches, investors have reason to expect more of the same given that month's track record for strong stock performances. After gai…
7 of the Best Long Term Stocks to Buy and Hold
Professor Jeremy Seigel's hugely influential book "Stocks for the Long Run" hit bookstore shelves 30 years ago. The book has been revised and updated several times since, but Professor …
5 Best short-term investments
There are many good reasons why you would want to invest your money in the short term. Perhaps you intend to use that cash to buy a new car, fund a first-time mortgage, plan a wedding or simply want …
US, Nordics tie up to develop climate finance in emerging markets
The United States and a band of Nordic countries have joined forces to launch a new Investment Mobilization Collaboration Arrangement (IMCA). Under the plans, USAID and its Swedish, Finnish and Danis…
Ejaro Raises USD 3.3 Million in Pre-Series A Funding Round
Ejaro, a licensed peer-to-peer car rental company in Saudi Arabia, successfully concludes a Pre-Series A investment round, securing over 12.3 million Saudi Riyals (USD 3.3 million) , led by Cooperati…
Filigran Raises €15M in Series A Funding
Filigran, a Paris, France-based cybertech company, raised €15M in Series A funding. The round was led by Accel with participation from existing investors Moonfire Ventures and Motier Ventures. The co…
What Is the Average Stock Market Return?
What is the average stock market return? The average stock market return is about 10% per year, as measured by the S&P 500 index, but that 10% average rate is reduced by inflation. Investors c…
3 Top Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for 2024
3 Top Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for 2024 PROFIL BOLA - Growth stocks had a big 2023. How big? The Morningstar US Growth Index outperformed the Morningstar US Market Index by 12 full percentage p…
How To Invest in Stocks
How To Invest in Stocks PROFIL BOLA - When you invest in a stock, you’re hoping the company grows and performs well over time. That's how you end up making money. One of the best ways for beginn…
