Tag: investing

Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Aug. 12)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell $2.25 to $92.09 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for October delivery fell $1.45 to $98.15 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for September delivery fell 2 cents to $3.05 a gallon. September heating oil rose 4 cents to $3.52 a gallon. September natural gas fell 10 cents to $8.77…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Aug. 11)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery rose $2.41 to $94.34 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for October delivery rose $2.20 to $99.60 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for September delivery was unchanged at $3.07 a gallon. September heating oil rose 7 cents to $3.48 a gallon. September natural gas rose 67 cents to $8.87 per…


A Look at Surging U.S. Rents

Part I of a series Moving to a new city and searching for a place to live can be challenging. Home prices are high, and interest rates are climbing. As a result, many people are turning to rental properties to wait it out. Rental properties are a casualty of high interest rates and skyrocketing home…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Aug. 10)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery rose $1.43 to $91.93 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for October delivery rose $1.09 to $97.40 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for September delivery rose 11 cents to $3.07 a gallon. September heating oil rose 8 cents to $3.41 a gallon. September natural gas rose 37 cents to $8.20…


Is Investing Based on ESG a Scam?

Investing in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) companies is currently at the forefront of business news. Many brokerage firms are offering products with the ESG criteria. In addition, mutual funds and robo-advisors are also offering ESG products. Some companies are claiming to use ESG practices. However, defining precisely the criteria rating is often ambiguous. What is…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Aug. 9)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell 26 cents to $90.50 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for October delivery fell 34 cents to $96.31 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for September delivery rose 7 cents to $2.96 a gallon. September heating oil rose 15 cents to $3.33 a gallon. September natural gas rose 24 cents…


7 Recession-Proof Industries to Protect Your Money

Recessions are part of the business cycle. However, this doesn’t mean they must be painful or destructive to our finances. Many industries hold their own and even thrive during economic downturns. The secret is finding these recession-proof industries. It’s unfortunate, but there’s simply no way around recessions. We all have to go through them. Read on as…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Aug. 8)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery rose $1.75 to $90.76 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for October delivery rose $1.73 to $96.65 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for September delivery rose 3 cents to $2.89 a gallon. September heating oil fell 4 cents to $3.18 a gallon. September natural gas fell 47 cents to $7.59…


3 Ways to Fight Inflation and Win the Long Game

Inflation is scary. Groceries, gas, airfare, car purchases, utilities. In so many areas, your buying power is shrinking as prices continue to rise. Fear can make you want to do something—anything—to fight back. Thankfully, many of the best moves to counteract inflation align beautifully with time-tested money management practices. Here are three areas where smart…


Top US Housing Bubbles

Many cities are experiencing housing bubbles. Some reasons include pent-up buying left over from the pandemic, or people who are nesting more since they are working remotely. In addition, many people are using real estate as a hedge against inflation. And some are just following jobs and lower state taxes. When choosing your next home, it’s…