Bitcoin on track for best November since 2020 – should you invest in it and how much?

A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 hours ago

How much money you’d have now if you invested $1,000 in Walmart 10 years ago

Walmart is one of the largest retailers globally, per the National Retail Federation. Here's how much a $1,000 investment made 10 years ago would be worth now.

Business - CNBC - November 19

Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March

Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level this year after reaching a record of $73,797.68 in March.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Why you should invest in gold before 2025

There are a few big reasons to put some money into gold before the new year, experts say.

3 gold investing mistakes beginners should avoid this November

Considering a gold investment now amid the record price surge? Here are three timely (but costly) mistakes to avoid.

Should you sell your gold investment as the economy improves? Experts weigh in

Investors may want to consider selling gold to pursue faster growth opportunities or keeping it as a safety net.

What gold assets should you invest in now that the price has dropped?

The price of gold is dropping, but savvy investors could capitalize on that trend by pursuing these specific assets.

Why you should open a $10,000 CD before the November Fed meeting

For many savers, it makes sense to deposit $10,000 into a CD before the next Federal Reserve meeting. Here's why.

How much equity can you borrow with a HELOC?

There are limits to the amount of equity you can tap into. Here's how much you can access with a HELOC.

MicroStrategy’s Saylor on the strategy to load up on bitcoin and how investors should value it

A recent interview helps explain what MicroStrategy is doing with its strategy to issue securities to buy bitcoin.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

What's the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2024)

The iPhone 16 range is here, along with Apple Intelligence. Here are all the details on Apple's current iPhone lineup to help find the right model for you.

Tech - Wired - October 29

Best MacBooks (2024): Which Model Should You Buy?

New MacBooks are here. Having a hard time choosing which Apple laptop to buy? Let us help.

Tech - Wired - November 11

Should you lock in a mortgage rate after the November rate cut? Experts weigh in

Aside from the November rate cut, several factors play a role in timing your mortgage rate lock.

Here's how much JD Vance is worth, from his bitcoin to real estate

JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has come a long way from his hardscrabble childhood of "Hillbilly Elegy."

NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. took his 2021 salary in bitcoin. Here’s how much it’s worth now.

‘Who said taking my salary in bitcoin was dumb?’ he asks now

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Inflation rate climbs for the first time since the summer. Fed weighs how much to cut rates.

The rate of inflation rose in October and moved further away from the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal, confirming a recent uptick in prices that could cajole the central bank into cutting interest rates ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago

HELOC interest rates are falling. Here's how much further they can drop this November.

HELOC interest rates are on the decline, but will they continue to fall this November? Here's what to know.

Some U.S. grocery prices are dipping for the first time since 2020

Americans have struggled with high grocery costs since inflation soared during the pandemic. Now prices are falling.

Drug overdoses set to drop to lowest levels since 2020: CDC

U.S. drug overdose deaths are on pace to fall to the lowest levels since 2020, according to new provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a hopeful milestone amid ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Here's how much Tim Walz is worth. It's less than you might think.

Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate, earns six figures as governor of Minnesota. But his overall wealth is far more modest.

The IRS just set 401(k) limits for 2025 — here’s how much you can save

The Internal Revenue Service said Friday that 401(k) contribution limits will climb to $23,500 next year, meaning retirement savers will be able to tuck away a little more in 2025.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Here's how much money store brands can save you on Thanksgiving dinner

Thanksgiving dinners will cost less if you buy store-brand products. Here's how much savings they offer.

What’s stopping you from achieving the American dream? Money — and here’s how much people say they need.

An exclusive YouGov poll for MarketWatch finds 3 in 4 people say the cost of living has become a major roadblock to reaching the American dream.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Yankees offseason targets 2025: Biggest needs, best fits and just how much everything depends on Juan Soto

Coming off a 2024 World Series loss, the Yankees seem poised to do whatever it takes to get back to October

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

Illegal border crossings on track for Biden-era low in November

For the first time under the Biden administration, illegal crossings at the southern border are on track to dip below 50,000 for November. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo ...

Here's how far CD rates have dropped this year (and why you should still open one)

The rate environment is shifting and CD rates have been falling in 2024. Here's how much they've fallen by so far.

What should gold investors expect this November?

Gold has experienced a remarkable price surge so far this year. Here's what could happen in November.

Should you open a HELOC this week?

Homeowners who want to borrow from their home equity may be well served by opening a HELOC this week. Here's why.

How Much Socializing at Work Is Too Much?

My employees spend a lot of time chatting, but I don’t want to kill morale.

Business - Inc. - November 19

How Trump's challenges to the 2020 election unfolded in the courtroom

After Donald Trump claimed victory in the early morning hours after election night in 2020, his campaign and supporters turned to the courts to make that claim a reality.

Politics - NBC News - November 2

Which gold investment is best when rates are cut?

Some gold assets are better than others when interest rates are dropping, experts say.

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Sports - ESPN - October 31

30-year bond yield closes with biggest jump since 2022 after Trump wins

U.S. government debt aggressively sold off on Wednesday, pushing the 30-year yield up by the most in two years, as traders factored in the likely trade and deficit policies of a second Trump ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Boeing delivers fewest planes since 2020, warns factory restart after strike will take weeks

Boeing handed over 14 airplanes in October and said it will be several weeks before production can fully resume.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Neil Druckmann Says He's Been Working On New Game Since 2020, And That Makes Sense

Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann has reportedly stated that he's been working on his next game since 2020. According to reports, Druckmann revealed this during the Jewish Visionaries in Gaming ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 14

Number of older adults who lost $100,000 or more to fraud has tripled since 2020, FTC says

Adults age 60 and older are especially devastated by big fraud losses because they have less scope to recover those funds.

Business - CNBC - November 18

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