Key takeaways Think about the mix of industries and sectors in your portfolio. For instant diversification at a low price point, look to index funds. Watch out for over diversification as you pick assets. As stocks and other investments change value over time, investors may find that one or…

Key takeaways Many card processing providers offer similar services. Finding the best fit comes down to the number of transactions you expect to process and how you plan to accept payments — in person, online or over the phone. In-person payments come with lower processing fees, while over-the-phone payments can…

An executive for insurance giant State Farm was fired this week after he was recorded on an undercover video making comments about the insurer’s premium increases in response to Southern California wildfires. Haden Kirkpatrick, who worked as State Farm’s vice president for innovation and venture capital, was surreptitiously recorded on a…

2025 has seen a rough start for the stock market. By mid-March, the Nasdaq plummeted more than 10 percent from its all-time high, entering what market watchers call a “correction.” The S&P 500 stock index wasn’t far behind, either, though not officially in correction territory.   This kind of downdraft…