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Key Takeaways Bullish bitcoin price targets for the year-end range from $120,000 to $200,000, suggesting upside, with analysts saying the worst of October’s derivatives-linked rout in crypto markets is in the rearview mirror.Crypto-linked stocks Coinbase Global and Robinhood got a lift Monday, while MicroStrategy is flat. The price of bitcoin is edging upward again. Its latest slide hasn’t scared off the bulls, who are out with new upbeat targets as the coin tests a recovery. The price of the world’s most well-known cryptocurrency may soon return to previous highs, Wall Street analysts say. Their 2025 outlooks for bitcoin (BTCUSD) range…

If you dabbled in buying or selling cryptocurrency, NFTs (non-fungible tokens), or other digital assets during 2025, you might notice a new crypto tax form showing up in your inbox for the upcoming tax year: Form 1099-DA. This new form from the IRS was designed to make digital asset reporting clearer for both taxpayers and digital asset brokers. Don’t let the prospect of yet another new tax form scare you, though. TaxAct® can help you report your 1099-DA income correctly this tax season. Let’s break down what this tax form means, who gets it, and how to handle it when…

Mission Lane is a financial technology company (aka “fintech”) that offers three credit cards for varying credit profiles. Regardless of where you are in your credit journey, there might be an option for you, especially since the company can opt to consider factors beyond just traditional credit scores. The Secured Visa, for establishing credit. The Green Line Visa, for “fair-to-good” credit.The Silver Line Visa, for “better” credit.These cards have varying terms, offerings and issuers. Some cards are issued by Transportation Alliance Bank (TAB), and one is issued by WebBank. At the highest tier, the Silver Line Visa offers rewards, and at…

In This Article Americans are tired of worrying about interest rates. That could help explain why over 40% of American homeowners are mortgage-free—the highest figure on record, according to ResiClub’s analysis of census data, as reported in the New York Post.  However, it’s not a strategic investment strategy. Rather, it’s because Americans are getting older and have gradually paid down their 30-year loans.  Despite that, the growing number of paid-off homes could have far-reaching ramifications for the housing industry, including real estate investors. Mortgage-Free America: The New Reality As the baby boomer generation nears retirement, many have paid off their…

Loft has a ton of lovely sweaters for women on sale today for $25 with free shipping.  We have a seen a few 50% off sales for Loft but this is actually a better price as many of these sweaters are marked at $65.   There are short sleeve, cardigan, fair isle, Christmas themed, some dressier styles for the holidays and more.  You can see all the options available by clicking here.

Key Takeaways Net worth is valuable as a personal progress tracker rather than a comparison tool.  Keep your debt-to-income ratio below 36%, and prioritize eliminating high-interest debt first.  Traditional retirement benchmarks suggest having 1x your annual salary saved by age 30, 3x by 40, 6x by 50, 8x by 60, and 10x by 67.  Maintain an emergency fund of three to six months of essential expenses in a high-yield savings account. Most people know how they feel about their finances—they may feel stressed, secure, behind, or ahead on their goals. However, relying on your feelings alone will not give you…

Published: Nov. 10, 2025 at 7:11 p.m. ETShares of Beyond Meat Inc. fell more than 8% in extended trading Monday after the company warned of weaker sales in the current quarter, following wider losses and sales that slipped in the third quarter amid dwindling demand for its meat-substitute products.For the quarter ending Sept. 27, Beyond Meat’s BYND revenue fell 13.3% year over year to $70.2 million, but still topped the FactSet consensus estimate of $69 million.

As the year comes to a close, many taxpayers are considering how to handle their end-of-year donations. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed earlier this year, contains several key policies that will affect how many taxpayers itemize, and how itemizers may benefit from deducting charitable donations. OBBBA Changes for Non-Itemizers The OBBBA makes permanent and expands the TaxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and activities. Cuts and Jobs Act’s (TCJA) temporary increase to the standard deductionThe…

In another attempt to make homebuying more affordable, President Donald Trump floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage in a social media post. In response, Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte, who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, posted that they are “working on it,” and that it would be, “a complete game-changer.”The purpose of a longer-term mortgage would be to lower the monthly payment for homeowners. The longer the term of the loan, the smaller the principal needed each month to pay it off in full. But such a plan has other trade-offs.Using the latest median sale price…

FIRECracker is a world-travelling early retiree. She used to live in one of the most expensive cities in Canada, but instead of drowning in debt, she rejected home ownership. What resulted was a 7-figure portfolio, which has allowed her and her husband to retire at 31 and travel the world. Their story has been featured on CBC, the Huffington Post, CNBC, BNN, Business Insider, and Yahoo Finance. To date, it is the most shared story in CBC history and their viral video on CBC’s On the Money has garnered 4.5 Million views.Latest posts by FIRECracker (see all)Photo by Simone Secci…