62.58 billion. That’s the total number of futures and options contracts traded globally in 2021, according to data released by the FIA (Futures Industry Association). That’s up 33.7% from 2020. Last year was the fourth year the “global exchange-traded derivatives markets set a record above the prior year in terms of total trading activity.” These … Read more
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From Netflix’s constantly rising monthly fees to Wikipedia’s Sarah McLachlan-evoking donation requests, some websites are pretty transparent in how they make money. Others are less obvious, particularly some that help you earn and save money. For instance, how does the coupon and price-comparison app Honey make money? A quick web search yields several results that … Read more
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Many credit cards offer a slew of incentives to consumers who use them — from cash back and other rewards to zero liability in case of fraud. But credit cards are not always your best form of payment, especially if you aren’t great with debt. In many cases, you are better off … Read more
In March this year, Robinhood Markets, Inc. launched a cash card that allows its customers to earn up to 8% cash back on purchases. This included the option to earn bonuses ranging from 10% to 100%. The company has drawn a sizable user base over the years due to appealing offers like this. The platform’s … Read more
Jaromir Chalabala / Shutterstock.com Online shopping has changed how we purchase everything from books to birthday gifts. It’s so easy to page through a list of items while stretched out on your couch — and sometimes too convenient to hit that “buy it now” button. But online shopping isn’t for everything. Just because you can … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Retirement: Now you get to do all the fun stuff! Or do you? According to a recent survey from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, one big fear about retirement is “finding meaningful ways to spend time and stay involved.” For some, it’s a question of finances. Family issues or … Read more
BaLL LunLa / Shutterstock.com Buying a home is often seen as a major milestone in finances and in life. However, even after you buy a home, you might be surprised to discover that it’s not as affordable as you thought. Here’s what you need to know about several common, but often overlooked, homeowner costs before … Read more
Nicoleta Ionescu / Shutterstock.com Costco’s buyers must be busy — although I’m a frequent shopper, the warehouse store is always full of items I’ve never seen there before. From Lego Advent calendars to giant jars packed full of biscotti, I’m always tempted to toss a new product or 10 into my cart. But just because … Read more
If you are among the 32 million Americans with osteoarthritis — the most common form of arthritis — chances are good that you take pain relievers to feel better. But a new study suggests that taking a certain type of medications may backfire. Taking drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen for osteoarthritis may worsen inflammation … Read more