The Lipstick Index underscores the consumer sentiment shift in the overall market. As times get tough people buy feel good affordable luxury ...

About Russ Amy Hey there! I’m Russ Amy, here at IU I dive into all things money, tech, and occasionally, music, or other interests and how they relate to investments. Way back in 2008, I started ...

Have you ever thought about how your investments could do more than just make money? What if you could grow your wealth and help the planet, support fair treatment for workers, or promote ethical ...

Every American gets a $5,000 check courtesy of the newly proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). But is this just another Musk-fueled internet fever dream, did he really find that much ...

The Market is down and yields are up.

As income-focused investors look for ways to generate higher returns in a volatile market, the question often arises: What is a high yield ETF, and how does it compare to owning individual stocks? One ...

In 2021, GameStop was by far the most talked-about stock of the year. Earlier in the year (late January), this video game rental company was the subject of a short squeeze. This short squeeze ...

Even if you expect renewables to take over, it’s likely we’ll still be using oil long into the future. As a result, oil penny stocks might have room to run right now. Analysts think oil prices will ...

Video game stocks have come a long way. From the earliest days of pong to today’s most sophisticated virtual reality gaming, video games have captured the attention of the public for decades. Video ...

Investors looking to hedge against investment risk should consider ETFs that short the market. It’s one thing to make a profit and book some gains while the market is going up and bullish. But, the ...

It’s always nice to see positive gains in your portfolio. But what you’re looking at isn’t actually accurate—at least, not until you factor in taxes. What is the after-tax real rate of return for your ...