Author: Money Mechanics

Arguments about money are one of the most common sources of conflict in relationships. Disagreements over spending, saving, and financial priorities can create lasting tension, and secretive behaviors known as financial infidelity can erode trust even further.  According to a 2025 Bankrate survey, 2 in 5 Americans with joint finances admit to hiding purchases, accounts, or debt. Whether it’s one partner hiding credit card debt or avoiding conversations about bills, unresolved money issues often spill into other areas of the relationship. Money fights don’t just strain finances; they can also damage trust and intimacy if left unresolved. The good news…

Key Takeaways Available only to Apple Card holders, Apple’s high-yield savings account offers a reasonable rate and is federally insured. You pay for Apple’s convenience with a notably lower APY compared to today’s best high-yield savings accounts. The Apple Card’s savings account works well for a small cash cushion, but for larger balances, higher-paying accounts can help your money grow faster. The full article continues below these offers from our partners. What Apple Card Savings Promises If you’re a smartphone user in the U.S., there’s a better-than-50% chance that your device is an iPhone. If that’s the case, and you…

KEY TAKEAWAYS If the government shutdown lasts for another week, taxpayers who requested an extension to complete their 2024 tax return by Oct. 15 will likely face issues.Most IRS functions will continue through Oct. 7; afterward, non-essential functions of the tax agencies will be paused.During the previous government shutdown, taxpayers were unable to contact the IRS about any issues they encountered, and some experienced difficulties submitting electronic payments and paperwork. If the government can’t secure funding by the Oct. 15 tax extension deadline, some taxpayers may run into problems. Congress remains in a stalemate over health care cuts, and there is…

Key Takeaways The current government shutdown isn’t expected to leave scars on the economy, but that could change if President Donald Trump follows through on a threat to fire thousands of federal workers.In past shutdowns, the U.S. economy has continued to chug along, with employers adding jobs and stocks rising.Permanently laying off federal workers would be unprecedented and could damage the labor market at a time when it was already deteriorating. The last few times the U.S. government shut down for days on end, the U.S. economy and financial markets emerged unscathed—but President Donald Trump’s threat to fire federal workers…

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) is included among the Best Dividend Stocks for a Dividend Champions List. How Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Became a Trusted Name in the Dividend Champions Circle Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) is a household name in tools and hardware, with a history that stretches back more than a century. Its portfolio includes some of the most familiar brands in the space, like Stanley, Black+Decker, and Craftsman. The past few years have been a bumpy ride. When the pandemic hit, demand for home improvement and DIY projects…

The US dollar gained strength as the yen fell sharply on Japan’s political changes. Fed uncertainty and the government shutdown increased market caution, boosting the US dollar temporarily. Rising oil prices and short-term technical momentum supported the US dollar, but long-term risks remain. Looking for actionable trade ideas to navigate the current market volatility? Subscribe here to unlock access to InvestingPro’s AI-selected stock winners. The US dollar started the week strong, recovering the losses from last week. The US dollar index reached 98.48, its highest in 10 days, mainly because it rose sharply against the . This movement reflects political…

Key PointsU.S. technology companies are delaying their decisions to lease large data centers in India.New deals for data centers have been on hold for over two months, a source told CNBC.Hyperscalers may revisit their plans within the next three to six months.U.S. technology companies are delaying their decisions to lease large data centers in India, jittery from the recent souring of trade ties between New Delhi and Washington. The orders from Big Tech companies for hyperscalers, or data centers that consume vast amounts of computing power, are “still in the pipeline, but they are holding the pen and saying let me not sign it just yet,”…

Lucid Motors delivered a record 4,078 vehicles in the third quarter, likely buoyed by a combination of more Gravity SUVs hitting the road and a rush of customers taking advantage of the expiring federal EV tax credit. The Saudi-owned luxury EV startup is still way off the projections it used to go public in 2021 — a transaction that netted it $4 billion. But Lucid Motors has seen deliveries steadily climb over the last two years. The third-quarter delivery figures announced Monday mark the seventh consecutive quarter that Lucid Motors has seen sales increase. Lucid Motors was not alone in…

(Oil & Gas 360) – EnerCom, Inc., a leading energy communications and consulting firm, has expanded its Oil & Gas 360® Premium subscription service, offering energy investors and industry professionals access to deeper analytics, valuation tools, and market intelligence designed to support better, faster decision-making.  The enhanced Premium platform brings together multiple resources in one subscription:  Valuation & Benchmarking Dashboards – Compare exploration & production, midstream, refining & marketing, oilfield services, and power/energy transition companies with interactive metrics, peer group customization, and EnerCom’s proprietary 5 Factor Model.  Oil & Gas 360® Marketwatch – Real-time stock prices, performance charts, filings, earnings…

Key Takeaways Wall Street has set its expectations for third-quarter earnings too low, according to David Kostin, lead U.S. equities analyst at Goldman Sachs. Modest expectations may set the stage for stocks to rise as the majority of S&P 500 companies report earnings later this month. Analysts increased earnings estimates throughout the third quarter, the first time since late 2021 that Wall Street has grown more optimistic about earnings over the course of a quarter. Investors could be in for pleasant surprises this earnings season. According to David Kostin, the top U.S. stock market analyst at Goldman Sachs, Wall Street…