Author: Money Mechanics

As the insurance-linked securities (ILS) market continues to grow, its role in addressing the widening protection gap is coming into sharper focus, with Holly Turner, Climate Specialist at Schroders Capital, suggesting that every ILS transaction can help address this goal.“Within climate adaptation, climate ‘resilience’ – the ability of a system, community or individual to anticipate, prepare, respond and recover from climate impacts and shocks – is critical. Insurance plays a vital role in supporting vulnerable communities to respond to these impacts, and can enhance the ease and pace at which recovery takes place,” Turner explained in a recent commentary. The…

Fifth Wall co-founder and CEO Brendan Wallace.Courtesy of Fifth WallA version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.As with much of the real estate industry, property technology, generally defined as the use of tech and software to make real estate and property management more efficient, took a big hit in recent years. Higher interest rates, a capital market…

I’ve just switched up from the iPhone 15 Pro Max to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and while the battery life is much better, I still find that there are days when I need a power bank. And that’s just my smartphone! I have a lot of other stuff that I need to keep charged! From action cameras to drones, everything needs to be kept topped up.My power banks have to work hard, which is why I recommend buying power banks from reputable brands. And I work to keep those brands honest by extensively testing dozens of power bank every…

Key Takeaway The new Trump Accounts give $1,000 to children born between 2025 and 2028, and they allow up to $5,000 in annual contributions. A Goldman Sachs study found that consistent contributions from childhood to age 21 could boost retirement savings by as much as $340,000 at age 65 compared to someone who starts saving at age 21. While the accounts offer tax-free growth and withdrawals are tax-free at age 59½ or older, experts warn that their complexity could discourage some families from actually using them. Trump Accounts could provide a big boost for peoples’ future retirement savings, a new…

key takeaways Remote and hybrid work models are now a sizable part of the U.S. job market.Tech, e-commerce, logistics, home improvement, and digital sectors have been benefitting from flexible work trends.Commercial office spaces and urban transit are facing challenges.Market shifts reflect both changing worker preferences and evolving corporate strategies. Remote work is no longer just a pandemic-era fix—it is now part of the new normal in how many businesses operate and workers live. As of August 2025, about 22.1%, or just shy of a quarter of all U.S. workers reported working from home. Flexibility and convenience are proving hard to…

 In your recent TradeTalks interview, you emphasized the importance of energy diversification as power demand increases. Where are you seeing the most investments across renewable and non-renewable energy?   We’re seeing investments across multiple generation types, which is a direct response to the market’s need for a more diverse, resilient energy mix. For example, in Texas, there is a strong push for gas-fired plants to address growing electricity demand and dedicated funding sources via the Texas Energy Fund. At the same time, there’s renewed interest in acquiring and expanding deployment of both hydropower assets and landfill gas-to-power projects.Another exciting area (yet…

Key Takeaways Over $2 trillion in assets is sitting in forgotten or left-behind 401(k) retirement accounts from employees who leave their jobs and leave their retirement savings behind.Leaving a 401(k) behind rather than rolling the funds over can result in significant fees and potentially missing out on future growth. We’ve all found cash in our jeans pockets or hidden away in a purse after forgetting we put it there. It’s as if our past selves left us a little gift to pay for a cup of coffee. But can you imagine forgetting about nearly $67,000?  You might not think it’s…

Key Takeaways Newark Liberty International Airport, located just 10 miles from Jersey City, serves over 30 airlines and offers nonstop flights to more than 180 domestic and international destinations.Jersey City offers easy access to Amtrak, PATH trains, ferries, and buses.Retirees enjoy walkable neighborhoods and a robust downtown with waterfront parks, international dining, museums, galleries, and shops. Residents in Hudson County are just a short commute away from the perks of big-city living, but with 13% lower housing costs than in New York County. Jersey City makes an excellent home base for retirees hoping to trade their 9-to-5s for frequent flyer miles. …

When a CEO is in his nineties, you’d think investors wouldn’t be caught off guard when he says it’s time to hang it up. But Mr. Market seems to be displeased by Warren Buffett’s announcement in May that he would hand over the reins at Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) at the end of 2025. (Buffett, who turned 95 on August 30, will remain as chairman.)Since that day, Berkshire’s “B” shares have fallen 12.6% — even as the broader market notched new highs, with the S&P 500 Index returning 11.8%. (Prices and returns are as of July 31, unless otherwise noted.)You may…

When I retired as editor of Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine, one of the things at the top of my to-do list was to clean out my closets and get rid of other assorted stuff that had accumulated over decades. Now, eight years later, I have to admit that I’ve made only modest progress.I’ve made at least one pass at all the closets, given away much of my work-era wardrobe and handed off to my now-grown kids all their old school papers. Yet somehow the closets are still full, the books seem to have regenerated on the shelves, and I don’t…