Author: Money Mechanics

In April 2026, Cboe FX Spot Average Daily Volume (ADV) reached $53.8 billion.Cboe SEF ADV1 topped $4.0 billion, representing a 17.2% increase from April 2025’s ADV of $3.4 billion.At $20.3 billion, Cboe FX ECN Firm ADV2 accounted for 53.1% of the Spot ECN total.At $2.8 billion, Cboe FX ECN Metals ADV accounted for 7.3% of the Spot ECN total.Cboe’s U.S. Treasuries platform observed a record day on April 30 of $2.0 billion and continues onboarding new participants. For more information and to sign up to receive the latest updates, subscribe via Cboe U.S. Treasuries.Cboe FX is now adding five MENA…

It is a familiar scenario. A family inherits a valuable piece of real estate, often after decades of appreciation, only to discover that not everyone shares the same vision for what comes next. One sibling may see long term upside and steady income, while another sees concentration risk, illiquidity, and an unwanted operational burden. The tension is not only financial. It is deeply personal.Consider siblings who inherit a multifamily property in New York City. One wants out and has no interest in becoming a landlord or entering a business partnership with family. The others believe the property is a strong…

From gas to health care, prices are rising, and while some costs may come back down, retirees need to prepare for fluctuating expenses in retirement. After all, it wasn’t too long ago that inflation was around 8%.Sure, your Social Security benefits will keep up with the pace of inflation, but your retirement savings, pension and other income won’t, which can significantly affect your retirement lifestyle.”Inflation is something that is constantly changing,” said Chandler Riggs, CFP, VP and financial consultant at Fidelity Investments. As a result, “it should be a concern to retirees.” From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance…

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(Image credit: Getty Images)Fidelity Investments has built one of the most extensive mutual fund platforms in the industry. As of April 30, its online screener lists more than 300 mutual funds. For many investors, especially those with a workplace 401(k), Fidelity mutual funds are already familiar.Many of these have no minimum investment requirements and no transaction fees when traded on Fidelity’s brokerage platform. The lineup covers virtually every asset class, including stocks, bonds, commodities and money markets, with a large share of actively managed strategiesThat said, the firm has also made significant progress in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which Fidelity’s screener…

For years, conversations about the trillions in household spending that flow through everyday purchases have included what is often called the “pink tax.” That’s been shorthand for the idea that similar products can cost more when marketed to women: think personal care items (like a pink vs. blue razor).But historically, those differences have not always been easy for consumers to see or compare in real time. They were typically identified through comparisons or broader studies after the fact.Now, as Mother’s Day spending is projected to reach $38 billion this year, a different pricing system is changing how those disparities can…

Front-month futures dropped to below $100 per barrel again in morning trade in Europe on Thursday, reversing earlier gains, as the market hopes the U.S. and Iran could be able to reach an agreement that would eventually reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Following a steep selloff on Wednesday, which crashed the prices by 7%, Asian trade on Thursday began with nearly 1% gains for both benchmarks, amid investor concern that the U.S.-Iran deal is not as imminent as signals on Wednesday suggested. The continued blockage at the Strait of Hormuz and the fast-depleting global inventories, including in the U.S., have…

In this edition of Coming Soon–a series from Redfin News that explores new listings that house hunters can find early only on Redfin.com and Compass.com–we’re exploring a traditional two-story home in Mason, a popular suburb of Lansing, MI.  Originally built in 2009, this $260,000 single-family home is hitting the market this week. The 1,454 square-foot house, which features three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, sits on a 0.19 acre lot.  The sellers installed new carpet and painted the walls just a few weeks ago. Photo credit: Redfin With an attached two-car garage, a fully fenced backyard and an outdoor shed, the…

You don’t have to leave your privacy or security at home when you travel. Without your own trusted Wi-Fi, you’ll probably need to rely on a cellular connection or an unknown, public, and open Wi-Fi hotspot. The problem is that when you don’t own or control an internet hotspot, you won’t know what is lurking there. Honeypots, surveillance, and a lack of basic access protections can all put you at risk, but this is where a virtual private network (VPN) can assist you. VPNs mask your IP address and provide a layer of encryption that can protect you from a multitude of online threats to…

(Image credit: Getty Images)The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, made many of the 2017 tax cuts permanent — but it also introduced several new deductions and income rules that could change your take-home pay and your tax return.While much of the coverage has focused on politics, what matters most is how the law affects everyday taxpayers. Here are seven key changes to understand.1. A new deduction for tip income — but it’s not ‘tax-free tips’This is a super important point. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better…