Author: Money Mechanics

Market attention turns to tech stocks this week Nvidia rally has continued as Mag 7 earnings set the tone this week. However, the best opportunities are likely to be found among lesser-known names; here are seven picks. stock hit a new record high on April 27, closing at $216.61 after rising 4% during the day. The company is now the most valuable in the world, with a market value above $5 trillion.The rally came after a strong week for tech stocks. jumped 26% on Friday after much better-than-expected results. At one point, the stock even moved close to its peak…

“Summer House” alum Danielle Olivera has reportedly resolved a lawsuit against her after failing to pay $16,650 worth of rent for her New York apartment. Olivera, 37, who appeared on “Summer House” from 2018-2024, was sued by landlords Csaba Kanyaro and Ana Kanyaro for over $16,000 in unpaid rent for her two-bedroom, two-bathroom, and 1,246-square-foot apartment in Brooklyn, NY. In the suit, which was first reported by TMZ, it was alleged that the reality TV alum had failed to pay her $5,550-a-month rent for November 2025, December 225, and January 2026. When they filed the lawsuit, the landlords called for Olivera to…

(Image credit: Getty Images)Just about every day now, I get emails and phone calls from readers asking the same question: “With what we are seeing, AI is leading to the wholesale firing of hundreds of thousands of employees across entire industries. Should I consider law as a career?”My answer: Let history be your guide. Consider these questions:What was the dominant means of transportation in the early 1900s in villages and cities across our country?Who, and in which profession, assured their dependability?How many of them were there in the late 19th century? How many now?What one factor explained their vanishing as…

(Image credit: Getty Images)When the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law last summer, it introduced tax changes poised to impact the charitable giving landscape. In response, many donors and their advisers acted fast to adjust their tax planning.Now, investors and donors should look ahead and determine the strategies needed to achieve tax management and charitable giving goals this year and beyond.For donors itemizing deductions, the biggest changes affecting charitable giving involve both ends of deduction limits. The law created a new floor on charitable deductions, wherein only gifts exceeding 0.5% of adjusted gross income can be deducted.…

With gas prices, grocery bills, and other everyday costs rising, many people are looking for ways to keep more of what they earn and, in some cases, what they invest.One area to find some relief? Nine states don’t tax capital gains (i.e., the money you make when you sell assets like stocks, a business, or even your home). And on the surface, that can mean keeping significantly more of your money after a big sale.But that tax advantage on its own doesn’t answer a bigger question: Even with no state tax on capital gains, are these states actually less expensive…

(Image credit: Getty Images)Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in a five-part series about all-asset retirement planning that is covering such topics as using lifetime annuities and housing wealth, making the most of tax benefits and managing investment portfolio risk. The first articles are: It’s Time to Redefine Retirement for Retirees With $500,000 to $5 Million, Unlock Housing Wealth and Tax Benefits by Adding Lifetime Annuities to Your Retirement Plan and Does Your Retirement Plan Ignore Half of Your Net Worth?So many details factor into retirement planning: Income needs, how much to leave to heirs, protection against long-term care…

Actors Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jonah Hill and Michael Cera arrive at the premiere of “Superbad” in 2007.(Image credit: Jason Merritt/FilmMagic/Getty Images)Millennials are a scrappy lot, having to adjust to major tech advances and financial shocks early in their lives. They came of age during the Great Recession of 2008-2009; they are perhaps best known as the generation mired in so much student debt that they have often delayed key life milestones such as buying a house and getting married. The lousy economic timing has also set millennials back when saving for their retirement.Born between 1981 and 1996, millennials now range in…

Although the April 15 IRS tax deadline has passed, taxpayers in Delaware, Iowa, Virginia, Louisiana, and South Carolina are still on the hook for their state returns — or have just received extra time.It has been a tumultuous tax season. The 2025 Trump tax bill not only overhauled federal rules but also prompted state lawmakers to wrestle with whether to adopt federal tax code changes.While these updates may have yielded new tax savings for some taxpayers who live in states that adopted them, the new rules also led to state refund delays, even leading one state tax agency to move…

Precious metals, including gold and silver, have declined over the last two sessions. In today’s European session, prices extended losses after a gap-down opening.Gold and silver came under pressure as the US dollar strengthened and oil prices moved higher, while traders remain cautious ahead of key central bank decisions, especially the upcoming FOMC meeting. Stable real yields and firm USD positioning have limited upside in bullion. During the session: traded near $4604.66 per ounce traded near $4618.39 per ounce This marks a three-week low, reflecting ongoing bearish sentiment in the short term. Market View: Despite the recent decline, there is…

Just under an hour drive away from New York City, this Woodbridge, New Jersey 1,121-square-foot house is set to hit the market this week with a list price of $499,000.  The Cape-Cod style home is laid out across three levels and has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The house also features an unfinished basement with two separate exits allowing the next owners a blank canvas to create whatever kind of space they want.  The Cape-Cod style home is laid out across three levels. Photo credit: Shawn May Professional Photography The property also has a fully fenced-in yard and a…