Author: Money Mechanics

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.I hate the idea of my personal information floating around the internet for anyone to see; the lack of control is unsettling. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been testing a couple of data removal services, starting with DeleteMe and, more recently, PrivacyBee. After spending a lot of time with each, I can confidently say I prefer PrivacyBee.Also: How to delete or hide yourself from the internet – 11 effective ways (and most are free)The service is far more comprehensive, offering a wide range of tools and features that its counterpart can’t…

(Oil & Gas 360) – Springtime Seasonal-Low Territory For Natural Gas Makes Next Extra-Good, Buy-Low Opportunity With Supply/Demand Trends Consensus Beating. The Winter Delightfully mild has consensus interest, desires and expectations, on supplying natural gas and its prices, low.  Only 5 of the 28 weeks since mid-September (Figure 1, red line), weighted for natural gas heat colder than normal (bold dot) highlights Winter 2025/26 another delightfully mild one.  And yesterday’s forecast for this week (green line) predicts a temperature that is normal for the beginning of May.  The temperature since November has averaged 2.0 °F warmer than normal and 0.4 °F warmer…

(Image credit: Getty Images)Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) CEO Greg Abel doesn’t sound like he intends to mess with the success that Warren Buffett and the late Charlie Munger built over more than six decades.That said, the holding company’s new chief likely won’t have the same kind of leeway with the market that his predecessor did. Under Buffett, Berkshire’s returns nearly doubled those of the S&P 500 since 1965, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.7% vs 10.5% for the benchmark index. When you generate that sort of outperformance, folks tend to give you the benefit of the doubt.Which is why…

(Image credit: Getty Images)Technology has a way of quietly upending how we pay for almost everything.Think back to the early days of cell phones, when we were billed by the minute and checked our “anytime minutes” with eagle-eyed precision.Today, we simply pay a predictable monthly fee for unlimited access. Similarly, we no longer drive to a video store to rent a single movie — we subscribe to streaming services that offer more content than we could ever watch. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just $107.88 $24.99, plus get up…

It’s true what people say: If you want the most reward, you have to take the most risk. But prudent investing is about taking calculated risks, not blind ones. And after three consecutive years of hardy stock returns, it may be time to dial down the risk in your portfolio, in preparation for the eventuality of a market stumble.Or your circumstances in life might dictate a more cautious stance, for whatever reason. De-risking is about planning ahead. “After the risk has happened, it’s too late,” says Tim Steffen, director of advanced planning in the wealth management division of investment firm…

(Image credit: Getty Images)Editor’s note: This is the first article in a two-part series on how to deal with a concentrated stock position. The second article looks at five more ways to manage it.A childhood friend recently called me, looking for some guidance post-IPO of the company she joined as an early employee. A dream!Employee stock used to be the most common reason I saw concentrated stock positions. But things have changed in the past four years as tech titans have challenged conventional wisdom about just how much money one company can make, powering the secular bull market we have…

(Image credit: Getty Images)A Roth IRA is a powerful account:Qualified withdrawals can be tax-freeThere are no required minimum distributions (RMDs) during the owner’s lifetimeThe account can be a flexible part of retirement and legacy planningThat power can create a common mistake. People treat the Roth as a “best account,” then put everything into it.In reality, Roth space is limited. A better approach is to think in terms of asset location, which is placing different investments in the account types in which they are most efficient. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe…

Canada-based Mayfair Gold has signed a definitive agreement to acquire three properties owned by Plato Gold in exchange for C$2.5m ($1.79m) in cash. The Guibord, Marriott, and Holloway properties are situated near Mayfair’s existing Fenn-Gib Gold Project, east of Timmins, Ontario. The acquisition enhances the company’s access to the Porcupine-Destor Fault Zone (PDFZ), supporting infrastructure development adjacent to Fenn-Gib. The Guibord property, where Mayfair gains a 50% interest, is located less than 5km southeast of McEwen Mining’s Grey Fox Project. It consists of 16 mining claims and two leases, spanning 275ha with Highway 572 access. Historic drilling revealed gold mineralisation,…

A review of futures on the daily chart indicates that prices remain at a critical juncture. Geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, heightened by persistent threats from President Donald Trump over the weekend, have maintained market focus. President Trump’s latest ultimatum requires Iran to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, or face severe consequences.Trump sharpened his warning over the weekend in a Truth Social post, saying “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran,” signaling that Iranian civilian infrastructure could become a…

In the U.S., discussions about top camera phones largely center around iPhones, the Samsung Galaxy series, and, lately, the Google Pixel. In contrast, people in Asia and parts of Europe get a wider range of choice with companies like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo upping their camera game. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which recently had its global launch, is one of those devices, with a big camera bump that houses a versatile set of sensors, and a partnership with the storied German camera maker Leica to supply software-level changes and sensibilities to how scenes are shot. The camera has tons of…