Author: Money Mechanics

Key Takeaways In January 2026, employees who stayed put saw nearly two percentage points less yearly pay growth than those who changed jobs.Even in today’s “low hire, low fire” labor market, employers continue to pay more to attract new talent than to reward existing staff.Inflation makes staying even pricier, eating up much of workers’ raises in recent years. Staying with your employer comes with a hidden cost. Let’s call it a “loyalty tax.” Workers who switched jobs saw their pay grow 6.4% year over year in January, compared with 4.5% for those who stayed put. That’s according to ADP, the…

Key Takeaways Warren Buffett has often said that his desired holding period for a stock is “forever.”But this can be misinterpreted as holding any stock forever.In fact, Buffett restricts this recommendation only to stocks of “great” companies; of businesses he wants to own (and at fair prices). Buffett’s famous line, “Our favorite holding period is forever,” is widely quoted—but also widely misunderstood. Many naively take it to mean “buy any stock and never sell.” That is not what Buffett meant. He was talking about core businesses, not just stock tickers. When Buffett buys shares through his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway…

On February 13, 2026, Singapore-based Napean Trading & Investment disclosed a new position in BillionToOne (NASDAQ:BLLN), acquiring 233,333 shares in a transaction valued at $19,095,973, according to an SEC filing. According to a SEC filing dated February 13, 2026, Napean Trading & Investment initiated a new position in BillionToOne, acquiring 233,333 shares. The transaction was valued at $19,095,973. This is a new position; the post-trade stake accounts for 3.71% of the fund’s reportable U.S. equity assets under management (AUM) Top holdings after the filing: NASDAQ: HOOD: $118.73 million (23.1% of AUM) NASDAQ: NAVN: $100.33 million (19.5% of AUM) NASDAQ: AVGO:…

The closely watched US January CPI report comes out on Friday morning. Headline annual inflation and core CPI are both seen rising 2.5%. Here’s what to watch and how markets could react. As markets gear up for the delayed release of the January Consumer Price Index () data on Friday, investors are bracing for insights into whether inflation is finally cooling or if persistent pressures will linger into the new year. The report, originally slated for earlier in the week but postponed due to the partial government shutdown, comes on the heels of a surprisingly strong January jobs report that…

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Seasonally-adjusted U.S. inflation increased at a lower rate than expected in January, which should ease fears of an imminent price surge and help clear the path to future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday that headline CPI increased 0.2% in January, less than the expected rate of 0.3%. Annual inflation dipped from 2.7% in December to 2.4%, the lowest annual number since May 2025. Core inflation, which removes food and energy, matched expectations at 0.3% for the month and 2.5% for the year. That’s down from 2.6% for December…

Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesFor homeowners who sell their house later in life, that timing may come with a cost, new research suggests.Once sellers reach about age 70, they start getting lower sale prices for their houses compared with younger homeowners, according to a January research brief published by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.Compared to sellers in their 40s and 50s, an 80-year-old homeowner gets a 5% lower price for a house held for about 11 years, according to the study. On a typical home price of $405,400 — the national median sale price in…

Nothing, the hardware company backed by Tiger Global, is opening its first retail store in India, its biggest market. The store is located in Bengaluru, where a large chunk of Nothing’s userbase in India is concentrated, the company said. The new, two-storied location will show off Nothing’s products and other projects. Customers will also be able to buy hardware products and other merchandise from the store and have select items customized. “We wanted to create a fun space. It is kind of inspired by all the parts that are related to the brand. For instance, the factory: if you buy…

Key Takeaways If you want to land a high-paying job in artificial intelligence, aim to grow your math and computer science skills—they matter more than your specific major or degree.Still, learning about AI and studying subjects like design, neuroscience, or philosophy can help you gain useful insights and make you more adaptable in a field that values flexibility.When deciding where to go to school, don’t focus on college and university rankings as much as on courses, research access, and internship prospects. The college major you choose today could determine whether you thrive in—or get left behind by—the AI economy. Since…

Key Takeaways Palo Alto Networks is slated to post fiscal second-quarter earnings on Tuesday afternoon, with analysts calling for growing revenue and profits.Options pricing suggests traders expect the stock could move up to 8% in either direction by the end of the week following the results. Palo Alto Networks is set to report earnings after the closing bell Tuesday, with traders anticipating a big move from the cybersecurity firm’s stock in the wake of the results. Options pricing suggests traders expect Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock could move up to 8% in either direction by the end of the week…

(Image credit: Getty Images)In my work with families, one pattern stands out: The more complex the wealth, the easier it becomes for one partner to drift into the background.This imbalance can obscure decisions and quietly erode confidence, agency and long-term financial security.Silence around money is rarely neutral; it tends to harden into habits — who asks, who decides, who gets to have an opinion — and those habits can follow a couple into the hardest financial moments of their lives. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just $107.88 $24.99, plus…