Author: Money Mechanics

(Oil & Gas 360) – Publisher’s Note: Liberty Energy will present at EneCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference at the Westin Downtown, August 17-19, 2026.  Register to attend.  Planned alliance combines modular infrastructure and integrated power solutions designed to accelerate global data center deployment   HOUSTON and DENVER, July 14, 2026 — Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced an agreement with Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE: LBRT) to form a strategic alliance that will deliver modular infrastructure and integrated power generation solutions for new data center projects globally. The collaboration will bring together complementary expertise in modular infrastructure, power generation and operations to support the…

The AI buildout has a power problem, and most investors are still looking in the wrong place for the fix. Nuclear gets the headlines. Solar and batteries get the subsidies. But the fastest, cheapest new power source hitting the grid right now is one most portfolios don’t own at all: geothermal. That gap is exactly why it matters. Dylan Jovine, CEO of Behind the Markets, argues that every major tech cycle has been driven by an energy breakthrough, and this one is no different. He’s laid out the full case in his dedicated geothermal energy report, and the short version…

Article published at 10:30 a.m. CTKey Takeaways:Earnings season tests investors sentimentWTI Crude prices edge higher amid renewed Middle East conflictBlackrock is holding $15.3 trillion in assetsAs earnings season gains steam, expect a certain level of heightened volatility in the markets as investors digest the results — no matter how strong or weak they might be – and process the forward guidance.In some cases, an impressive quarterly report might include a soft outlook, which could lead to a share pullback. Or, as we’ve seen with some stocks that have had amazing runs and even positive forward guidance, investors still might question…

Most people have never heard of a “mega backdoor Roth” — and that could prove costly, as it can allow some retirement savers with strong cash flow to save more money each year in a tax-free Roth account.The mega backdoor Roth is a retirement savings strategy that lets some workers — typically high earners who can save more — contribute more to a Roth account than the normal annual Roth IRA or Roth 401(k) deferral limits allow. “It’s a way to put tens of thousands of dollars into a Roth account that you wouldn’t otherwise be eligible to do,” says…

When our children were little, we taught them how to cross the street, brush their teeth and say “please” and “thank you.” Many people started the kids doing chores and earning an allowance. We understood that those conversations were part of raising responsible adults.Then they turned 18.Somewhere along the way, many parents assumed that talking about money should stop because their children were now adults. Nothing could be further from the truth. 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 to 4 Special Issues CLICK FOR…

Long-term care can become one of the biggest expenses in retirement. Yet, traditional long-term care insurance doesn’t fit everyone’s budget or needs.Rising premiums and stricter underwriting have pushed many people to seek more flexible ways to protect their savings and future care choices.We’ll cover what you need to know about long-term care insurance alternatives with modern strategies for wealth protection. 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 to 4 Special Issues CLICK FOR FREE ISSUE Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free Newsletters Profit and prosper with…

“I feel like we’ll never actually retire.””We make good money. But what retirement? It keeps moving further away.””I don’t want to abandon my kids. But I also don’t want to work until I’m 67 to make sure they’re OK.” 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 to 4 Special Issues CLICK FOR FREE ISSUE Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free Newsletters Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and more – straight to your e-mail. Profit and prosper…

If you’re a frequent flyer, you likely have a preferred airline — and a credit card to match. These cards offer significant value, from free checked bags and intro bonuses to points that add up to free flights.To identify the best airline credit card reward program, we asked you to rank them in an online survey for the 2026 Kiplinger’s Readers’ Choice awards conducted over the winter. Over 4,000 readers participated in the survey, ranking airline credit card reward programs on three factors: Customer service, most recommended and overall satisfaction.For the third consecutive year, Southwest Airlines won the best overall…

Roth conversions have recently become one of the most popular retirement tax planning strategies. Financial headlines often promote them as a way to create tax-free income, reduce future required minimum distributions (RMDs) and leave a more tax-efficient legacy to heirs.For many retirees, those benefits are real.But Roth conversions aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution. In fact, as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and CEO of Peak Retirement Planning, I can tell you that converting retirement assets at the wrong time can result in paying more taxes than necessary and reduce your long-term wealth. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a…

Whilst it appears that a super El Niño could be on the horizon, a new commentary from VP Bank AG authored by Senior Investment Strategist Bernhard Allgäuer indicates that insurance-linked securities (ILS) can provide portfolio diversification as their returns are driven by natural disasters, rather than financial market turmoil, making them largely uncorrelated with traditional asset classes.“Currently, probability forecasts from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) suggest that a super El Niño could be on the horizon from September 2026. The consequences would be extreme weather, which is of particular interest to investors holding insurance-linked securities (ILS) and…