Weekly Headlines: Markets Whipsawed by Iran War Headlines as Stagflation Fears Mount (InvestLane) Will US revive the military draft for Iran war? (USAToday) Live Off Dividends: How Much Do You Need? (InvestLane) S&P 500 falls alongside tech as oil continues march higher (CNBC) The 6 Best Dividend ETFs for Taxable Accounts (InvestLane) How Many ETFs Do You Actually Need? Most Investors Get This Wrong If you’ve been investing for a while, you’ve probably heard that diversification is key. But...
13 days ago • 3 min read
The Safety Net Most People Don’t Have (But Need) What would happen if an unexpected expense hit tomorrow? For most people, it means turning to credit cards or other high-interest debt. In fact... U.S. News found that 43% of Americans can't cover a $1,000 emergency expense. Empower found that 37% can’t afford an unexpected expense over $400. And Bankrate found that roughly 3 in 10 have more credit card debt than emergency savings! This is where an emergency fund comes into play. An emergency...
23 days ago • 3 min read
Weekly Headlines: Oil Shock Rattles Markets as Inflation Fears Return (InvestLane) Iran war is making it harder for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates (CBS News) Roth IRA Income and Contribution Limits for 2026 (InvestLane) U.S. economy slowed to 0.7% in fourth quarter (NBC News) How to Build an Emergency Fund: Complete Guide (InvestLane) 7 Best ETFs to Hold in a Roth IRA for 10+ Years The Roth IRA is currently my favorite retirement account to use. Here is the simple structure on how...
27 days ago • 4 min read
Weekly Headlines: The AI Doom Trade Grips The Markets (InvestLane) U.S. and Israel launch massive attack on Iran (CNBC) This 3-Fund Portfolio Covers the Entire Market (InvestLane) Dow Jones Futures Loom Amid U.S.-Israeli Strikes (IBD) Money Market Funds vs High-Yield Savings: Which Should You Choose? (InvestLane) These Common ETF Mistakes Can Cost You Thousands Investing in ETFs to build long-term wealth has never been easier. Within one purchase, you can instantly own hundreds to thousands...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Weekly Headlines: The Best Lazy ETF Portfolio for 2026: Just 5 Funds (InvestLane) Government shutdown weighs on U.S. economic growth (Reuters) Mortgage Rates Plunge to Lowest Level In 3 Years (Realtor.com) Crypto Market Shed $730B in 100 Days (The Crypto Basic) Robinhood Review: Pros, Cons & The Real Verdict (InvestLane) My Lazy ETF Portfolio For 2026 (Just 5 Funds) With just five ETFs, you can build a diversified, low-cost portfolio designed for growth, momentum, and even income without...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Weekly Headlines: AI Creates Confusing Mix of Market Emotions (InvestLane) Average IRS tax refund is up 10.9% so far this season, early filing data shows (CNBC) High-Yield Savings Accounts vs CDs (InvestLane) Bitcoin claws back to $70,000 on cooling inflation after $8.7 billion wipeout (CoinDesk) Timing the Market Could Cost You Thousands (InvestLane) Best Cryptocurrency Exchanges & Platforms for 2026 (InvestLane) Crypto Investing for Beginners (2026 Guide) With crypto like Bitcoin recently...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Weekly Headlines: The Return of Volatility and Fed Gets a New Chair (InvestLane) Fed holds interest rate steady as economic view improves (CNBC) SPMO: The Momentum ETF Most Investors Miss (InvestLane) Tariffs may have cost US economy thousands of jobs monthly, Fed analysis reveals (FOX Business) The 6 Best Growth ETFs to Build Massive Wealth (InvestLane) Ranking Top Growth ETFs (Free Cheatsheet) Investing into the stock market can come with great risk... but ETFs offer an easy way to reduce...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Weekly Headlines: CPI Cools, Earnings Heat Up, and the Fed Keeps Markets on Edge (InvestLane) Annual inflation remains 2.7% in December, final 2025 report reveals (USA Today) Treasury yields move higher as investors weigh the state of the U.S. economy (CNBC) US Market Braces for Greenland Tariff Reaction (Newsweek) 6 Best Dividend ETFs To Buy & Hold Forever (InvestLane) My 10 Favorite ETFs For 2026 After years of researching, analyzing, and creating content related to investing, I’ve found...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Weekly Headlines: VOO ETF Review: The Easiest Way to Build Wealth? (InvestLane) Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year (ABC News) Job cut announcements in December fall to lowest level since July 2024: Challenger job cuts report (Seeking Alpha) Mortgage interest rate forecast for 2026: Rates may finally fall below 6% (Bankrate) The 4 Best Fidelity Index Funds To Own For Life (InvestLane) This Simple Roth IRA Blueprint Is All You Need Here is a quick breakdown on the key...
3 months ago • 4 min read