Investment Strategies Tax-Loss Harvesting Before Year-End: How to Turn Portfolio Losses Into Tax Savings Ron Welsh14 mins0 Learn how tax-loss harvesting works, the $3,000 deduction, the 30-day wash-sale rule, and a simple year-end routine,…continue reading..October 27, 2026
Equity Analysis Earnings Beats Are Everywhere in Q3, but Beat Size Tells the Real Story Ron Welsh15 mins0 83% of S&P 500 reporters beat Q3 EPS estimates, but the beats are small. Learn how to…continue reading..October 27, 2026
Data & Analytics Reading the $15.9 Billion Fraud Headline: What the FTC’s 2025 Data Really Tells You Ron Welsh15 mins0 Americans reported a record $15.9 billion in fraud losses in 2025. Here is how to read the…continue reading..October 23, 2026
Global Finance Treasury Yields at 24-Year Highs: What Higher Rates Mean for Your Savings and Bonds Ron Welsh15 mins0 The 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.35% in October 2026, a 24-year high. Here is who gains, who…continue reading..October 22, 2026
Investment Strategies 2026 Retirement Contribution Limits: How Much Can You Save in Your 401(k) and IRA? Ron Welsh14 mins0 The 2026 limits are $24,500 for 401(k)s and $7,500 for IRAs. See catch-up rules, Roth phase-outs and…continue reading..October 21, 2026
Data & Analytics America’s Privacy Law Patchwork: What Data Teams Must Know in 2026 Ron Welsh15 mins0 New state privacy laws took effect January 1, 2026. Here is how the US patchwork affects analytics…continue reading..October 19, 2026
Global Finance Why Central Banks Keep Buying Gold, and What It Means for Your Savings Ron Welsh14 mins0 Central banks bought about 863 tonnes of gold in 2025. Here is why they are buying, what…continue reading..October 19, 2026
Investment Strategies Portfolio Rebalancing: How to Keep Your Allocation on Course Ron Welsh7 mins0 Markets move your portfolio away from its target mix. Learn why rebalancing matters, the main approaches, and…continue reading..October 19, 2026October 19, 2026
Equity Analysis The Price-to-Earnings Ratio: What It Tells You and What It Hides Ron Welsh8 mins0 The P/E ratio is the market's most quoted valuation shortcut. Learn how it works, where trailing and…continue reading..October 19, 2026October 19, 2026
Investment Strategies Dollar-Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum Investing: Choosing an Entry Plan Ron Welsh7 mins0 Got a large sum to invest? Compare dollar-cost averaging with lump sum investing, including the trade-off between…continue reading..October 17, 2026October 17, 2026