Did you know that there are bank accounts that allow early direct deposit? Are you looking to get your tax refund or direct deposit early? Several newer banks and FinTech companies are…
Month: January 2025
Historical Average Investment Return By Asset Class
The historical average investment return by asset class for the last 40 years might surprise you. You have many options when choosing a vehicle for your investment dollars and it’s important to…
TurboTax Alternatives 2025: 5 Other Popular Options
TurboTax has continued offering their “normal” experience, but has kept making their pricing less transparent. As a result, many people are searching for TurboTax Alternatives. TurboTax has been around since the mid-80s…
What Is FICA Tax And Who Pays It?
Figuring out taxes on your own for the first time? One of the most important types of taxes to understand are FICA taxes (also called payroll taxes). This is different than income…
Event Guide: Canada’s Employment Report (December 2024)
Canada is getting ready to print its December jobs report soon! Will the numbers support the Bank of Canada’s shift to a more gradual pace of easing this year? Here’s…
China Reported Slower Price Pressures for December, Sparking Deflation Woes
China’s consumer prices slowed from 0.2% year-on-year in November to 0.1% in December 2024, while producer prices continued their decline, reinforcing concerns about deflationary pressures in the world’s second-largest economy. Key points…
Chart Art: S&P 500 Index (SP500) Triangle Breakout Due?
U.S. equity markets seem to be off to a cautious start so far this year, leading the S&P 500 index to consolidate inside a triangle pattern. Which way can it break out?…
Event Guide: U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls Report (December 2024)
Dollar traders still seem to be busy repricing Fed easing expectations for the year, so how will the upcoming NFP release affect all this? Leading indicators have been coming in…
Daily Broad Market Recap – January 8, 2025
The major assets traded cautiously amid weak European data, mixed U.S. jobs signals, and concerns over potential Trump tariffs. Global equities, commodities, and cryptos saw diverging price action, while bonds sold off…
Trade Case Study: AUD/JPY Bearish Setup After CPI?
Today’s Australian CPI data came in mixed but generally within the RBA’s target range, potentially setting up AUD/JPY for a bearish move as rate cut expectations remain intact and broad risk sentiment…