Author: Smart Wealthhabits
Smart Wealthhabits shares practical insights on personal finance, wealth building, and small business strategies to help readers make smarter financial decisions and achieve long-term financial success.
SrdjanPav / iStock.com Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearshelp you get rich trusted by millions of readers When people start investing, one of the first questions they ask is: What types of investments are available? There are many ways to invest money, each with its own risk level, potential returns,…
A tricycle decorated with the US and Cuban flags is seen in Havana on February 26, 2026.Yamil lage | AFP | getty imagesPresident Donald Trump, speaking during the signing of an executive order at the White House on Monday, said he felt he would have the “honor” of “taking Cuba.” “Whether I free it, whether I take it, I think I can do whatever I want with it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office with Vice President J.D. Vance standing behind him. “They are a very weak nation right now.”The president’s comments about seizing Cuba come as he continues…
Hyundai has issued a stop sale and plans to recall more than 60,000 of its Palisade SUVs following a fatal incident that is currently under investigation, a company news release said. The Palisade is a popular mid-size family SUV model and a close relative of the Kia Telluride. It is the South Korean automaker’s largest SUV and one of its few three-row models. Hyundai’s Palisade is getting a lot of attention from vehicle critics and fans of the brand following its redesign for the 2026 model year. Why is it being recalled and what should Palisade owners do to avoid…
President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States has asked him to delay his planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for “a month or two” because of the ongoing war with Iran.Trump was expected to visit China in late March for a meeting with Xi. But when asked in the Oval Office Monday afternoon if that trip was still on the table, Trump said, “I don’t know, we’re working on that right now.”Trump said, “We are talking to China. I would love to do that, but because of the war I want to stay here. I…
For travelers hoping to board a plane this week, inclement weather and long security lines at airports could cause headaches. With the partial government shutdown impacting the Transportation Security Administration’s funding, TSA officers are out of work at high rates after missing their first full paycheck. “It’s devastating to their finances,” Johnny Jones, secretary-treasurer of the AFGE TSA Council 100 and a Dallas-based TSA worker, told USA TODAY. “My family had to get rid of our vacation plans, and everyone struggled. There are a lot of people who don’t have money for food, gas and child care; it’s a sad…
Religion of asset allocation: Nilesh Shah’s strategy to deal with Middle East conflict – Market News
market There is tension amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. As a result of these, equity markets have seen rapid fluctuations. What is correct? investment Strategy in current scenario? Nilesh Shah, Managing Director Kotak Mahindra The asset management company advised investors to focus on domestic sectors in an interview with Sandeep Singh of Indian Express. Advise investors to remain ‘neutral’ on equities amid geopolitical uncertainty Shah said that there is no possibility of tension reducing middle eastInvestors can consider domestic sectors like bankingFinancial services and consumer durables, because they are not directly correlated Oil Prices. He said that investors…
Collagen supplements have grown in popularity over the past few years, becoming a regular expense for millions of people. Supplement companies constantly market these powders and pills, promising everything from flawless skin to instant athletic recovery. As a consumer, paying attention to these claims can be overwhelming. Before you allocate a portion of your monthly budget to these products, you need to separate the scientific reality from the aggressive marketing campaigns. To find out what collagen can and can’t do, researchers at Anglia Ruskin University recently completed a comprehensive review of previous studies of these supplements. They analyzed data from…
Financial advisors viewed continuing education as a chore. Now they are talking about the importance of lifelong learning as the industry becomes more complex. Today’s financial advisors can’t stop learning. Barely a decade ago, most wealth managers considered continuing education an afterthought or a nuisance. Maybe if the venue was near the beach, they attended a conference, took a few classes if the commitment was relatively low, or tried designation If it wasn’t too much trouble or money. However, this is changing, now that client needs have become more complex, involving retirement income decisions, taxes, asset and family dynamics, and…
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wills in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on June 27, 2025.Yuri Gripas Bloomberg | getty imagesPresident Donald Trump said Monday that White House chief of staff Susie Wills has been diagnosed with “early-stage breast cancer” but remains committed to her work during treatment.Trump said in a statement that Wills, 68, has decided to take up this challenge immediately, rather than wait. satya social post Disclosure of diagnosis.Her prognosis is “excellent” and she will “spend virtually all of my time in the White House,” Trump said in the post.He said, “Her…
Editor’s note: This story was originally published here Live and invest abroad. Whether you’re buying from afar or visiting out in the field, there are a few things you need to keep in mind when considering any investment. Things that can make or break it. To protect yourself when looking at a potential property investment, avoid falling into these common (but easily avoidable) traps. Mistake No. 1: Making capital appreciation your ultimate goal When this happens, capital appreciation is a beautiful thing – as it can be in many of the markets we talk about here at LIOS. But for…