Forbes
Forbes is a household name in the business and finance world, and for good reason. No matter if you’re interested in investing, small business, or leadership, you’ll find something to read on Forbes. On the lighter side, you can check out videos or lists detailing the highest-paid athletes, richest people in the world, and more.
CNNMoney
Forbes is a household name in the business and finance world, and for good reason. No matter if you’re interested in investing, small business, or leadership, you’ll find something to read on Forbes. On the lighter side, you can check out videos or lists detailing the highest-paid athletes, richest people in the world, and more.
CNNMoney
CNN is one of the biggest news networks in the world, and its finance-focused Money page is one of the easiest places to browse the latest headlines. As soon as you land on the page, you’ll find dozens of headlines about current financial events, along with a slider showing daily market performance.
If you want to browse specific topics, you can click on Business, Tech, Personal Finance, or another heading at the top of the page. For quick news on a variety of topics, CNNMoney is a great pit stop.
Kiplinger
While CNN focuses on news headlines, Kiplinger is a great overall resource for personal finance advice and trends. You’ll find actionable content like financial New Year’s resolutions, the best generic products to buy at supermarkets, and financial advice for newlyweds.
If you’re new to the field, Kiplinger’s section on personal finance basics is just for you. For a bit of fun, you can also try out some quizzes that test your knowledge of credit scores, social security, and similar topics. Folks who want a practical focus on how current events affect their financial situation should definitely consult this one.
TheStreet
TheStreet focuses on news, especially news applicable to investing. You’ll find commentary on current events, investing recommendations, opinion pieces, and the basics of getting into the market by Jim Cramer, one of the co-founders of the site, and a host of other authors.
If you find yourself fancying more, TheStreet offers paid services for investors. These include in-depth analysis of current markets, stock recommendations, and advanced tactics. Learning from experts is always smart, so these plans are a great step if you want to go beyond the basics.
MarketWatch (formerly SmartMoney)
MarketWatch is a Wall Street Journal publication that caters to those who are deep in the daily markets. Right at the top of the page, you’ll find a ticker that lets you monitor key exchanges, recent stock changes, and the latest news.
If you sign up for a free account, you can customize the homepage by adding stocks to your watchlist. Even without an account, the site still offers plenty of investing news. Those who are brand-new to the field might find some of the content hard to digest, though.
Real Estate Trends
The rise of the “semi-suburb,” the decline of the starter home, and the rampant impact that technology and the sharing economy are having on the real estate industry. Those are some of the hot topics of discussion happening this week at the 50th annual conference of the National Association of Real Estate Editors. Here are the details: http://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/top-real-estate-trends-2016/
