Passive income gets a good press. Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, once wrote: “The moment you make passive income and portfolio income a part of your life, your life will change. Those words will become flesh.” And Warren Buffett’s a fan. The billionaire famously said: “If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die.” Although given that the 94-year-old’s still working, I’m surprised he hasn’t followed his own advice! He must enjoy what he does. But where to invest? A global view At 31 January 2025, according to…
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U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg speaks atVictor Pinchuk FoundationU.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg said Saturday that a peace plan for the two warring nations could come within days or weeks.”I’m on Trump time,” Kellogg told delegates at a fringe event at the Munich Security Conference, referring to U.S. President Donald Trump’s famed fast-moving decision making.”He’ll ask you to do this job today and he’ll want to know tomorrow why isn’t it solved,” said Kellogg, a key negotiator for Ukraine and allied nations in the recently tabled peace talks.”You got to…
Image source: Getty Images There are plenty of ways that investors can target a second income in retirement. Some methods may be more successful than others. There’s also no blueprint for investors to follow, as the strategies someone adopts will depend on their individual circumstances, financial goals and risk tolerance. That said, certain ‘golden rules’ exist when it comes to saving or investing. Regardless of personal situation, they can be powerful weapons in creating long-term wealth. 1. Bypass the taxman The first thing to consider is using a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) or Individual Savings Account (ISA) to invest. Within…
Want to stay informed with market insights and investing ideas from Morningstar? Sign up for my weekly Smart Investor newsletter here.This week’s highlights:Weekly Market Update: Stocks Rise 1.35% as Tech Sector Gains Bonds Might Be Losing Money, but There Is a Bright SideWhy Investors Shouldn’t Hold Their Breath for Interest Rate CutsJanuary Inflation Report ‘Throws Cold Water’ on March Fed Cut DeepSeek Shows There Is No Longer One “AI Trade,” but Many8 Top-Performing High Yield Bond Funds Stocks have slid into a holding pattern after their rally in early January, caught between growing worries about renewed inflation pressures and optimism…
Image source: Getty Images I think these FTSE 250 shares could provide exceptional returns over the next decade and a half. Here’s why I think they’re worth serious consideration today. 1. NextEnergy Solar Fund Investing in electricity generators could be a great long-term play as global power demand rapidly increases. In a fresh report this week, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicted worldwide energy demand growth “will be the equivalent of adding an amount greater than Japan’s annual electricity consumption every year between now and 2027“. The IEA also upped its growth forecasts for the period, to 4% each year…
Image source: Getty Images With markets at record highs — even in the usually sluggish FTSE 100 — it can be challenging to find quality growth stocks trading at reasonable valuations. However, I think these two fit the bill, and could therefore be worth thinking about for a Stocks and Shares ISA. Uber First up is Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER). Hardly a week goes by without me using its app for taxis or food delivered. I recently booked train tickets on there for a trip to London and got 10% off a ride at the other end. At the end…
When it comes to personal finance, money expert Dave Ramsey is known for having your financial health in mind.Whether you’re buying your first car or want to start saving for retirement, following Ramsey’s strategic tips can empower you to kick bad money habits to the curb and develop the necessary skills to comfortably reach your goals.If you’re unsure how to start fixing your financial situation, Ramsey recommends taking control of your money.Gaining control of your money starts by making a financial plan. Ask yourself what you want for your finances and how your money can take you where you need…
Image source: Getty Images Last spring, Vodafone (LSE:VOD) bowed to what many considered to be inevitable and cut the dividend on its shares. The FTSE 100 firm announced plans to cut the annual dividend for this financial year (to March 2025) by a whopping 50%. It said the decision to rebase cash rewards “at a sustainable level…. ensures appropriate cash flow cover and sufficient flexibility to invest in the business for growth“. While disappointing to income investors, Vodafone sought to soothe the blow by pledging share buybacks and stressing its “ambition to grow [dividends] over time“. So should I consider…
Snow blankets the city in this aerial drone photograph in Buffalo, New York, on December 25, 2022.Joed Viera | Afp | Getty ImagesMuch of the eastern half of the United States is bracing for severe weather this weekend, with “life-threatening” flash flooding possible in parts of the Southeast and significant snow set to blanket the Upper Midwest through to New England.The heaviest snowfall — with possible totals in the double digits — is expected in Michigan, upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, northern Massachusetts and the interior of Maine, according to the National Weather Service.The NWS warned early Saturday that severe flash flooding is…
Image source: The Motley Fool It’s not often that hyper-growth stocks are mentioned in the same breath as Warren Buffett. The investment portfolio of his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, tends to mainly buy mature blue-chips. So it’s safe to say that Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) is a bit of an outlier in Berkshire’s portfolio. The firm is a fast-growing digital disruptor shaking up the traditional banking system across Latin America. Admittedly, this is a small holding and we can’t be sure that Buffett bought it himself. More likely, it was one of his two investing lieutenants, Todd Combs and Ted…