The can Two Stacks’ Dram in a Can Irish Whiskey, $ 18.99 for a four-pack The back story In recent years, canned beverages have acquired a certain cachet. Craft beer makers have embraced the packaging. And beverage brands are heavily promoting canned cocktails, to say nothing of hard seltzer. What …
Read More »Top Ten: Weekend reads: Hot IPOs for DoorDash and Airbnb point to an overheated stock market
Shares of DoorDash Inc. DASH and Airbnb Inc. ABNB shot straight up after the companies’ initial public offerings this week. That sort of exuberance can be a sign that a bull market is in a late stage. Mark Hulbert interviews Jay Ritter, a finance professor at the University of Florida …
Read More »Weekend Sip: Weekend Sip’s 12 bottles of Christmas has gift suggestions for everyone on your holiday list
Woodford Reserve’s $ 2,000 Baccarat Edition bourbon comes in a handmade crystal decanter straight from Baccarat, France. Woodford Reserve Let’s put aside all the problems of 2020 and turn our attention to the holidays. That means it’s time to joyfully head off shopping for friends and family, for colleagues and …
Read More »Top Ten: Weekend reads: $500,000 and a retirement problem
ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES Everybody’s financial scenario heading into retirement is different. This encompasses more than levels of savings or income — emotions come into play. What if you are afraid to invest your money? This may be a difficult scenario when banks are paying very little interest on deposits. Alessandra Malito …
Read More »Deep Dive: Weekend reads: A pandemic opportunity to be a digital nomad
Maybe it is a bit much to call the COVID-19 pandemic an opportunity, but several countries have made it easier to obtain remote work visas. If you are working remotely and would like to experience life in another country, here are the details about five countries where you can live …
Read More »Top Ten: Weekend reads: 2 lessons to help you invest better
Women tend to perform better as mutual-fund managers than men. iStockphoto You probably agree that having varied viewpoints can help money managers and corporate boards of directors make better decisions. But you may be fascinated to see that the numbers back this idea up and point to opportunities to improve …
Read More »Style Scouting: Labor Day Weekend
Pin Share Tweet It is not officially the end of summer yet, but Labor Day weekend is the pivoting weekend that always starts with a summer vibe and ends with getting back to a more structured schedule – whatever that means for you. Here in SC, it is still hot …
Read More »Top Ten: Weekend reads: An early warning sign for Tesla’s stock
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index, after a long and steady rally this year, suffered its biggest two-day loss since mid-March to close out the week. Before those declines, there were warning signs from Wall Street analysts who ordinarily shy away from rating any stock a “sell.” Shares of Tesla TSLA, …
Read More »Labor Day Weekend Sales
Happy Labor Day Weekend! As we go into this holiday weekend I hope you are finding time to relax and unwind. I know we are looking forward to spending time on the farm, swimming in our pool, and seeing some family this weekend. I am also on the hunt for …
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