The six hours that shook the country

Getty Images Sleepless in Seoul: It was a night of political uncertainty in the South Korean capital Nineteen-year-old Hwang was watching the protests in Georgia on Tuesday night’s news when the images on TV suddenly changed – the spotlight was on his country after South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol announced martial law. “I couldn’t … Read more

2 Exceptional Dividend Stocks Near 52-Week Lows You Could Regret Not Buying on the Dips

The benchmark stock indexes keep climbing to new heights, but there are plenty of attractive wallflowers at this dance. A couple of overlooked dividend payers offer high yields and reliable dividend payout growth, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at their stock prices. Shares of W.P. Carey (NYSE: WPC) and Royalty Pharma (NASDAQ: RPRX) … Read more

These Savings Rates Won’t Last. Don’t Wait Until the New Year to Make a Move. Today’s Savings Rates, Dec. 4, 2024

The top high-yield savings account still offers 5.00% APY, but only for balances up to $5,000.  If the Fed lowers rates again, savings APYs could drop further, so your balances will accrue less interest. Earning interest can help you grow your money for your 2025 savings goals before the new year starts.  Savings rates are … Read more