Lastest Stories by Kristin Hitchcock

Choosing when to claim Social Security is like walking on a tightrope. One misstep and…well, let’s just say retirement security might look much different than you envisioned. Many face this...
ETFs are a great way to add instant diversification to your portfolio. These investment vehicles pool investor funds to buy a chunk of stocks. Then, the ETF is treated like a regular stock, allowing...
Diversification is key in today’s investing world. Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, offer a convenient and affordable way to achieve this. Think of them as baskets filled with a variety of stocks....
24/7 Wall St. Key Insights: A financial advisor doesn’t just manage investments, though that is their main function.  Working as a logical counter-weight to emotional decision-making, financial...
24/7 Wall St. Key Insights Morteza’s vast height has made him an asset to Iran’s sitting volleyball team.  However, it has also led to mobility challenges throughout his life.  Also, read...
247 Wall St. Key Insights QQQ offers higher growth potential but comes with greater risk due to its reliance on tech stocks. VOO provides broad market exposure with lower risk and steady growth. ...
24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways Understanding your expenses is essential when deciding how much money you need for retirement. A diverse portfolio helps protect your investment from market fluctuations....
24/7 Wall St. Insights: Modern bridges use advanced materials and construction techniques to survive in harsh environments.  From resisting harsh weather to reinforcing against earthquakes and...
24/7 Wall St. Insights: Professions like electricians, wind turbine technicians, and LPNs can earn between $50,ooo and $75,000 each year, with some roles offering even higher wages. Trade school and...
In 2023, South Korea implemented a huge reform in its “age system,” aligning its traditional age calculation with more international, modern standards.  This change had a huge cultural impact,...
24/7 Wall St. Insights:  Global warming could create new growth opportunities in certain sectors, like agriculture in cooler regions.  Warmer temperatures may also open up new possibilities, like...
According to the latest reports, there are now over 58 million millionaires worldwide, an increase by 300% over 20 years. The United States itself has 22 million millionaires as of 2023, representing...
Since the founding of Israel in 1948, the United States has been a close ally, though there has been a varying degree of support from different presidents.  Based on each president’s policies,...
Since its original construction in 1800, the building has undergone several renovations and expansions to accommodate the country’s evolving needs. From surviving the War of 1812 to modern-day...