Dec 8, 2013 by Jay JenkinsDon't Buy a House Until You Read ThisBuying a house is great -- it's the America dream, after all -- but don't take the plunge until you've considered what home ownership really means.
Dec 7, 2013 by Jay JenkinsBank of America Pegs Bitcoin -- Here's Why It's a Waste of TimeBank of America's newest report may have been more useful if it were about tulips instead of everyone's favorite digital currency, bitcoin.
Dec 7, 2013 by Jay JenkinsThe Death Knell for the Fed's QE PoliciesOne month does not make a trend, but that won't stop the Fed from ending its QE programs in the very near future.
Dec 7, 2013 by Jay JenkinsEverything You Know About Your Home's Value Is WrongDon't believe what you see on TV. Understanding your home's market value takes a whole lot more than the knowing the square footage and updating the wallpaper!
Dec 7, 2013 by Jay JenkinsHow the Fed Is Choosing Bank of America's Profits Over Your SavingsFrom Bank of America to Wells Fargo to your corner community bank, the Federal Reserve's near-zero interest rate policy is buoying bank profits at the expense of your savings account.
Dec 4, 2013 by Jay JenkinsWhy Convenient US Airways Flights Will Disappear After the American Airlines Merger Is CompleteAs US Airways and American Airlines move forward with their merger, this Fool has witnessed firsthand the problem with utilizing secondary hubs.
Dec 4, 2013 by Jay JenkinsAre Banks to Blame for Low Bank Teller Pay?Bank tellers don't make a lot of money despite sky-high executive pay and record industry profits. Are the banks to blame, or are there bigger forces at work?
Dec 2, 2013 by Jay JenkinsThe 4 Countries Most Critical to Growth at Coca-ColaFor Coca Cola, as well as rival PepsiCo, the key to growth is in the emerging markets.
Dec 2, 2013 by Jay JenkinsThe 1 Stock I'm Buying for My Grandkids This ChristmasIts time for holiday shopping once again, and I'm buying the polar bears and happy Santa's of Coca Cola for the next generation of my family.
Dec 2, 2013 by Jay JenkinsThe $400 Million Chef, Robot Vacuums, and Banks Foreclosing on BanksHere are 3 reads to satisfy your Foolish interests in business, investing, and life.
Dec 2, 2013 by Jay Jenkins3 Holiday Deals for the Investor on Your Christmas ListLost in the commotion of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, several companies are offering sweet deals for investors and savers.
Nov 30, 2013 by Jay JenkinsShould Long-Term Investors Value Profits Over Climate Change?Should investors be concerned about greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas giants like ConocoPhillips, BP, Royal Dutch Shell, among others? This Fool thinks they should be.
Nov 27, 2013 by Jay JenkinsHas Warren Buffett Turned a Blind Eye to Greenhouse Gas Emissions?Warren Buffet recently disclosed large positions in Exxon Mobile and ConocoPhillips.
Nov 27, 2013 by Jay Jenkins1 Reason Not to Use Bitcoin for Your Holiday ShoppingThis holiday season marks the first time PayPal, Visa, and MasterCard will be competing with Bitcoin for online payment dominance.
Nov 27, 2013 by Jay JenkinsIs the Government Coming After Your Credit Card Rewards Points?The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced plans to investigate rewards programs offered by leading credit card lenders like American Express, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Discover Financial.
Nov 27, 2013 by Jay JenkinsThe 2 Companies Most Responsible for the World's Greenhouse Gas EmissionsAccording to a recent study, ExxonMobil and Chevron Texaco are responsible for releasing more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than any other investor-owned company.
Nov 21, 2013 by Jay JenkinsToday's 3 Reads: Health Care Gone Mobile, a Brazilian Billionaire, and an Amazing Life StoryEnjoy these three reads today to fulfill your Foolish curiosity for business, investing, and life.
Nov 19, 2013 by Jay JenkinsWhy You Shouldn't Care That Moody's Downgraded These 4 BanksMoody's downgraded their credit ratings for Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and the Bank of NY Mellon. For investors, this change is totally irrelevant.
Nov 16, 2013 by Jay Jenkins2 Companies Poised to Profit From Bank of America's WoesFor investors sick of problem loans and credit downgrades, software companies like Jack Henry Associates and Pegasystems could be an investment with all the upside and little of the downside.
Nov 15, 2013 by Jay JenkinsThe 2.5 Billion Customer Opportunity for Visa and MasterCardHow Visa and MasterCard can do shareholders right by doing the world good.