Jan 6, 2016 by Jordan WathenWarren Buffett's 15-Minute Retirement PlanLearn more about Buffett's two-fund retirement plan.
Jan 4, 2016 by Jordan WathenInstant Analysis: American Express Loses FidelityThe deal makes up roughly 1% of American Express's transaction volume, but could serve as a sign co-brand cards are becoming less profitable for card networks.
Jan 3, 2016 by Jordan Wathen1 Misunderstood Risk to Visa and MasterCardCard networks are spending more to entice banks, but they're saving money elsewhere.
Jan 2, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy You Should Save 1% More of Your Salary in 2016Here's how saving 1% more of your salary today will affect your income in retirement.
Jan 1, 2016 by Jordan Wathen1 Hour to Better Finances in 2016Here's a one-hour checklist to improving your personal finances in 2016.
Dec 27, 2015 by Jordan WathenIs Your Junk Bond Fund at Risk of Blowing Up?Here's how to stress-test your junk bond fund, as we take lessons from Third Avenue's well-publicized junk-bond blowup.
Dec 26, 2015 by Jordan WathenWarren Buffett's Billion-Dollar SupermanThe Oracle of Omaha owes much of his success to the Oracle from India.
Dec 23, 2015 by Jordan WathenHow Buffett Turned Around A $23.5 Billion Insurance BetBerkshire's most boring businesses are more interesting than they seem.
Dec 18, 2015 by Jordan WathenWhy MBIA Inc. Rocketed TodayThe bond insurer's shares are leaping on news of a tentative bond agreement to restructure one of its largest Puerto Rican exposures.
Dec 15, 2015 by Jordan WathenWhy RAIT Financial Trust Real Estate Trust Jumped TodayInsider buying has sent shares of this high-yield REIT flying high today.
Dec 14, 2015 by Jordan WathenWhy Apollo Investment Corporation Plunged TodayHere's why shares of this middle-market investor are dropping today.
Dec 13, 2015 by Jordan WathenA Bit of History From American Express' Balance SheetA relic of days gone by, traveler's cheques still appear on the AmEx balance sheet. The decline of the traveler's cheque hides the growth of one of its fastest-growing products.
Dec 13, 2015 by Jordan Wathen3 Charts That Show Why Warren Buffett Loves GeicoHere's why the Gecko may be Warren Buffett's best buddy in business.
Dec 13, 2015 by Jordan Wathen1 Way American Express Is Preparing for Life After CostcoThe card company is loading up its banks to cut its expenses.
Dec 11, 2015 by Jordan WathenBuffett's Real Estate Brokerage Is on Track for a Record YearHelped by a boon in real estate sales, Buffett's real estate empire should post profits higher than the pre-financial-crisis peak.
Dec 11, 2015 by Jordan WathenWhat's In Your Portfolio?A business-development company is only as good as its portfolio. Here's a look at Medley's portfolio.
Dec 11, 2015 by Jordan WathenWhy United Development Funding IV Plunged TodayA short-seller finds a number of issues with United Development Funding's financial filings and business model.
Dec 10, 2015 by Jordan WathenWhy BofI Holding Stock Jumped TodayShares of the online bank popped as an insider makes another open-market stock buy.
Dec 9, 2015 by Jordan Wathen3 Hot Stocks from a Top Hedge Fund PortfolioHere's what one of the world's largest hedge fund managers has been buying for its investors.
Dec 8, 2015 by Jordan WathenWhy RAIT Financial Trust Real Estate Trust Stock Is Plummeting TodayThe real estate investment trust is taking a dive after a 50% cut in its fourth-quarter dividend.