Precious metals such as silver have long been an alternative to traditional investments such as stocks and bonds. When times get tough or the economy faces severe inflation, some investors turn to silver to hedge…

A pair of historic wholesale meat and fish markets in London will permanently close in the coming years. The Smithfield Market and Billingsgate Market will remain open for meat and fish sales, respectively, until “at least 2028” but will ultimately close their doors, the City of London Corporation said.The closure…

The  Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a fresh record high Wednesday, making a run for tis 47th record close, before pulling back early afternoon.  The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were slightly lower but have advanced over 19% and 26% this year, respectively. Among the Dow 30, Walgreens, Disney and Merck…

Credit Sesame explores how rising debt levels and stricter lending standards intensify the consequences of late payments for consumers. It’s never a good thing to be late on a debt payment. These days, though, the consequences of late payments are becoming increasingly severe for individual borrowers and all consumers. Late…

Key Takeaways Having an EIN can be helpful when applying for business loans, opening business bank accounts and for other business tasks. Obtaining an EIN is free of charge and can be done online, by mail, fax or via telephone. If an EIN is lost or misplaced, it is not…