Personal Finance News - February 15

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February 15

NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER

Ask Matt: 1st day of month has been a winner for stocks For whatever reason, the first day of the month has been good for investors. 30-year mortgage rate steady at 3.53% Adjustable-rate mortgages were the only rates to rise this week. Investing: ETF stands for extra tax frustrations The government taxes ETF gains at different rates, depending on type, what they invest in. ADVERTISEMENT

MORE HEADLINES columnist Ask Matt: What is a "whisper number"? Whisper numbers are unofficial estimates of what investors think a company will earn. Personal Finance Romance scams bloom around Valentine's Day Instances of romance scams are the most prevalent at the beginning of a new year. Personal Finance Property losses may mean valuable tax breaks Consider tax deductions for disaster damage to your homes, cars or other property. Personal Finance Memory loss can put retirement savings at risk Baby Boomers need to plan for financial care before they can't make smart decisions. columnist Ask Matt: Amazon profit drops, stock rises. Why? Stocks, in the short-term, can do things that seem perplexing. Personal Finance Money Quick Tips: Can you trust online reviews? Be aware of certain red flags that might tip you off a review is fake. columnist Ask Matt: Gun stocks jump, but is it short term? Shares of gun stocks continue to move higher this year, extending their rallies in 2012.   See More on USATODAY.com

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