Tuesday,
November 14, 2023

Market recap

Dow Jones

34,337.87

+54.77 (+0.16%)

S&P 500

4,411.55

-3.69 (-0.08%)

Nasdaq

13,767.74

-30.36 (-0.22%)

Tyson Foods

$45.62

-$1.33 (-2.83%)

NVIDIA

$486.20

+$2.85 (+0.59%)

Monday.com

$154.83

+$14.71 (+10.50%)

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Top Story

These destinations are winning as Americans leave the coasts behind

Here are some hints: warmer weather, lower tax rates, and lower home prices… at least for now.

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US stocks were mixed on Monday ahead of key inflation data this week

•   Moody’s lowered its U.S. credit rating outlook to negative from stable, citing the impact of higher interest rates, as well as the threat of a government shutdown.

•   Dubai-based airline Emirates announced a $52 billion order of 95 Boeing jets, sending Boeing’s shares 4% higher.

•   Shares of Tyson Foods fell 2.8% after missing revenue estimates.

•   Monday.com shares jumped 10.5% after the cloud-based platform operator beat expectations.

•   U.S. consumer inflation expectations for the year ahead slipped to 3.6% in October.

What to be on the lookout for today

•   October inflation: In September, core CPI fell to 4.1%, its lowest level since September 2021, while overall inflation remained unchanged at 3.7%.

•   Plus, earnings reports from Home Depot and Chinese music streamer Tencent Music.

Here’s a simple budgeting trick

If you’ve been tracking your spending, know where your money has been going, but are wondering where your budget is lacking, this one's for you.

Enter the 50/30/20 rule.

This budgeting guideline divides your take home pay into three categories with 50% going to your essential needs, 30% for discretionary spending, and 20% into savings.

Ready, set, budget

The needs category includes your necessities like housing, food, utilities, and health care, as well as payments on things such as student loans, car loans, and your credit card.

The wants category includes expenses like gym memberships, dining out, travel, and entertainment. It’s essentially the spending you could trim if you needed to free up some cash.

While the savings portion of this budget is the smallest, it’s still very important. Committing 20% of your income to things like your retirement account, emergency fund, or savings for a down payment for a home can make the difference in your financial security.

Keep in mind that this isn’t a hard rule, but rather a budgeting guideline. For instance, if you live in an expensive city, you might need a larger share of your income to cover your housing costs.

If you’re ready to amp up your money, a SoFi Checking and Savings account can help. We make it easy to open an online bank account and — if you sign up for direct deposit — you’ll earn a competitive APY on a qualifying account.


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Today’s top stories

This $37 billion discovery could power America’s future
A Wyoming coal mine could hold the key to America’s tech advances and green energy transition.
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The surprising threat to America’s whiskey distilleries
A trade dispute between the U.S. and E.U. could hit the whiskey industry hard next year.
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What new drivers should know about car insurance
The world of auto insurance can be confusing, especially for new drivers, who often face higher insurance premiums. Here is all you need to know.
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Other news that caught our eye

Financial planner tip of the day

“One survey found that Americans underestimate their spending on subscription services by a whopping 84%. Putting all your monthly subscriptions on one card can simplify the way you keep track of your spending.”

Brian Walsh, CFP® at SoFi

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