You've got Bitcoin now flirting with that $66,000 level. Like you said, that is a line in the sand. And I'm speaking to analysts who say that if it doesn't hold, 60 to 65K is next.You've got options traders on Darabit already positioning for that. There's even open interest down at 20K. And I've been speaking to a mix of traders and analysts who are watching these moves.And they say that there are three big reasons why Bitcoin is still in sell-off mode. Well, semis and the triple Q were bouncing back at lea ...

President Trump's global trade war and the frontloading of products ahead of the tariffs help drive ports like the Port of Long Beach with stronger container volumes in 2025. Noel Hagaba, he's the CEO of the Port of Long Beach. He joins me now to discuss this record-breaking year.Thanks for joining me, Noel. >> My pleasure, Laurian. Always great to join you.As I said, you know, we're seeing a record numbers here when it comes to the Port of Long Beach. And I want to kind of get granular with you. Over the l ...

How much life insurance coverage do you need. Figure out how much money it would take your partner, your dependent to live in their current lifestyle if you pass away. Add up mortgage, child care, education expenses, and include at least 6 months of expenses for an emergency fund for the total amount of coverage you'll need.For CNBC, I'm Sharon Eper. >> Sign up for the Money101 newsletter. Go to cnbc.com/money101. ...

A Roths IRA isn't only for retirement savings. It can be a great place to just stash cash. Since you can withdraw your after tax contributions at any time, any age once you hit 59 and a half and have funded the account for at least 5 years, you can withdraw earnings tax-free, too.No penalty. For CNBC, I'm Sharon Eper. >> Sign up for the Money101 newsletter.Go to cnbc. com/money101. ...

To make the process of buying your first home a little easier, get preapproved for a mortgage before you start shopping around so you know how much you can spend. And once you put an offer on a home, get it inspected by a professional home inspector so you know what needs to be fixed and can figure out the cost of those repairs. For CNBC, I'm Sharon Eper.>> Sign up for the Money101 newsletter. Go to cnbc. com/money101. ...

Build your emergency savings by treating it like a bill you have to pay every month. Automatically deposit a certain amount of money into a high yield savings account each pay period. Keep the funds in a bank or a credit union that's not tied to your checking account so you're less likely to dip into it for non-emergencies.For CNBC, I'm Sharon Eper. >> Sign up for the Money101 newsletter. Go to cnbc.com/money101. ...

Can you afford to buy a home. Consider your debt to income ratio with the 2836 rule. Housing expenses shouldn't be more than 28% of your gross income.Total debt, no more than 36%. That doesn't mean you can't get approved for a mortgage if your ratio is higher. Just proceed with caution.For CNBC, I'm Sharon Eper. >> Sign up for the Money101 newsletter. Go to cnbc.com/money101. ...

Trying to spend less and save more. First, plan your spending by making a list before you buy. Wait a day or two to find the best deals and decide if you really need or just want that item.After a few days, you may realize the item wasn't that essential. Instead of spending that money, put it into savings. For CNBC, I'm Sharon Eper.>> Sign up for the Money101 newsletter. Go to cnbc. com/money101. ...

lost your job and your employer sponsored health insurance. You can sign up for a COBRA plan to extend your benefits, but you'll often have to pay the full premium and an administrative fee. You might get a better deal if you enroll in a plan through the public health insurance marketplace.Get coverage now. For CNBC, I'm Sharon Eper. >> Sign up for the Money101 newsletter.Go to cnbc. com/money101. ...

It's essential to have a will to let your loved ones know your final wishes. You also want to make sure they know where to find important financial information. Make a list of your bank, retirement, and investment accounts and passwords to access them.Don't forget to include your social security number on this list, too. For CNBC, I'm Sharon Eper. >> Sign up for the Money101 newsletter.Go to cnbc. com/money101. ...