Charlie Wells

London

Editor and Reporter at Bloomberg News

Editor and Reporter at Bloomberg Wealth

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Articles

Israel-Iran Conflict: How to Manage Your Finances During Global Uncertainty

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Charlie Wells

Escalating fighting in the Middle East has introduced another element of uncertainty for the global economy, leaving investors large and small on edge. US stocks, bonds and the dollar have held steady over the past week. But ahead of what could be a more protracted conflict, I asked my colleague Suzanne Woolley for advice on how investors should be preparing themselves, at least financially.
Can I Turn Down a Wedding Invite? Money-Saving Tips for Wedding Guests

3 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Charlie Wells

It’s the definition of a good problem: You’ve been invited to too many weddings this year. While the upsides may include a surfeit of champagne, out-of-town trips and reunions with friends, the downside risks to your finances are no joke, particularly with the economy looking shaky. For solutions as we hit wedding season’s stride, I turned to three financial advisers and a wedding expert to get their best tips on how to manage the expensive obligation of being a wedding guest in 2025.
Why We Overspend Our Summer Budgets and How to Avoid it

4 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Charlie Wells

Consumers are heading into the summer in uneasy economic times. This is the time of year to be relaxing seaside with friends, family and refreshments. But the threats of a recession and higher prices from tariffs have many looking to cut back and save money.
How to Move to Europe: Financial and Immigration Steps to Take Before Moving

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Charlie Wells

Last Friday I rolled off a high-speed train from London to Paris and straight into the living room of a friend doing what a lot of Americans are dreaming of right now: moving to Europe. My friend has been “auditioning” cities across the continent, staying in Airbnbs for weeks at a time to see what he thinks. After enough trial and error, he’ll make a call on where he wants to be long term. The experience made this story about Americans exploring a move overseas ring even truer.
How to Invest in Current Markets: Tips for Taking Advantage of a 'Relief Rally'

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Charlie Wells

The stock market’s quick recovery from last month’s tariff-induced nosedive has many searching for lessons in how they might navigate the months ahead. If you felt at all uneasy about your investments during the April dip, now may be a good time to course correct with the S&P 500 roughly flat on the year.
It's College Decision Day. Here's a Glimpse at Who Pays What for College

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Charlie Wells

Today is college decision day — a the pivotal moment across the US when many high school seniors must let the colleges they were accepted at know if they will be attending. It would be an understatement to say higher education has changed since many of our readers were living in dorms. Costs are up, financial aid is different now, and many students are rethinking the value of a degree altogether.
Should I Buy Gold? Financial Advisers Say You Need a Plan Before Investing

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Charlie Wells

Gold’s returns are getting hard to ignore. The precious metal has been hitting record after record, with investors looking to safe-haven assets in the face of uncertain US economic policy. This week it topped $3,500 an ounce — a more than 40% jump from a year ago — on concerns President Donald Trump’s possible firing of Fed Chair Jerome Powell could trigger a flight from US stocks, bonds and the dollar.
How to Stay Ahead at Work as Tariffs Rattle Job Market: Wealth

2 months ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Charlie Wells

Show up. Show your value. Do more. Don’t complain. And do everything you can to keep your job. That’s the advice I got after calling financial and career experts this week to ask what people should do if they’re worried about the shaky labor market. There’s a lot of workplace anxiety out there right now, with fears of a tariff-induced recession, hiring freezes and layoffs mounting.
How to Stay Ahead at Work as Tariffs Rattle Job Market: Wealth

2 months ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Charlie Wells

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How to Keep Your Job: Career Coaches Push Staff to Show Value

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Charlie Wells

Show up. Show your value. Do more. Don’t complain. And do everything you can to keep your job. That’s the advice I got after calling financial and career experts this week to ask what people should do if they’re worried about the shaky labor market. There’s a lot of workplace anxiety out there right now, with fears of a tariff-induced recession, hiring freezes and layoffs mounting.