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A new year is here, and with it, a new decade. That means it's high season for making resolutions and charting ways to make improvements, achieve new things, and move toward a better future

Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) just completed its initial public offering in September, and it already commands a market capitalization of over $8 billion. Investors are clearly putting a lot of

2019 might be remembered as the year that marked the return of retail stocks. After many investors abandoned the sector in favor of e-commerce specialists, companies like Target (NYSE: TGT) and

No matter how much money you earn, your goal is probably to pay as little tax on your income as possible. And a good way to lower your tax burden is to max out your IRA.

If you contribute to a

To say that 2019 was a letdown for marijuana stock investors would be a massive understatement. Last year was supposed to be when cannabis stocks put the pieces of the puzzle together and became

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) blend the diversification of a mutual fund with the liquidity of a stock. Unlike mutual funds, which have a set closing price each day, ETFs are actively traded like

The January 2 U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani folded a new twist into what already figured to be a complicated year for aerospace and defense stocks. Defense contractors

Last year was a good one for most restaurant stocks. A strong economy lifted demand across the value spectrum from fast food to casual dining. And consumers' enthusiasm around new menu offerings and

2019 was a strong year for the stock market, and investors are hopeful that they'll see further gains in 2020. Mutual funds can be a simple way to build a diversified portfolio even with limited

Cannabis investors who are looking for the sector to rally in 2020 could be in for a big disappointment. In 2019, the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF fell by 39%, and there were cannabis stocks

Social Security plays a vital role in keeping millions of seniors afloat financially. If you want to make the most of the benefits you're entitled to, then it's crucial that you avoid these major

Last year was an incredibly strong one for the stock market and the U.S. economy. Stock indexes ended the year with gains that quadrupled their historic annual averages, while the U.S. unemployment

Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN) is now the No. 1 residential solar installer in the U.S., growing its customer base by 24% year over year to 271,000 homeowners through the third quarter of 2019. Growth has

Congratulations! Setting aside five Benjamins for your future is no easy task. Whether you want to invest for retirement, future college expenses, or financial independence, you've taken the first

Medical device stocks were sizzling hot in 2019. The iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF soared 32%, easily beating the S&P 500's performance. This medical device exchange-traded fund (ETF) also

The genetic testing industry has been synonymous with growth in recent years. Advances in high-volume DNA sequencing, data interpretation, health insurance coverage, and pharmaceutical company

In what was supposed to be a prove-it year for marijuana stocks, 2019 turned out to be a complete dud. Although the scenario looked right for cannabis stocks to thrive, including the launch of

Boeing (NYSE: BA) found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons in 2019. Boeing 737 MAX jets were grounded the same day Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, crashed

Radio speaker Earl Nightingale said, "All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination." Nightingale wasn't talking about retirement planning, but he may as

Healthcare is a major expense for Americans of all ages, and medical issues are the No. 1 source of personal bankruptcy filings in the country. If you're concerned about paying for healthcare, then

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) CEO Warren Buffett is one of the most-followed and successful investors on the planet. Even though the "Oracle of Omaha" only managed to keep pace with

Dutch payments company Adyen (OTC: ADYYF) is rolling out an entirely new functionality – it now issues debit and credit cards. Based on advanced Application Programming Interface (API), such cards

Shares of American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) lost 10.7% in 2019, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, a year in which the overall market and airline stocks on average gained

Shares of Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) exploded last year as the used-car dealer continued to post blowout revenue growth aided by its unique vending-machine model that has won over customers. The stock

The first Monday of 2020 wasn't a particularly memorable one for either the market or a plurality of its top stocks. Both rose by fairly modest percentage figures.

Several companies, however, came