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The start of a new year is a great time to resolve to do better in all areas of life, from improving eating habits to exercising to being more available to family and friends. As such, it's not

For far too many Americans, their retirement plan is to not retire -- or at least to retire late in life. While some people hope to keep working because they enjoy their jobs or want to stay active

An increasing number of Americans are working past the traditional retirement age, either because they love what they do or because they can't afford to retire sooner. Continuing to work into your

Your 65th birthday is a big milestone to celebrate. If you're turning 65 in the upcoming year, here are a few key points to take note of.

Medicare coverage begins at age 65, and your initial window

If you've ever wondered how important Social Security is to the financial well-being of our country, here's a fact to take to heart: Each month, roughly 64 million people receive a benefit check. Of

If you're interested in the energy industry, you might be most interested in the giant oil companies, or maybe in green energy options like solar and wind. However, don't forget about oil's

Around the world, air travel is on the rise. The International Air Transport Association now estimates that the number of individuals globally travelling by air will almost double by 2035 – rising

It's once again time to buy Starbucks' (NASDAQ: SBUX) stock. So says a respected analyst team at J.P. Morgan, which upgraded the coffee giant's shares on Thursday from "neutral" to "overweight" and

No one should have expected GameStop's (NYSE: GME) third-quarter earnings report to contain any good news, as there are no catalysts for growth, and yet since mid-August the video game retailer's

The price of natural gas has tumbled 30% this year due to an overabundance of supply. That has weighed on energy stocks focused on this fossil fuel. The sector's slump has even affected businesses

While Kroger (NYSE: KR) missed analyst estimates when it reported fiscal third-quarter results earlier this month, there's still a lot to like about the company's overall trajectory. The

It's been a humbling year for Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX). The world's leading premium streaming service has suffered through back-to-back quarters of missing its own subscriber targets. The shares are

Back in September, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced a new benefit for its workers. The pilot program -- called Amazon Care -- is a healthcare service being offered to the company's employees and

salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) is a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) enterprise software, and it has built out a suite of solutions for marketing, analytics, and customer service. The

Five Below (NASDAQ: FIVE) operates a chain of 900 stores that sells a wide variety of items for less than $10, the vast majority of which cost $5 or less. The company appeals to numerous

Income investors know that there's only one thing better than dividends: dividend growth.

That's because, over the long term, fast-growing dividends will give you greater returns than slow-growing

Take-Two Interactive's (NASDAQ: TTWO) Grand Theft Auto V is, by many metrics, the most successful video game of all time. Some reports suggest that it's actually the single most profitable

Reality television shows challenge contestants to lose weight, get fit, survive in remote locations, and cohabitate with strangers. But where is the show that tasks people with a more practical

One of the biggest decisions you'll face when it comes to Social Security is the age you should begin claiming benefits.

The earliest you can start claiming is age 62, but you'll receive a reduction

Most people know when they want to retire: typically as soon as possible. But few people know when they can actually afford it. Retirement planning is tricky because you're always guessing at what

As investors, we love to ponder "what if" scenarios. We often think about how rich we'd be if we had bought that hot tech stock at its IPO or didn't sell a big winner too soon. However, some

Social Security benefits are a major source of income for most retirees. But if you get a government pension, there are some situations where your Social Security benefits could be reduced and your

Americans are often advised to work well into their 60s. Doing so gives them a prime opportunity to boost their retirement savings, all the while growing their Social Security benefits.

Seniors are

The home-improvement industry has become an important part of the retail sector, and Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) has played a vital role in its resurgence following the housing crisis more than a decade ago

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is up 19% year-to-date at $9.10, but the gain looks a little less sweet compared to the $10.50 achieved early in Q3. Things get even worse on the five and 10-year