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Sirius XM Goes to College and Doesn't Flunk Out
Satellite radio is now a lot cheaper for college students, as long as it doesn't go through their car receivers. Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) introduced the Student Premier package two weeks....
3 Top Stocks to Buy in September
Welcome to a new month. Kids are back in school. Football has cranked back up. Fall will soon be in the air. It's a great time to... buy stocks. You might be thinking, "But what about the trade....
3 Simple Tricks for Saving More Money
The data is clear: Almost every American needs to save more money.Average retirement savings are too low, around 4-in-10 Americans can't cover a $400 emergency, and average credit card debt tops....
The Verdict's Out! Money Buys (Some) Happiness
"Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. There is nothing in its nature to produce happiness. The more a man has, the more he wants." -- Benjamin Franklin It's common to hear that money....
Lockheed Will Keep F-16 Flying With $8 Billion Sale to Taiwan
For the umpteenth year in a row, Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) F-16 remains the world's most popular fighter jet.The manufacturer of everything from F-35 stealth fighters to Blackhawk helicopters....
7 Habits of Bad Managers -- and How to Put an End to Them
Are you a good manager? You might think you are, but your employees might feel differently, and if they're too scared to speak up, you could end up in a cycle where you're ineffective and they're....
3 Top Energy Stocks to Buy Now
A lot of people are energy investors in that they own a few shares of a big oil company like ExxonMobil -- either outright or through an index fund. But there's a whole world of energy....
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks posted solid gains last week, as both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by almost 3 full percentage points. Entering the ninth month of the year, the S&P is up....
3 Reasons to File for Social Security on Time
You don't get a say in how much you pay into Social Security during your working years, but you do have some say in how much you get out of it. The age you begin taking Social Security affects....
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy on Sale
There aren't too many more attractive combinations for income-seeking investors than a high-dividend yield and a bargain price. The bad news is that not many great stocks fit those criteria. The....
Why You Need to Consider Your Spouse When Planning 401(k) Contributions
Most financial experts advise you to replace at least 70% of pre-retirement income if you want a comfortable retirement -- and this is a conservative recommendation because many seniors end up....
Better Buy: Gilead Sciences vs. Biogen
Plodding and plunging. That's maybe the best way to summarize 2019 so far for Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) and Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB), respectively.Gilead Sciences continues to plod along with....
Disney Gives Amazon the Cold Shoulder
The debut of Disney+ is just a couple of months away, and word is the streaming service will launch with a catalog less than a fifth the size of Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX). It also will carry a....
4 Reasons to Relocate in Retirement
Many seniors wind up retiring in the same place they lived during their working years. And if the city or town you lived in throughout your career is filled with amenities, family members, and....
The 3 Best Ages to Claim Social Security Benefits
Whether you're already retired or plan to retire at some point in the future, the data doesn't lie: Social Security has a good chance of helping you to make ends meet.According to data from the....
Debt-To-Income Ratio: What It Is and Why It Matters
Owing a lot of money can affect your ability to pay the bills, live on a comfortable budget, and accomplish other financial goals. It can also make it hard to get approved for additional loans if....
3 Easy Ways to Get More Money From Social Security
Whether you kick off your golden years with a modest amount of savings or no savings at all, you'll want to get the most money possible out of Social Security. These simple steps will help you....
Ollie's Sees Earnings, Same-Store Sales Fall
After Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: OLLI) reported its 2019 second-quarter earnings recently, shares took a 27% tumble the next day. Investors seemed surprised and displeased that....
The Worst Mistake Pattern Energy Investors Can Make Right Now
After a few challenging years, shares of renewable energy company Pattern Energy (NASDAQ: PEGI) have bounced back big-time in 2019. The company's stock is up 42% so far this year, including a....
Like Dividends? I Bet You'll Love These 2 Stocks
Dividend investors generally fall into one of two camps: dividend growth or high yield. This pair of dividend stocks offers up one of each type from companies with decades of annual dividend....
5 Expenses That Can Eat Into Your Retirement Savings
Saving enough money for retirement is challenging, even if you have a clearly defined plan. What's disturbing is that most people don't even have that much going for them. This causes many to....
Is Honeywell a Buy?
Honeywell International (NYSE: HON) has weathered a period of transition that included a CEO change, pressure from activists, and a series of spinoffs, and has emerged as a more focused business....
Cisco Sets Itself Up for Success
Many investors have jumped ship on Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) recently, partly over concerns about macroeconomic uncertainty fueled by the trade war with China. This stock is down about 20% from its....
Is Baker Hughes a Buy?
Shares of Baker Hughes, a GE Company (NYSE: BHGE) seem to be on a never-ending slide. They're down 35% in the past year and almost 70% over the last half-decade. That's due in large part to the....
Hudson's Bay Is Paying Le Tote to Take Lord & Taylor
Earlier this year, Hudson's Bay (OTC: HBAYF) announced that it was considering strategic alternatives for its long-suffering Lord & Taylor brand. Even the best-run U.S. department stores have....