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No Raise in 2017? Here's How to Change That for 2018
If you're not getting a raise this year, you're in good company. More than half of U.S. employees saw no pay increase over the past 12 months, according to data from Bankrate -- but that doesn't....
The Average 55-Plus Worker Doesn't Have Enough Retirement Savings to Live On -- Do You?
By the time you reach age 55, you likely have 15 years or less to go before you retire. That's why it's so troubling that the Federal Reserve's 2016 Survey of Consumer Finances found that workers....
4 Ways to Get Your Resume Ready for 2018
If you plan on looking for a job in the new year, it's time to start getting your materials ready. That includes getting your resume ready, which means more than simply finding the file on your....
The Most Important Social Security Chart You'll Ever See
More than 40% of pre-retirees and 25% of millennials plan for Social Security to provide the bulk of their retirement income, according to a 2017 Gallup poll. If you're one of the millions....
3 Growth Stocks Worth Owning for the Next 50 Years
We Fools agree with Warren Buffett that the ideal holding period is "forever." However, finding a truly great business that can stand up to the test of time is no small tall task. Which companies....
The Maximum 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2018
There's good news on the horizon for the 80% of workers who expect their 401(k) accounts to serve as their most important source of retirement income. Contribution limits for 401(k) accounts are....
Universal Display Seals the Deal With China's BOE Technologies
Shares of Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ: OLED) jumped as much as 10.4% early Friday, then settled to close up 3.2% after the OLED technologist announced new long-term OLED agreements with....
Why Duluth Holdings' Quarter Was Better Than It Appeared
Duluth Holdings (NASDAQ: DLTH) third-quarter earnings report was -- on the surface -- a mixed bag, featuring eye-popping retail sales growth along with bottom-line earnings that came in below....
Why Macy's, J.C. Penney, and Kohl's Surged in November
Shares of Macy's (NYSE: M), J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP), and Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) jumped 26.9%, 18.2%, and 14.9% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.The....
2 Top Social Media Stocks to Consider Buying Now -- and 1 to Avoid
Using social media apps is nearly unavoidable these days, and with the prevalence of these companies growing, some investors are left trying to figure out which ones will make good, long-term....
Tech Stocks This Week: Prime Video on Apple TV, Tesla's AI Chip, and More
In this week's review of tech stocks, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) cozy up, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) confirms it's developing artificial intelligence (AI) hardware chips, and....
Will 2018 Be Home Depot Inc's Best Year Yet?
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is poised to cross $100 billion in annual sales for the first time right before the business enters 2018. That's an impressive achievement when you consider that the sales....
This Oil Stock Got Pummeled This Week, but Here's Why You Might Want to Consider Buying It
Shares of DJ Basin-focused driller Bill Barrett Corporation (NYSE: BBG) got pummeled this week, plunging more than 19% after the company announced a merger agreement and a stock sale. However,....
Why First Solar's Shrinking Profit Margins Could Rebound
First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) has become shockingly less profitable over the past eight years.Despite its status as the current leader in utility-scale solar installation in the U.S., First Solar's....
5 Signs It's Time to Downsize Your Home
Owning a home has long been the American Dream, but these days, far too many people are pushing themselves too hard to attain it. It's estimated that 39 million Americans can't actually afford....
Apple Might Acquire Popular Music Recognition Service Shazam
As Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) continues to ramp up its competition with Spotify, the company is now reportedly considering acquiring Shazam, the popular music recognition service that allows people to....
Is an Annual Credit Card Fee Worth It?
If you're in the market for a credit card, you may have a number of offers to consider, some of which come with annual fees and some of which don't. At first glance, the idea of paying an annual....
Start Investing for Retirement Right Now by Following These 5 Steps
Just 54% of Americans in the civilian workforce were participating in a retirement plan of any type as of March 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.With close to half the civilian....
How to Create a Budget
If you've never followed a budget before, you're not alone. Most Americans don't have a personal budget in place despite the fact that it's one of the easiest ways to track your spending and help....
Elon Musk Confirms Tesla Developing Custom AI Chip for Autonomous Driving
Just in case it wasn't abundantly clear yet, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company is indeed hard at work developing a custom processor dedicated to artificial....
4 Tax Breaks You Won't Want to Miss
When tax time rolls around, you've got to grab every break you can. Missing out on tax breaks means that you're overpaying the IRS, which is not something that even the IRS itself recommends.....
Are Intel's Growth Days Over?
Between 2012 and 2015, chip giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) was growth challenged. After achieving record revenue and earnings per share in 2011, the company saw its sales dip in 2012 and then drop....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks finished the week on a positive note Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) in positive territory throughout the session and....
Why Party City Holdco Inc Stock Slipped Today
Shares of Party City Holdco Inc (NYSE: PRTY) were putting on a frowny face today after the celebration-themed retailer announced a secondary offering. As a result, the stock finished Friday down....
Why Chicago Bridge & Iron, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, and Sage Therapeutics Jumped Today
The stock market finished the week on a solid note on Friday, with advances for major benchmarks sending the S&P 500 toward record levels. Market participants focused much of their attention....