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Not on Obamacare? 3 Shocking Charts Show Why a Repeal Could Soon Affect You, Too
A report came out recently with major implications for the future of the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. The conclusion: Even if you get health insurance from your employer....
Why 1 of These 5 U.S. Manufacturing Stocks Lost Big in October
There's a lot of talk about how U.S. manufacturing is dead, but apparently someone didn't tell Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK). Shares of the specialty-truck maker soared almost 11% during the....
So, This Is What the End of Obamacare Looks Like
For better or worse, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been the law of the land since it was signed into law in March 2010 and officially was enacted in the individual insurance markets in 2014.In....
Better Buy: Exelixis, Inc. vs. Novartis AG
Novartis (NYSE: NVS) stands out as one of the biggest pharma companies with a broad array of products, including several of the most powerful cancer drugs on the market. Exelixis (NASDAQ: EXEL)....
5 Irresistible Reasons to Buy Celgene Stock Right Now (Hint: 1 Is that It's Dirt Cheap)
If you're looking for a smart stock to buy right now, look no further than Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG). The big biotech has hit a rough patch lately, with a major clinical setback, missing....
Get Paid While You Wait: 3 Top Dividend Stocks in Oil
Oil stocks have long been an interesting place to look for dividend income, and the energy industry got even more interesting after oil prices took a nose dive in mid-2014. With oil still down....
Singles Vs. Married Couples: Who's Better Off Financially?
Whether you're single by choice or circumstance, it's a lifestyle that certainly holds much appeal. After all, when you're single, you only have to answer to yourself, and you have the opportunity....
What's Wrong With General Electric Company's Core Business?
Power is General Electric Company's (NYSE: GE) core strength, and its gas turbines are usually seen as its single most important product. As such, it's concerning that the power segment is the....
2 Residential Solar Giants Take Diverging Paths
Sunrun Inc (NASDAQ: RUN) and Vivint Solar Inc. (NYSE: VSLR) seem to be heading in opposite directions in the residential solar market. Sunrun is doubling down on the lease/power purchase agreement....
When 1 Macy's Store Isn't Enough
Sales have been on the decline at Macy's (NYSE: M) for nearly three years. As a result of this disappointing trend, the company has been closing stores at a steady pace. Between late 2015 and....
Getting Divorced? Time to Rethink Your Budget
Getting divorced can wreak havoc on not just your emotions but your finances as well. Once you go from a dual-income household to a single-income existence, you'll need to rethink certain aspects....
3 Stocks the Smartest Investors Are Buying Right Now
We're in the midst of one of the longest bull market runs in U.S. history. That means a lot of investors have been picking stocks for close to a decade, and chances are they have generated a....
What if You Started Investing $100 a Month in Stocks at the Tech Bubble Peak?
People who are worried about investing at a time when the stock market is making new highs should consider this: Regularly investing a small amount of money -- even if you start at the worst times....
3 Top Biotech Stocks for 2018
Biotech stocks have been outstanding growth vehicles over the past six-plus years. The industry is still in "hypergrowth" mode because of a number of favorable tailwinds, such as an aging global....
The Most Important Social Security Chart You'll Ever See
You may have heard that Social Security is broke, bankrupt, or something to that effect. While this is a bit of an exaggeration, the reality is that Social Security isn't in the best financial....
Your Guide to 2018 Tax Changes
Every year the IRS announces updates to the following year's tax brackets, deductions, and other important numbers. Given that the GOP is working to pass tax reform as soon as possible, these....
Tesla May Give Up SolarCity’s #1 in Spot in U.S. Residential Solar
When Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) spent $2.6 billion on SolarCity in the fall of 2016 it was sold as a marriage of two energy companies that were designed for the future. Under Tesla, EVs and solar panels....
The Average American Has This Many Credit Cards
There are many benefits to using credit cards that make them an appealing alternative to cash. Not only do credit cards offer built-in protection on your purchases, but most offer rewards that....
The 3 Top Reasons Why Retirees Run Out of Money (and How to Protect Yourself)
Running out of money in the middle of retirement is a nightmare scenario. While Social Security benefits and Medicaid can help, they won't provide enough income for a comfortable living situation.....
7 Weird Social Security Facts You Never Knew About
Though debatable, Social Security is widely believed to be America's most important social program. More than 42 million retired workers receive a stipend from the program each and every month,....
Raytheon Wins Another European Patriot Missile Customer
Add Sweden to the growing list of customers for Raytheon's (NYSE: RTN) Patriot air defense missile system, a fresh shot in the arm for the defense contractor as it searches globally for new....
NVIDIA Corp. Tries to Cash In on "Star Wars" Hype
Graphics specialist NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), which dominates the market for graphics processors used in personal computers used for gaming, recently announced a product called the NVIDIA Titan Xp....
Fitbit's Real Reason to Partner With Adidas
Fitness tracker company Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) announced a partnership with adidas (NASDAQOTH: ADDYY) as part of its Ionic smartwatch launch in September, promising a device and training programs next....
3 Easy Ways to Start Saving More Money Now
Sticking to your financial goals is hard -- really hard. It's so hard, in fact, that 27% of adults in the U.S. stick to their New Year's dieting resolutions longer than they stick to their....
How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Falling Behind at Work
Like it or not, the holiday season will soon be upon us, and once it is, we'll no doubt see a massive workplace exodus of sorts. Thanksgiving and the December holidays are among the most popular....