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12 Frequently Asked Medicare Questions
Medicare provides health coverage for millions of older Americans, but many future and current beneficiaries don't understand many of the program's basic features. With that in mind, here are 12....
These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
We're only a few days away from the start of a new earnings season, and true to recent form, several companies have gotten a head start on dividend raises. In line with recent trends, a clutch of....
3 Growth Stocks I'd Buy Right Now
With the market hovering at historic highs, it might seem smarter to sell your high-growth stocks, lock in the gains, and buy some conservative income plays instead.However, it would be foolish to....
Would an 8-Core Intel Corp. Coffee Lake Chip Be Prohibitively Expensive?
On Oct. 5, Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) new desktop processors based on its Coffee Lake architecture went up for sale. These new chips are the first products to hit the market built using the company's....
You Have 7 Days Left to Consider This Winning Roth IRA Move
Converting money from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA helps many taxpayers lock in low tax rates at auspicious times and enjoy unlimited tax-free growth for decades into the future. Yet an....
These 4 Companies Want to Feed Your Addiction
Companies work hard to get you in the door, but the wooing doesn't stop once you hand over your money. Companies work really hard to get you to come back again and again. You could even say that....
4 Things Women Should Know About Social Security
Social Security provides vital income to millions of senior men and women. But if you're of the latter persuasion, it's especially crucial that you understand how to get the most out of this key....
Next Stop for Netflix Inc. Stock: $225?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is one of the best-performing stocks on the market this year, but that rally hasn't quieted the bulls who see room for more growth ahead. Instead, optimism is building as....
5 Things to Do With the Stock Market at a New All-Time High
Congratulations, long-term investors! If you've been hanging on to your investments over the past eight-plus years since the market bottomed out, you're probably sitting on some handsome returns.....
How to Complain About Your Boss -- to Your Boss
It's a situation no one wants to be in. You have a job that you generally like, with coworkers who are smart and supportive. You're even at peace with your compensation (though you'd of course....
3 High-Yield Bank Stocks
In this low-interest-rate environment, it can be difficult for retirees to find safe havens churning out more than 2% per year. In the spirit of finding some well-known names with....
Millennials Guide to Credit Cards: 3 Things to Know
From one millennial to another, I have an important message: Credit cards can be your friend or foe, but it all depends on how you treat them.Credit cards offer the ability to build a credit....
7 States With the Highest Income Tax
Image Source: Getty Images.Many Americans, especially those who haven't moved around much, are often surprised at the range of tax burdens there are across the United States. States with the....
3 Winning Companies You Didn't Know Were in the Internet of Things
Make no mistake, the Internet of Things is kind of a big deal. The Internet of Things is not really one industry, but rather the ability of devices and machines to communicate with each other over....
Intel Corp.'s 2018 Processor Plans Revealed
On Oct. 5, microprocessor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) released the first processors based on its new Coffee Lake architecture. These chips, targeted at the desktop personal computer market, feature....
The 3 Major Credit Bureaus and How They Work
The three top credit bureaus have a major influence over nearly every consumer, yet many people aren't really aware of who these companies are and what they do. Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion....
3 Signs You Might Run Out of Money During Retirement
Over half of working Americans are not in great shape when it comes to saving enough to last through retirement, according to a recent study by Fidelity.Fifty-five percent of those surveyed are in....
How Much Will My Social Security Be Reduced If I Claim Early?
Americans who qualify can claim their Social Security retirement benefit as early as age 62, but it's important to know the financial implications of doing so. Claiming Social Security early will....
Better Buy: PayPal Holdings, Inc. vs. American Express
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) and American Express (NYSE: AXP) both make money by processing payments, but the two companies have very different business models. PayPal's platform facilitates online....
3 Ways to Invest in Esports
The idea of sitting and watching others play video games for hours may not sound appealing to some, but you may be surprised to find that this is a growing trend and it's also big business. Those....
These 4 Choices Can Mess Up Your Financial Future
Why are some people always strapped for cash while others have money in the bank and are maxing out their retirement investments? It's not just about how much money they earn; it's also about the....
1 Chart That Should Scare Cable Companies
It's no secret that cord-cutting is a thorn in the side of the cable industry. As more media companies launch stand-alone streaming video-on-demand services, the convenience of streaming is....
Why Is Apple Inc. Reporting Its Fourth-Quarter Results So Late?
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) recently announced that it plans to report its financial results for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year 2017 on Nov. 2. This, as some have pointed out, is late compared to....
Better Buy: McDonald's vs. Restaurant Brands International
In today's restaurant stock matchup, I've got Restaurant Brands International (NYSE: QSR) facing off against McDonald's (NYSE: MCD).Restaurant Brands International -- which owns the Tim Hortons,....
How to Fix a Mistake on Your Credit Report
You've probably heard that it's a good idea to check your credit report regularly for errors or signs of fraud. If your report contains late payments that you're sure you made on time, unwarranted....