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5 Well-Known Companies Working on Crazy Side Projects
This businessman is not thinking outside the box -- yet. Image source: Getty Images.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. The same goes for large businesses -- putting all of your company's....
First Solar Is Already Profiting From the Solar Tariff Debate
The threat of tariffs on solar imports as a result of the Suniva/SolarWorld trade case may already be benefiting First Solar's (NASDAQ: FSLR) domestic business. Not only are solar module prices....
Can Harley-Davidson and Indian Succeed in Reviving the Motorcycle Industry?
The motorcycle industry is in a slump. After steadily climbing back from the collapse of the financial marketsin 2008, motorcycle sales fell last year. This year, they aren't doing much....
The 6 Most Common Reasons for Claiming Social Security Early
According to the Social Security Administration's latest update in August, more than 61 million people were receiving a Social Security check each month -- and 68.4% of these folks were retired....
Like Dividends? I Bet You'll Love These 2 Stocks
High dividends combined with long-term growth can make you rich over time, and the real estate sector is an excellent place to find this millionaire-making combination. Real estate investment....
Why Deere & Company is Paying $305 Million For the Privilege of Trimming Your Lettuce
If any company should be at the forefront of 21st-century agriculture, it's machinery giant Deere & Company (NYSE: DE). Staying true to its roots as a manufacturer of farm equipment, last....
Google Releases a Multitude of Devices to Counter Amazon, Apple, and... GoPro?
Going into Wednesday's event, Google, a division of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), had teased that a new upgraded phone might be in the offing. Billboards advertising the event....
Domino's Pizza Earnings: What to Watch
Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) shares recently cracked $200 apiece as we approach the company's fiscal third-quarter earnings report set for the morning of Thursday, Oct. 12. The stock has gained over....
Here's How Much the Average 40-Something American Has Saved for Retirement
By the time you reach your 40s, there's a good chance you'll have had about 20 years of working experience under your belt. And that means you should, ideally, be in a decent place as far as your....
The Bullish Case for FedEx Corporation Stock
We've already considered the bearish case for FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX). The glass-half-empty viewpoint focuses on the margin pressures that the ground operations of both FedEx and....
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....
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 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....
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....