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5 Ridiculously Silly Investing Mistakes No One Needs to Make
Many people think investing is hard, but it doesn't have to be. If you can avoid the needless mistakes that so many investors make, then you'll find yourself far ahead of the crowd. The following....
2 Stocks I'd Never Buy, and 1 I'll Consider
When I started my career as a financial advisor some 30-plus years ago, I was taught the business from a fundamental perspective. In other words, companies with a strong balance sheet, growing top....
Retired Too Early? Here's What to Do
Many working Americans dream of early retirement and the leisurely lifestyle that tends to go along with it. But pulling the trigger on retirement prematurely can have serious consequences that....
Why Comcast Is the Best Buy in the Cable Industry
Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) shares dropped earlier this month after a top executive said the company expected significant subscriber losses when it reports its third-quarter numbers.Matthew Strauss,....
Better Dividend Stock: Target vs. Tanger Factory Outlets
Income investors love dividend aristocrats, those elite companies that have hiked their dividends annually for over 25 years. But with the market near all-time highs, many dividend aristocrats are....
Americans Are Doing a Better Job of Saving, but Most Are Still Falling Short
Last year, we got some pretty bad news on the savings front: The number of Americans with less than $1,000 in the bank had climbed all the way up to 69%. Worse yet, 34% of U.S. adults admitted to....
Why Ventas Could Be a Gold Mine for Income Investors
Healthcare real estate investment trust Ventas (NYSE: VTR) is a great income stock, with a steadily growing dividend that currently yields 4.5%. However, there's more to Ventas than just income --....
10 Things Millennials and Generation Z Need to Know About Social Security
Ask some seniors receiving Social Security benefits today, and a majority are likely to tell you that meeting their monthly financial obligations would be difficult, if not impossible, without....
Most Costco Members Don't Shop at Costco All That Much
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) markets itself as a warehouse club where, in exchange for a membership fee, consumers get access to a variety of food, merchandise, and services at discounted prices.Of....
3 Top Education Stocks to Buy in 2017
Marking the start of a new school year, school bells are once again ringing. So now seems like a great time to turn our attention to education stocks. Fairly new opportunities for investors,....
How Bad Is It to Max Out a Credit Card?
Maxing out a credit card means charging purchases on the card until your balance is at your card's credit limit. In addition to potentially costing you hundreds or thousands of dollars in interest....
What Did Mark Cuban Do Before Becoming a Billionaire?
When you see the swaggering, sometimes arrogant Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, it's easy to picture him as someone who grew up with money. In reality, while the owner of the Dallas Mavericks carries....
10 Professional Athletes Bringing Home the Biggest Endorsement Checks
Image Source: Nike.Sports are big business today, and athletes are at the center of it. Not only are stars making millions on the court, but the top players take home even more in endorsements and....
4 Ways to Pay for Healthcare When You Retire
Healthcare is expensive for just about everyone, but it gets really expensive for retirees. The older you are, the more likely you are to start accumulating medical conditions, and thus the higher....
3 Things Nutanix Management Wants You to Know
Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX) confirmed that its turnaround is on track with a solid fourth-quarter report on Aug. 31. The cloud computing specialist delivered outstanding revenue growth thanks to a....
Do I Need to Have 10 Times My Income Saved for Retirement?
When it comes to retirement savings, there's pretty much no such thing as having too large a nest egg. But since many of us struggle to set money aside for the future, there comes a point where we....
The Best Time to Buy Apple’s Stock Was Yesterday
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) incredible success story has led many investors to lament that they didn't buy shares of the tech giant when it was the underdog at the time of its IPO in 1980. When you ask....
3 Good Reasons to Take Social Security Benefits Early
Ask any financial expert when you should apply for Social Security benefits, and there's a good chance they'll tell you to wait as long as you possibly can.The Social Security Administration's....
Global Oil Demand is Surging But That’s Still Not Enough to Fix the Oil Market
The oil industry just can't seem to snap out of its doldrums this year. Crude remains stubbornly low, which has stalled the industry's attempts at a recovery. However, while weaker prices have....
Why It's Time to Get Greedy With Fortinet, Inc. Stock
With its stock up 26% year to date, some investors may think it's a bit late to board the Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) train. The good news is Fortinet, like many of its peers, is still in the process....
Why Hortonworks, Inc. Stock Leaped 27% in August
Stock in big data software provider Hortonworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: HDP) rose 26.8% last month, according to data from S&P Global Intelligence.Hortonworks shares jumped 18.4% on Aug. 4, the first....
Why Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Shares Lost 10.5% in August
Stock in Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP) lost 10.5% last month, according to data from S&P Global Intelligence.Shares of the payroll and human resources software giant settled....
Why Oclaro, Inc. Shares Lost 14% in August
Stock in optical networks component provider Oclaro, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCLR) fell 14% last month, according to data from S&P Global Intelligence.Oclaro shares lost value in August after the....
7 Ways the GOP's Last-Ditch Obamacare Replacement Could Affect You
It's back.No, this isn't a reference to Hollywood's reboot of Stephen King's scary movie about a clown. Instead, what's now back on the table is another Republican attempt to replace Obamacare.....
Here's Why You Shouldn't Apply for a Job You Aren't Qualified For
You're sifting through the latest batch of job listings when you spot something that catches your eye. It's your dream position, and you can't wait to apply -- until, that is, you read through the....