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3 In-Demand Jobs That Let You Work Remotely
For many people, working from home represents the ultimate dream.An at-home job means no more commuting, no more traffic, and in many cases the ability to wear your pajamas to work if that's what you
While the Oil Market is Still a Mess, it is Starting to Clean up its Act
It has been a tough slog for the oil market this year as it has attempted to recover from one of its worst downturn in decades. Thanks to a combination of improving well productivity and some
Confused by Your 401(k)? Here's a Simple Guide
You probably already know that a 401(k) has something to do with saving for retirement. If that's where your knowledge of 401(k)s begins and ends, you've come to the right place.A 401(k) is a special
United Airlines vs. the World: This Probably Won't End Well
United Continental (NYSE: UAL) President Scott Kirby is playing with fire. Since taking the No. 2 job at United a year ago, Kirby has overseen a stark strategy change. The company has significantly
Hey, Marijuana Stock Investors: This Senator Just Introduced a Bill That Completely Legalizes Weed
The legal=cannabis industry is on fire, and we only need to look as far as marijuana stocks for verification. Over the trailing one-year period, more than half of all pot stocks with a valuation in
Best Low P/E Stocks to Buy in August
No one should invest in a stock based on just a single metric like a low price-to-earnings ratio. That being said, finding companies that trade below the market's multiple, yet still produce
2 Key Takeaways From Stratasys' Q2 Earnings Call
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) reported second-quarter 2017 results on Wednesday. The 3D printing company's year-over-year revenue declined 1.2%, loss per share narrowed considerably, and adjusted earnings
Your Genome May Become the Next Facebook
Facebook's (NASDAQ: FB) creation of "social networks" redefined online advertising. For the first time, a multi-billion user community could safely and voluntarily share information about their
3 Reasons FireEye, Inc. Stock Could Rise
After a rough 2016 that saw FireEye's (NASDAQ: FEYE) stock shed more than 40% of its value, the cybersecurity specialist's shares have rebounded nearly 20% so far in 2017.Here are three reasons this
5 Retirement Expenses Most People Underestimate
When we think about retirement, many of us are wired to assume that our costs will naturally drop as a result of no longer working. But we may be overestimating the extent to which that might happen
This Technology Could Make You Rich -- and Change the World As We Know It
Revolutionary, game-changing, groundbreaking.These words are probably used too often in describing new innovations. The reality is that most new products and technologies don't live up to the hype
How Safe Is AT&T's Dividend?
The telecom industry has been among the most generous sectors of the market in terms of sharing profits with shareholders through dividends, and industry giant AT&T (NYSE: T) is no exception. For a
Chipotle’s Biggest Problem Isn’t What You Think It Is
What would you say Chipotle Mexican Grill's (NYSE: CMG) biggest problem is?Most people would probably answer that it's the burrito maker's unfortunate string of food-safety incidents that have cropped
2 Hot Stocks to Buy in August
With the S&P 500 up 9% year to date and up 74% over the past five years, it's fair to say that the stock market has had a good run recently. While this is great for the value of investors' holdings
2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
If you're looking for income from your investments, dividend stocks represent a stellar option for your money. Not only do they provide income streams, but both their dividend payments and principal
Can J.C. Penney Stock Bounce Back After Last Week's 28% Drop?
J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) is getting closer to having its stock price mirror its moniker. Shares of the struggling department store chain plummeted 28% last week after posting another problematic
The Most Impressive Number From Square's Second Quarter
Shareholders in Square Inc (NYSE: SQ) have been taken for quite the ride this year. Since the calendar turned, shares are up an amazing 89% and over the past year, the stock price has increased an
Twenty-First Century Fox Earnings: Cable Performance Offsets Film Weakness in the Fourth Quarter
Twenty-First Century Fox (NASDAQ: FOX)(NASDAQ: FOXA) reported fourth-quarter and full-year results after the market closed on Aug. 9. The following table provides a comparison between key
What Will the Average Americans' Social Security Benefit Be in 2020?
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), via its June 2017 monthly statistical snapshot, nearly 61.5 million beneficiaries were receiving a monthly stipend from the program, a majority
Buy Gold, Says the Chairman of World's Largest Hedge Fund
Ray Dalio is the founder, chairman, and chief investment officer of Bridgewater Associates. It's the world's largest hedge fund, with $150 billion in assets under management.This is a guy who knows a
Why I Love Fitbit
Wall Street hates it, and so do short-sellers, but I love Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) stock at current levels. At just over $6 a share, not only is the stock cheap compared to its historical levels -- the
5 Steps to Take Before Shopping for Your First Home
When you're considering buying your first home, you're probably full of excitement about achieving the American dream. Unfortunately, this dream could turn into a nightmare if you haven't made sure
3 Marijuana Stocks That Could Make You the Most Money in the 2nd Half of 2017
For investors who enjoyed the huge run of marijuana stocks last year, the first half of 2017 probably hasn't been as exciting. Several of the largest marijuana stocks haven't performed all that great
How to Invest in Artificial Intelligence
There's a lot of potential for investors in the artificial intelligence (AI) market. A myriad of companies -- like NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL)
5 Figures That Define the Middle Class
The middle class is often thought of as the backbone of the American economy -- and decades ago it was. Today, however, the American middle class has become a shadow of what it once was. A number of