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How to Invest in Silver Stocks: 3 Options You Should Consider
Precious metals have been a store of value for thousands of years, and even today, gold and silver are attractive assets for many investors. Silver in particular draws attention because its lower
2 Critical Takeaways From 3D Systems' Q2 Earnings Call
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) reported second-quarter 2017 results last Wednesday, Aug. 2. The 3D printing company's year-over-year revenue inched up about 1%, loss per share widened, and
Can You Guess Which Workers Are Least Likely to Participate in a 401(k)?
The 401(k) is perhaps the most powerful retirement savings tool available to American workers. You can save huge sums of money in it -- up to $18,000 per year if you're under age 50, or $24,000 if
The Top Stock You Should Consider for Your IRA
If you don't have an individual retirement account (IRA), get one. They provide a great option for accumulating retirement savings on a tax-deferred basis. And with a Roth IRA, you won't have to pay
The 4 Biggest Tax Breaks for High-Income Households
Ever wonder how high-income households keep their tax bills relatively low? Here are the four biggest tax deductions for households making over $200,000 per year in income, according to data collected
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Rising corporate earnings and news of an improving job market helped stocks post fresh highs last week as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC)
Can GoPro Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 22% Pop?
Shares of GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) were moving so fast and so high last week that even one of its high-end action cameras may have only caught it as a blur. GoPro stock soared 21.6% last week, soaring
2 Top Finance Stocks Under $20
As a rule, financial sector stocks generally aren't cheap on a raw share price basis. Sticker shock is not uncommon in this industry -- Berkshire Hathaway A-class stock is changing hands these days at
The 3 Reasons Amazon, Tesla, and Netflix Have Crushed The Market
Every investor wants market-crushing returns, but they're not always easy to find.Looking back at the stock market in recent past may offer some clues for the next ten-bagger stock. During that time
Trivago Earnings: What You Need to Know
Hotel search-platform Trivago (NASDAQ: TRVG) has mostly enjoyed a bullish run since its IPO late last year, but shares took a big hit on Friday after the company's second-quarter earnings release
Duolingo Approaches Tech "Unicorn" Status
Duolingo is taking the internet by storm -- and Rosetta Stone (NYSE: RST) is nervous.Once upon a time, language-learning software company Rosetta Stone seemed destined to disrupt the way languages are
You Wouldn't Believe the Size of FireEye, Inc's Subscription Sales and Operating Expenses
Based on the easing of its stock price heading into fiscal 2017's second quarter earnings announcement, it appeared investors weren't expecting much from FireEye (NASDAQ: FEYE). After breaking through
Can Glu Mobile Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 12% Pop?
It was a good week for Glu Mobile (NASDAQ: GLUU) shareholders. The publisher of mobile games saw its shares move 11.7% higher after posting its latest quarter's results and boosting its full-year
4 Ways to Save More for Retirement
Image source: Getty Images.Although around 60% of American workers feel somewhat confident they will have enough money to retire in comfort, this confidence may be misplaced, as almost half of all
The Real Story Behind Apache Corporation's Disappointing Q2 2017 Earnings
It's never fun when you do what you say you're going to do and get criticized anyway. That's probably how John Christmann III, CEO of oil and gas industry player Apache Corporation (NYSE: APA), feels
Mobile Viewing Is an Opportunity for Netflix
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is back atop the leaderboard of revenue-generating apps in a combined count from the iOS and Google Play stores, according to apps measurement company App Annie. This means
Should You Save for College or Retirement?
Parenting was once described to me as "the most wonderful, financially devastating thing that you'll ever do to yourself." Raising kids is an expensive endeavor, and then there's college to think
The 2 Scariest Social Security Charts
Social Security is, for millions of retired Americans, a critical source of income during their golden years. According to data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), a little more than three
Why the 3 Hottest Marijuana Stocks of the Summer Could Get Even Hotter
For many marijuana stocks, the summer of 2017 hasn't been what you'd call a scorcher -- at least not so far. That's especially the case in comparison to the huge run-ups experienced last year.However
Apple Is Firing on All Cylinders
Against the backdrop of an impending product upgrade cycle, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) reported financial results that surprised investors, and the stock hit record highs in after-hours trading. Many
Should You Roll Over Your 401(k)?
If you leave your job and have money in that employer's 401(k) plan, it can be confusing to decide what to do with your account. There are several options that may be available to you, and while one
10 Reasons Cancer Drugs Usually Cost $100,000 or More a Year
If you've picked up a prescription from your local pharmacy recently, you probably don't need me to tell you that prescription drug prices have handily outpaced wage growth and the rate of inflation
Surprise! The "Real" Tesla Model 3 Doesn't Cost $35,000
Late last month, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) handed over the first 30 Model 3 sedans to employee-customers at a very public launch event. Now, the electric vehicle pioneer faces the grueling task of ramping
3 Dividend Stocks for Shrewd Investors
Dividend-paying stocks offer the best of both worlds: regular and recurring income, plus the opportunity for capital gains over time. Historical studies show that, over long periods of time, investors
Here's Why You Shouldn't Bother Narrowing Down a Retirement Age
I've written many articles before designed to help readers identify their ideal retirement age. And it's not uncommon for folks to attempt to nail down a specific retirement age to work toward.But