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Why This Vanguard ETF Doesn't Belong in Your Portfolio
Vanguard has developed a pristine reputation on Wall Street from its conservatively run business model and lineup of cheap investment products. The company is currently the second-largest
What's the Unfortunate Truth About Maxing Out Your 401(k)?
Maxing out your 401(k) sounds like one of the best moves you can make for your future. If you weren't able to save as much as you'd hoped when you were younger, contributing a large sum now could be
Bitcoin's Latest Plunge Has Traders Panicking. Here's Why Long-Term Investors See Opportunity.
As of this writing on the afternoon of Feb. 5, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is getting punched in the gut, falling 11%. This extends a worrying trend, as the digital asset trades 41% below its October 2025
Should You Buy Palantir Stock on the Dip?
Shares of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) got a brief post-earnings bounce after reporting stellar fourth-quarter results, but it didn't last long.
Palantir is down about 33% from its 52-week
Should You Buy Bitcoin While It's Under $100,000?
Yes, the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is crashing. It's now down to $70,000. But check again in a few minutes, because it might have dropped even lower.
So it's completely understandable why some
The Hidden AI Winner That Wall Street Loves for 2026
AI stocks have been all over the place in recent months. Some have struggled to turn investments into profits, while others have suffered from overinflated stock prices. But there are others that
3 Major Problems With Medicare Every Retiree Should Know About
Once you turn 65, you may be inclined to enroll in Medicare right away. In fact, you can actually sign up for Medicare up to three months before the month of your 65th birthday to ensure that you
The Dow Just Outperformed the Nasdaq in January. History Says That Could Spell Trouble for Tech Investors
A lot of market watchers are excited by the "January Barometer" or "January Indicator," which suggests that January's returns indicate the direction of stocks for the full year. The S&P 500 index
The White House Issues a Major Warning: Why Investors in These 2 S&P 500 Stocks Shouldn't Worry.
President Donald Trump continues to try to shake things up as the second year of his current term gets underway. In January, he proposed a one-year cap on credit card interest of 10%. This is part
4 Things Every Alphabet Investor Needs to Know
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) is a stock most investors are at least somewhat familiar with. And given its performance of late, many investors are wondering if it's a stock worth investing
Bitcoin Just Dropped 45%: Here's What I'd Do With $500 Right Now
These are nervous times for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investors. The world's most popular cryptocurrency is down a staggering 45% from its all-time high of $126,000 just a few months ago. It's now
Ripple Just Did Something That Could Supercharge XRP This Year and Beyond
Ripple is aiming to use XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) to do something that crypto rarely pulls off: make decentralized finance (DeFi) usable -- and useful -- for financial institutions. And in service of that
Forget Ethereum, Stablecoins, and XRP -- Here Are Bitcoin's 3 Biggest Trillion-Dollar Competitive Risks
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been taking it on the chin. The world's first and most valuable cryptocurrency is trading 44% below its peak (as of Feb. 9). And it's down 21% in 2026.
Investors might be
1 Industrial Stock I'd Buy Before Vertiv in 2026
There has been a figurative gold rush surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) stocks over the past few years, and it has seen companies like Vertiv, which builds data centers, do rather well for
Vanguard's Best-Performing ETF of 2026 Will Probably Surprise You
If asked at any point in the past several years what the best-performing investment on Wall Street is, the answers would probably include tech, growth stocks, the "Magnificent Seven," or maybe even
What Are Funds of Funds?
Most mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pool money from many investors and professionally invest it directly in a variety of assets based on the specific fund's investment description
Denver's Retirement Appeal Goes Beyond Mountain Views -- Here's What's Driving It
If you're looking to relocate in retirement, give some consideration to Denver, Colorado, as a possible destination. It has a lot to offer aside from breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains.
In
SoFi Technologies Is Making Significant Moves in the Cryptocurrency Market. If History Repeats, Investors Can See Supercharged Returns.
When asked what they see as the most innovative industries, investors probably won't pick financial services. But SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) is changing that narrative. Its monster growth
Feeder Funds and Retail Investors
Alternative investments such as private equity and private credit were once typically only available to institutional investors and high net worth individuals via private funds with high investment
Down 31% in 7 Days, Is XRP Still a Buy?
With its price down by 31% during the past week, and crashing by 21% on Feb. 5 alone, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is obviously getting hit incredibly hard, along with everything else in the crypto sector at
2 Top Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy in 2026
Quantum computing is an early-stage technology that carries risks but also offers great long-term rewards for investors who get in early. This technology promises to accelerate computing power
This Is the AI and Quantum Computing Stock Billionaires Want to Own (and It's Not Nvidia)
For much of the last three decades, investors have had a game-changing technology or hyped trend to capture their attention and capital. Some of these popular trends include the advent and
Brokerage and Advisory Accounts: Factors to Consider When Choosing an Account Type
Many financial firms today offer both brokerage and investment advisory services. If a firm provides both types of services, you might be able to choose between having a brokerage account, an
This Is the Most Popular Social Security Claiming Age for the 40th Year in a Row
Talk to anyone knowledgeable about Social Security, and they'll tell you there's no "best" age to claim benefits. It depends on your health, finances, and personal preference.
But when it comes to
2 Dividend Stocks That Are Off of Hot Starts to 2026
The S&P 500 is off to a fairly underwhelming start. As of Monday's close, it was up less than 2% since January. Many growth stocks have been struggling, while dividend stocks are suddenly becoming


