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The Best Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2026 and Hold Forever -- Including Pfizer (PFE) and United Parcel Service (UPS)
If you're in the market for some no-brainer dividend stocks, I have some good and less-good news for you. The good news is that investing in healthy and growing dividend-paying stocks is a solid
My Favorite Artificial Intelligence Stock to Buy Right Now
Google's parent company, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), is one of the original Silicon Valley tech giants that have come to dominate the stock market.
It has also emerged as the leader
Wall Street Is Starting to Like Intel Stock Again
Most Wall Street analysts who cover Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) aren't all that optimistic about the stock, and it's not hard to see why. Intel has been struggling against multiple challenges for years. In
International Exposure: SPDW's Lower Costs vs. URTH's U.S. Giants
The iShares MSCI World ETF (NYSEMKT:URTH) and SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (NYSEMKT:SPDW) differ most in cost, yield, regional exposure, and top holdings concentration, with SPDW
Better Buy: The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF or This Magnificent Alternative?
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) is a staple in many investors' portfolios, and for good reason. The S&P 500 Index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is a powerhouse wealth generator, earning total returns of
Small-Cap ETFs: ISCB Outperforms, but SPSM Yields More
Both the iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:ISCB) and the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:SPSM) aim to give investors access to U.S. small-cap stocks, but they
Prediction: These 3 Stocks Will Soar in 2026
The S&P 500 is near its all-time high, but that doesn't mean there aren't some excellent opportunities in the market. While I don't have a crystal ball that can accurately predict the short-term
My 3 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now
Just a few weeks into 2026, the market is already off to a strong start. Many companies have updated investors about exciting new projects, like Nvidia's recent description of its upcoming launch of
2 Vanguard Funds That Can Turn $450 Per Month Into $1 Million in 30 Years
Growing your wealth and becoming rich from investing doesn't have to be complicated. The key ingredient is savings. If you can afford to set aside money every month and invest it in the stock
1 No-Brainer Growth Stock to Buy in 2026 With $200
The 2011 film Moneyball popularized the saying, "How can you not be romantic about baseball?" -- a reference to the sport's timeless traditions, underdog stories, and hope. In investing, often the
If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It.
I own over 100 stocks. I like to have a well-diversified portfolio. I also often take a basket approach to investing in a specific theme rather than attempting to uncover the one company that will
Could Monero Be the Next Bitcoin?
If you want a shortcut to losing your money in crypto, start by buying an asset that people are saying is the next Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) right after it makes a big price move. Nonetheless, if some
Better Quantum Computing Stock: D-Wave Quantum vs. Rigetti Computing
Two of the quantum computing stocks that caught the imagination of investors last year were D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) and Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI). Both stocks experienced exponential
Billionaire Bill Ackman Has 39.5% of His Portfolio Invested in These 3 Unstoppable Stocks
Investing in stocks is a great way to accumulate wealth over long periods, but with thousands of companies to choose from, it's not always easy to decide which ones to pick. One way to gain
Is Robinhood Stock a Buy Now?
Shares of Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) have fallen roughly 20% from their all-time highs. That puts the stock into its own bear market. Is this a buying opportunity or should investors avoid this
Prediction: XRP Will Hit $4 in 2026
At a bargain price of just $2, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) continues to tantalize crypto investors with the prospect of stratospheric upside potential. Unfortunately, in more than a decade, XRP has never
Up 19% in 1 Day, Is This Leading Privacy Coin Still Something to Avoid?
When an asset jumps in just a few days, it's all too common for people to assume that they're simply too late to get any more upside. Worse, some investors treat an asset's price flying as a trigger
With Financial Stocks Suddenly Tanking, Is Now the Time to Buy?
One of the most profitable times to invest is when there are promising developments looming for a company or industry, yet stock prices are temporarily trading at a discount.
I would argue that
Why a $6 Million Allocation to Short-Dated Credit Stands Out Right Now
On January 16, Wisconsin-based Evexia Wealth disclosed a buy of 295,940 shares of the Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BSCQ), with the estimated transaction value at $5.79
Here Are All 50 Cryptocurrencies That U.S. Investors Can Buy on Robinhood. These 3 Are the Best of the Bunch
Robinhood is the ideal platform for investors to buy cryptocurrencies. It was made to democratize investing for retail investors. Cryptocurrencies were initially developed as an alternative to the
NZAC vs. ACWX: One Fund Screens for Climate Goals, One Excludes the U.S.
The SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF (NASDAQ:NZAC) stands out for its lower cost and tech tilt, while the iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF (NASDAQ:ACWX) offers a higher yield, greater
Information to Gather if You're Divorcing After 50
A report from National Public Radio (NPR) found that overall divorce rates are down, except for one key demographic -- people over 50. If that's where your life is heading, you may find it all a
Is a Stock Market Crash Imminent in 2026 Under President Donald Trump? 155 Years of History Weighs In.
For more than a century, no asset class has come close to rivaling the average annual return of stocks. Though stocks are known for their occasional wild swings, Wall Street has been the superior
Prediction: Nvidia Will Become the First $6 Trillion Company in 2026
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) reached a significant milestone last year: It became the world's first $4 trillion company -- and along the way surpassed longtime market giants Apple and Microsoft. Prior to
IAU vs. PPLT: Gold or Platinum in a Record-Breaking Rally?
The iShares Gold Trust (NYSEMKT:IAU) and abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF (NYSEMKT:PPLT) differ sharply in cost, assets under management, and recent returns, with IAU offering lower expenses and


