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3 Steps to Take to Collect the $5,108 Max Monthly Social Security Check in Retirement
President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" offers retirees a new tax deduction, but it's also likely to hasten the depletion of Social Security's coffers. Congress can take steps to avoid any trouble
3 Fantastic Growth Stocks to Buy in August
We're well into the home stretch of 2025. August is more than halfway over. But there's still plenty of time remaining in the year -- and in this month -- to invest in stocks that hold the potential
Meet the Marvelous Vanguard ETF With 57.7% of Its Portfolio Invested in the "Magnificent Seven" Stocks
The term "Magnificent Seven" was first used by Wall Street analysts in 2023 to describe a group of seven companies that operate at the cutting edge of the technology industry. They are worth a
Does Circle's Latest Move Threaten XRP?
The average trip on an airplane isn't really in competition with the average trip on a train or a subway. Most of the time, they serve different kinds of travelers. But sometimes, the routes overlap
Is QuantumScape Stock a Buy Now?
QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) is making moves. Last month, the company hit another milestone on its journey to commercialize its breakthrough battery technology, marking steady progress toward a future
Should You Buy Nvidia Stock Before Aug. 27?
Nividia (NASDAQ: NVDA) appears set for a big month. The semiconductor company, whose graphics processing units (GPUs) power data centers and large language models to make artificial intelligence
Defense Stocks Just Got Even More Expensive
For more than a year now, I've been warning investors that defense stocks cost too much. At first, that warning seemed prescient, when shares of almost all of America's leading publicly traded
Is This the Perfect Age to Start Collecting Social Security?
When should you retire? That's a question many Americans begin asking when they reach their late fifties -- and perhaps even sooner. And this question leads to another important one: When should you
Got $500? 2 Cryptocurrencies to Buy and Hold for Decades
It's understandable why many first-time crypto investors experience sticker shock when they start thinking of investing in the crypto market. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is now trading for almost
3 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years
An intended holding period of "forever" is often a great mindset to have when looking for new stocks to buy. It's freeing, in fact, because it automatically eliminates a bunch of names that aren't
Can XRP Hit $5 This Year?
Year to date, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is up a robust 54%, making it the top-performing major cryptocurrency. Even Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), up 29%, and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), up 41%, are having a difficult
If You'd Invested $1,000 in Palantir Stock 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Nvidia's hardware is still the power behind most artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. But hardware is only half the story. Users also need a way to put that computing power to work. That's
Better Fintech Stock: Upstart vs. SoFi Technologies
Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) and SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) are both growing fintech companies. Upstart's online lending marketplace uses AI to crunch non-traditional data points to approve a wider
1 Unstoppable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Before Aug. 27
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the must-own artificial intelligence (AI) stocks since the arms race kicked off in 2023. It produced incredible returns in both 2023 and 2024, although 2025 has
UPS vs. Whirlpool: 2 High-Yield Stocks That Crashed, but Only one Is a Buy
Do you like bargain-priced stocks? How about bargain-priced dividend stocks? How about bargain-priced dividend stocks that you've actually heard of? Well, you're in luck! The stocks of two iconic
3 Tech Stocks That Could Go Parabolic
When it comes to investing, there are times when you're going to want to swing big. Not all these investments will pan out, but if one hits, your portfolio will greatly benefit. Just remember that
Social Security Cuts May Be Coming. Do These 3 Things to Get Ready.
There are many older Americans today who get a lot of their income from Social Security. And once you retire, you may end up in a position where you need those benefits to cover your expenses.
It's
Is This the Best Dividend King Stock to Buy Right Now?
I always believed that Dividend Kings are a great tool for investors. Sure, it can be exciting to have high-flying tech stocks that are making massive gains and creating buzz with products such as
Why I Just Bought More of This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock
I first invested in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP) (NYSE: BIPC) nearly five years ago. Unfortunately, the stock hasn't been a big winner for me.
Given this mediocre past performance
1 High-Risk, High-Reward EV Stock to Buy, and 1 Money Pit to Avoid
When looking for an investment that can completely change your returns for the better, you need to have an eye on the future. But that's far easier said than done.
When thinking about the future
Could Buying PayPal Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), one of the world's largest digital payment platforms, was spun off from eBay 10 years ago. If you had invested $1,000 in PayPal's stock on that first day's opening trade, your
These 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Could Soar 45% or More Over the Next 12 Months, According to Wall Street
Don't let your own disappointing experiences with artificial intelligence (AI) applications fool you into thinking this rapidly growing industry can't produce real earnings. This year alone, the big
CoreWeave Shares Tumble. Is the Dip a Buying Opportunity?
CoreWeave's (NASDAQ: CRWV) stock has been on a roll since it debuted earlier this year, but shares of the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure provider plunged after it reported its Q2
Where Will Realty Income Stock Be in 1 Year?
Realty Income (NYSE: O) may finally be getting the catalyst it needs. The company specializes in single-tenant net-leased properties and has built a massive property portfolio in its 56 years of
Rocket Lab Earnings Are Out, but the Story Isn't Just About the Numbers
Space launch service provider Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) posted its second-quarter results late last week. And once again, they were good. Revenue was up, and gross profit margin is improving. The


