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RMDs Don't Have to Drive Up Your Taxes. Here's How to Avoid the Hit.
The nice thing about saving for retirement in a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) or 401(k) is getting a tax break on your contributions. The problem is that once you retire, not only
If I Were Starting Over With $500 to Invest, I'd Begin by Building a Portfolio Around This Unstoppable Stock
Like most investors, I stepped into the stock market rather cautiously, doing my best to follow Warren Buffett's primary rule: "Don't lose money."
Three decades later, I now realize I didn't fully
Neocloud Stocks vs. the Hyperscalers -- Who Actually Wins AI Capex Boom?
These are unprecedented times, with companies pumping hundreds of billions of dollars into capital expenditures -- data centers, GPUs, and other infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI). It's
The Magic Number for a "Comfortable" Retirement is $1.2 Million. Here's How Much You Might Need to Invest Each Month to Be on Track for That
How much someone needs for retirement can vary greatly depending on where they live and what kind of lifestyle they want to maintain. According to a recent retirement survey from investment firm
Best Quantum Computing Pick-and-Shovel Play: Nvidia, Microsoft, or Alphabet?
Folksy wisdom holds that the surest way to make money during a gold rush was to sell shovels rather than swing picks. As with many emerging industries, quantum computing could be reviving that old
Better AI Software Stock: Palantir vs. ServiceNow
While AI stocks have generally been hugely successful for shareholders, not every artificial intelligence (AI) company is riding high right now. ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) stock is trading down 51% from
Warren Buffett's "Playing With Fire" Warning Is Back: Here's What History Says Happens Next for Stocks, and What Investors Can Do About It
Warren Buffett stands as one of the most celebrated investors in history. Under his leadership at Berkshire Hathaway beginning in 1965, the investment conglomerate delivered a compound annual gain
This AI Stock Has Tripled in 2026. It Could Still Double in 3 Years (Hint: It's Not Micron)
Micron Technology has been on a tear on the stock market in 2026, with its shares almost tripling this year, as of this writing. However, the memory specialist's gains have been eclipsed by a 242%
4 Energy Stocks With 20+ Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth
The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has once again shown that energy prices are highly volatile. That's the norm for the sector, not the exception, a fact that can make it hard for dividend
Should You Buy Procter & Gamble Stock Before July 29?
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) makes relatively inexpensive products that consumers buy regularly. Moreover, the products it sells, like toothpaste and toilet paper, are necessities. Overall, this
If I Could Only Own 1 ETF Heading Into the Coming Fed Meeting, It Would Be This One
For the first time in several quarters, there's genuine uncertainty around what the Federal Reserve is going to do at its upcoming July 28-29 meeting.
According to the latest dot plot report, about
Is Google a Buy After Its Latest Earnings Report? Here's My Honest Take
In this video, I will cover Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) latest earnings report and explain exactly what I am doing with my position now that the results are in. Watch the short video
Jamie Dimon Says Stock Valuations Are Too High. But That Shouldn't Change How You Invest. Consider These 3 ETFs.
JPMorgan Chase(NYSE: JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon recently gave a provocative interview with a CNBC podcast. On Monday, Dimon effectively said that he wouldn't buy most stocks right now at today's high
Netflix: Record Buybacks, Rising Margins, and a Slate in Need of a Refresh
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares fell 8% after its second-quarter report on July 16, yet the streaming giant is on pace for its most profitable year ever. The company spent nearly $5 billion on stock
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire Says the Stablecoin Market Is Going to See Record Growth. What Does That Mean for CRCL Stock?
Circle (NYSE: CRCL) issues USD Coin (CRYPTO: USDC), the world's second-largest stablecoin and the most widely used stablecoin in the United States. USD Coin is backed by Circle's own U.S. dollars
IonQ vs. Rigetti: Who's Winning the $2.7 Trillion Quantum Computing Race?
Quantum computing has been a white-hot industry for investors, but who's actually winning the quantum computing race?
The answer depends on what you mean by "winning." If you're asking which company
Why I Wouldn't Touch This 6.5% Yielder, Even at a Discount
Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) has a lofty 6.5% distribution yield. That's actually higher than peers like Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) and Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) that offer 5.6% and 5%
Cincinnati Financial Has Raised Its Dividend for 65 Straight Years. At 10 Times Earnings, Is the Dividend King a Buy?
Cincinnati Financial (NASDAQ: CINF) has done something that few companies have: it has increased its dividend for 65 consecutive years. There are only seven companies ahead of it on the Dividend
The 1 Vanguard ETF I'd Tell You to Buy Right Now in a Heartbeat
If you're trying to build long-term wealth, one of the biggest challenges isn't deciding whether to invest. Rather, it's deciding what to invest in.
Should you buy tech stocks? Financial stocks
Retiring With a Government 457? How to Decide Between Your 401(k), 457, and Roth Conversions for That Unused Leave Payout
Retiring from government service raises big questions about where unused leave payouts should land. Explore how 457 flexibility, 401(k) access rules, fees, and Roth-conversion taxes interact. Watch
Wall Street Thinks Teva Can Soar Over 60%. Here's Why Analysts Are Right.
Companies must evolve to stay relevant in the pharmaceutical industry. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE: TEVA) is in the midst of its own transformation, from making generic drugs and
Is Micron a Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Than Nvidia?
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been the top dog in the artificial intelligence (AI) investment space since the AI arms race kicked off in 2023. However, in 2026, it appears to have lost its crown to
Do Capital Gains Change Your Tax Bracket? What Investors Need to Know
Capital gains can reshape your tax picture, from your marginal bracket to Medicare premiums, ACA subsidies, and more. Learn how short-term gains, long-term gains, and qualified dividends really
Why GE Vernova Investors Should Ignore the Wind
Shares of GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) fell roughly 6% on Wednesday after the company released its second-quarter earnings. While earnings per share missed Wall Street's expectations and the wind segment
Bloom Energy's Next Earnings Report on July 28 Could Send the Stock Soaring. Here's Why.
Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) expects to release its second-quarter financial results on July 28 after the market closes. That report could be a major catalyst for the hydrogen stock.
Here’s why the