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When you decide to claim Social Security seems like an individual decision, but if you're married, your choice doesn't just affect you. Your spouse may also get less money if you choose to sign up

Few companies will go through as much of a transformation as Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) will over the next year. Currently, it's a large tech company with countless products under its roof, but one is

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) remains the center of the artificial intelligence boom, but the stock is up just 15% in 2026, both because investors worry the current pace of AI spending is unsustainable and

This is a history-making week for Wall Street's foremost financial institution, the Federal Reserve. Friday, May 15, will mark Jerome Powell's final day as Fed chair and, presumably, the beginning

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) stock has sharply underperformed in 2026, declining by around 28% since the start of the year. And this can be explained by its huge losses and uncertainty about the

The ProShares - Ultra S&P500 (NYSEMKT:SSO) and the ProShares - UltraPro QQQ (NASDAQ:TQQQ) both offer amplified exposure to major benchmarks, but with distinct paths.

While SSO targets the

Retirees know that fixed income isn't entirely fixed. The annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) help address higher costs of goods and services.

We won't know the official 2027

Some people think they need a ton of money to get started investing. That's not the case at all. Fractional shares allow you to invest in great companies with little upfront cash. You can also find

Although the busiest week of earnings season is now in the rearview mirror, the most consequential report of the quarter is yet to come. Graphics processing unit (GPU) goliath Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA)

You might have noticed that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB), the company helmed by Warren Buffett for some 60 years, recently held its annual shareholder meeting in Omaha. The meeting

If you're a worker in your 40s, retirement might feel both far away and uncomfortably close at the same time. At this stage, you're probably smack at the midpoint of your career, which means you

Elon Musk is a figure that elicits strong opinions from most people these days. But whether you love him or you hate him, he will likely go down as one of the most consequential business leaders of

Dividend-paying stocks are the perfect option for a busy investor. They are usually reliable, stable stocks you don't need to worry about. You just buy some shares, set up a dividend reinvestment

Saving money isn't easy, particularly if your budget is tight. Not only does it require living below your means, but it also requires delayed gratification and thinking long-term. Most humans aren't

Over the past few weeks, many artificial intelligence (AI) companies have reported strong growth, fueling renewed confidence and market highs. The S&P 500 is 8% as of this writing.

If you're looking

Shell (NYSE: SHEL) CEO Wael Sawan is one of many energy industry executives sounding the alarm on the oil supply/demand imbalance that has been building since the geopolitical conflict in the Middle

Inflation is a normal part of the economy (and generally much better than deflation), but that doesn't make it any easier to stomach. This is particularly true for people who rely on fixed incomes

Two of the main electric-vehicle stocks haven't had a great start to 2026. Year to date, shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) are down about 13%, while Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) is off roughly 24%

If you want to profit from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, buying an ETF packed with growth stocks can be a good way to do it. One such popular fund is the Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the most prominent investment theme on Wall Street over the past few years. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has benefited dramatically from this trend, with the stock up

NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) -- one of the most popular nuclear stocks on the market today -- is entering a critical period in its exciting growth journey. Long term, the company is chasing a $10

Quantum computing may not be as hot as artificial intelligence (AI) is right now, but it could be in the future. Useful quantum computing is often projected to come about in 2030, which isn't all

For decades, the 4% rule has been one of the most widely cited guidelines in the context of retirement planning. The idea is simple -- withdraw 4% of your savings during your first year of

The current earnings season is not over yet, but Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) is on track to become one of the more notable stocks of this period.

The gym stock -- which was already down

I don't know about you, but to me it feels as if 2026 mashed the gas pedal to the floor on Jan. 1 and hasn't let off it since. By the time I've gotten myself all caught up on the last news cycle