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Warren Buffett once told investors they must remember two things: "First, widespread fear is your friend as an investor, because it serves up bargain purchases. Second, personal fear is your enemy."

One of the challenges that could ease for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) in 2022 is competitive pressure from TikTok. The latter faces regulatory pressure restricting its use in the U.S.

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The Census Bureau calls Social Security the nation's most important antipoverty program. Social Security benefits provide monthly income to millions of retired workers, spouses, survivors, and

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has benefited from robust consumer demand and hopes that easing supply chain constraints will boost the tech giant's prospects.

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Most of the stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average pay dividends. And most of these Dow stocks delivered negative returns in 2022. That's to be expected in the dismal market conditions that

You've probably heard of the 80-20 rule. It's also known as the Pareto principle. The idea is that roughly 80% of outcomes are generated by around 20% of causes. This 80-20 rule applies in a

2022 was the worst year for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite since 2008. And while investors may have little dry powder left to buy stocks now, the dawn of a new year provides a refreshing

New Year's resolution season is once again here, and as the ball drops to start 2023, it's a great time to consider ways to make more from your money. After such a horrendous year for the financial

Delaying Social Security can substantially bolster your benefits. Someone who takes Social Security at 70 will receive a monthly check that's about 77% higher than someone who claims at 62. 

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A lot has changed since the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s popped in spectacular fashion. For starters, we're all connected to the internet 24/7 through devices that fit in our pockets.

One thing

Down more than 65% in 2022, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has become an increasingly polarizing cryptocurrency. On one hand, the Bitcoin bears predict that Bitcoin could fall as much as 50% in 2023 before a

Pick the right time frame and just about any investor can look like a genius. Getting a portfolio to outperform long enough to fuel anyone's retirement dreams, though, is an entirely different

Wall Street endured a bad year, with all three major U.S. stock indexes dipping into a bear market. But that's nothing compared to the struggles of the cryptocurrency space, which shed approximately

Seniors on Social Security had a hard time coping with inflation in 2022. And a big reason had to do with the fact that their cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) only came in at 5.9%. Because the rate

For more than 80 years, Social Security has held true to its name and provided some degree of financial security for our nation's retirees. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) and Pinduoduo (NASDAQ: PDD) are two of the largest e-commerce companies in China. Alibaba served 1.3 billion annual active customers globally at the end of fiscal 2022

Shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) are down 47% over the past 12 months and the company's results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, which were released last week, indicate that things will

Unity Software (NYSE: U) investors hope 2023 will be much better for the creativity platform company. This video will discuss whether the stock is a buy for 2023 and beyond.

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You probably don't think about how natural gas gets to your house or who owns the bridges and roads you drive over; you just assume that they will be there. And while you probably don't own a gas

There's no telling what the market has in store for investors in 2023. But as a long-term investor, you don't need a crystal ball or some uncanny ability to predict the future. Regardless of what

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned investor, having a list of potential investments can help you stay organized and on track with your financial goals. These days, I have several exciting

The last year of trading has generally been brutal for electric-vehicle (EV) stocks, and smaller players in the space have been particularly hard hit. From a valuation standpoint, Lucid Group

Inflation, rising interest rates, and other macroeconomic headwinds broadly crushed growth stocks in 2022. Some of that sell-off was justified, since many growth stocks had reached unsustainable

Social Security can be a very mysterious program, and oftentimes it can be difficult to truly figure out how the program works and how benefits for retirees are calculated.

But there are a lot of

The year 2022 will go down in history as a historically bad one for growth stocks. But there's a silver lining. While the growth-heavy Nasdaq Composite index closed out the year down a staggering