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With the stock market falling further after the recent Federal Reserve meeting, it may not seem like there's much to love about the stock market right now. But investors shouldn't forget that the

For investors with a long-term focus, the 2022 bear market provides plenty of buying opportunities. High-quality businesses like Visa and Alphabet are trading at discounted earnings multiples for

The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates by 75 basis points for the third consecutive time and promised to continue raising them for the foreseeable future. The Fed said it "anticipates that

High-yield dividends and energy stocks have gotten renewed focus from investors as interest rates have risen and investors have sought out "safe" stocks. But not all stocks are created equal

Florida is preparing to face what is shaping up to be the fiercest storm to hit the state since 2018, and as of Tuesday morning the tourism hotbed of central Florida is in Hurricane Ian's

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) continues to drop both from highs earlier this month and all-time highs in late 2021. The Merge gave a short-term pop, but that hype is now gone, and it's worth questioning

The bear market has taken its toll over the past year. With the Federal Reserve intent on raising interest rates and stomping out inflation, market participants have done a 180 degree turn -- going

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) just reported healthy fiscal fourth-quarter results, topping most expectations for its top and bottom lines. But investors aren't thrilled. Shares dropped following

Today's video focuses on Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and recent products announced during its 2022 GTC event. Unfortunately, Nvidia's stock price continues to be highly volatile. So I explain why I still

It's time for Carnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) to make its quarterly port of call to the not-so-private island of financial reality. The world's largest cruise line operator will announce results

Did you know that, depending on your total income, as much as 85% of your Social Security benefit can be considered taxable income? In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses

As one of the most successful stock pickers in history, Warren Buffett regularly inspires investors around the world. Some of those folks may be interested to know that Buffett's holding company

Development on Solana's (CRYPTO: SOL) blockchain continues to advance at a rapid rate, and three recent announcements are very bullish for the ecosystem. If companies, competitors, and even

Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) updated investors on its key metrics, highlighting continued headwinds for the metaverse pioneer. The company is reeling from the effects of economic reopening after it thrived

As far as jobs go, mine is pretty great. It's flexible enough to work around my other commitments, and I get to help others learn important money management skills. But even so, I look forward to

An increase in a quarterly dividend payment is something all income investors love to hear about. That's because it means they're collecting more money from their investments. For example, if a

Investors have had to deal with extreme bearishness on Wall Street recently. The S&P 500 hit its lowest level of the year on Monday, as fears about the impact of rising interest rates on bond and

According to Statista, global payment card fraud is a $32 billion problem and is expected to be a $38.5 billion problem by 2027. Riskified (NYSE: RSKD) is a small company aiming to solve this big

Dividend stocks can be foundational to your portfolio and help you build it up year after year. The recurring income that these investments generate can help offset declines elsewhere or allow you

Qualcomm's (NASDAQ: QCOM) first automotive-investor day has brought attention to the company for something other than smartphones. The chip designer has diversified into non-smartphone products

Several tech giants are betting that the metaverse could turn out to be the next hot trend in technology.

The metaverse is widely believed to be the next evolution of the internet, allowing people

Nearly nine in 10 Americans aged 65 and older currently receive Social Security benefits, and the program represents an important source of income for the vast majority of those beneficiaries

Crude oil prices have cooled off considerably in recent months. WTI, the primary U.S. benchmark oil price, was recently around $75 a barrel. That's a dramatic decrease from its peak of over $120 a

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) is one of the largest retailers in the U.S., and its financial results indicate broader market trends. In this video, I will highlight the major implications of Costco's

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) faces headwinds that threaten to decrease revenue and profits. In this video, I will explain these headwinds and what investors should do in response. 

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