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Investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) doesn't have to mean that you're investing in the entire market or that you have exposure to hundreds of stocks. ETFs have evolved over the years, and can

Most non-retired Americans are underfunded for their senior years, according to a new survey from real estate research company Anytime Estimate.

The study surveyed 1,002 non-retired Americans in May

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has been stuck in the mud, but is the stock a buy now? Alphabet, the parent company of Google, will initiate a 20-for-1 stock split after market close on

Today's video focuses on the numerous price target reductions Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) received on July 12. In the video, I also discuss a recent report by IDC

When stocks tumble, it can be a buying opportunity. But that's not always the case. Last year, meme stocks rose to ridiculous valuations. Many stocks are now plummeting back to Earth. In some cases

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock may have lost nearly half of its value in 2022, but investors shouldn't forget that the graphics specialist has been a big winner over the past decade. Shares of Nvidia

When you retire, you'll decide whether to stay where you are or relocate. You'll want to give this decision very careful thought because it can have a big impact on how much of your Social Security

Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, have been a part of the investment world for years, but to say they surged in popularity in 2020 and 2021 would be an understatement. Seeking to

Shares of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are currently down by 34% so far this year. Investors are rightfully concerned about the impact of rising inflation on the company's logistics and labor costs. The

Given the pullback in shares for cannabis companies this year, it's not easy to find stocks in the sector with apparent explosive growth ahead, but NewLake Capital Partners (OTC: NLCP), Cronos Group

The semiconductor industry was hit hard in the first half of 2022. As measured by the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SOXX), chip stocks are down an average of 35% so far this year, compared to a

There are about four dozen stocks in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) closely watched stock portfolio, but it is rather top-heavy. In fact, Berkshire's top 10 stock holdings make up

This has been a frustrating year for investors, but companies that continue to grow revenue and profits are in the best position to reward shareholders with higher stock prices over time. Great

You'll often hear that it's important to save independently for retirement during your career. And that's definitely good advice.

Once you retire, you don't want to end up too reliant on Social

Most people have dreams for retirement, which could range from traveling the country in an RV to spoiling grandkids. These plans cost money, though, and you'll want to make sure you have plenty of

Including my retirement accounts, standard brokerage account, and custodial accounts I maintain for my kids, I own about 50 stocks altogether. And when earnings season arrives, I'll be eager read

It's no secret the stock market is having a rough year. The technology sector has been crushed especially hard, with the Nasdaq-100 index nursing a loss of 27% in 2022, placing it firmly in a bear

Fears over slowing economic growth have caused traders to sell the oil and gas sector in recent weeks. However, that has likely opened up some opportunities. Many U.S. shale producers can profit

It's easy to get excited about investing in a bull market. Indexes and stocks are going strong. If you're new to investing, quick gains could encourage you to stick with it. And if you've been

Most seniors will rely on Social Security benefits to some degree in retirement, so it's wise to make the most of them.

In 2022, the maximum you can receive in benefits is $4,194 per month. But for

The pharmaceutical industry is chock-full of companies that offer attractive dividends. AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) especially stand out. They're two of the largest

When you're on a fixed income, safe and steady is what you want. Unfortunately, it's not always what you get.

Millions of Americans have been in danger of facing retirement benefit cuts in the

If you are building a diversified portfolio, you'll want to add some exposure to the energy sector. The high price of oil today, while the broader market is struggling, shows why this could be

Investing for retirement doesn't have to be, and shouldn't be, hard. You don't have to spend lots of time researching and investing in individual companies; you can just rely on exchange-traded

There's no nice way to dress it up. This has been a rotten year for tech investors.

The tech-laden Nasdaq Composite index has tumbled by 29% since hitting an all-time high last November. Even those