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This month, the stock market entered bear market territory for the first time since March 2020. And it doesn't feel like it will recover nearly as quickly as the last bear market, which lasted only

The S&P 500 has fallen 22% from its all-time high, putting the benchmark index in a bear market. Losses of that magnitude can leave even experienced investors feeling rattled, but the worst mistake

Crypto is struggling, but one high profile investor thinks there is more to it.

Mark Cuban has become renowned for his successful venture capitalist career in the early 2000s. He invested in some of

The best advice you can get about preparing for retirement might be from those who've already done it: retirees.

In a new study from the independent Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)

2022 has been a tough year for stocks deemed pandemic winners. A prime example of this is Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU), one of the leading streaming video platforms. At one point since the start of the

Dividend stocks can be a great way to make some passive income. The higher a stock's dividend yield, the more income the investment can produce. 

While investors still need to be cautious when

The stock market hasn't been a happy hunting ground for investors in 2022, but investors willing to look past the volatility could make a fortune if they buy and hold solid companies for a long

The broader market decline over the past five months has left the S&P 500 at a year-to-date loss of 23% and has no doubt left many investors questioning the solidity of their portfolios. If you're

Fight or flight is a natural survival mechanism. But history tells us that holding through periods of volatility is the best way to compound wealth over time. It's tempting to fight a bear market by

Most fintech stocks have taken a beating in this market, but not all of them. One fintech that has flown under the radar is Paychex (NASDAQ: PAYX), a company that provides payroll, human resources

Prices rose 8.6% year-over-year in May 2022, which was more than the 8.3% analyst estimate for the period. And it was also the highest year-over-year increase since December 1981.

This is precisely

As an income and value investor, I'm constantly on the hunt for undervalued stocks that have the potential to grow but also pay a reliable dividend. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are some of

If you're looking for safe dividend stocks to buy and hold, you might be tempted to load up on big names like McDonald's or Coca-Cola. While they have great track records, the former has increased

Retiring amid a potential recession could make anyone's stomach turn, but fortunately, there are ways to maintain your spending levels no matter the economic outlook. With inflation at 40-year

Has all the recent market volatility -- most of it bearish -- motivated you to focus less on the near term and more on the long term? If so, you're not alone. This year's sizable pullback is a

McCormick (NYSE: MKC) investors have some big questions ahead of its earnings report in a few days. Consumer shopping behaviors are shifting due to inflation even as people prioritize experiences

The electric vehicle (EV) market has been stumbling as investors shift much of their attention away from growth stocks and look for safer places to put their money.

But avoiding the EV market

Warren Buffett likes buying businesses. He's also very good at it. You don't become one of the world's richest billionaires and most famous investors without a knack for spotting a solid business

Warren Buffett is better known for not favoring higher-risk stocks. However, since he has turned some of the stock-picking duties over to his lieutenants, Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio has taken on

Even with the S&P 500 down 22% so far this year, there is still no better vehicle for creating wealth than investing in stocks. Gold, bonds, real estate, and certainly cryptocurrencies all fall

If you are looking for passive income but think that renewable energy companies don't fit the bill, you are mistaken. Utilities focused on renewable energy offer a great way to generate regular

Investors are getting scared about the possibility of a recession. They have good cause to feel that way: Inflation is rampant and at 40-year highs, gas prices are at an all-time record north of $5

It's a big misconception that living costs shrink a lot for most seniors. Sure, you might spend less on transportation if you no longer have a job you're required to commute to. And if you manage to

Stocks soared last week, as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) bounced off their lows to gain roughly 6%. Investors became a bit less

Having a million dollars by the time you retire is a good target to aim for in investing. Whether you put that money into dividend stocks that can help generate recurring revenue or you slowly take