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It's no secret that it has progressively become more difficult for investors to find high-yield investments these days. After all, the current 1.3% yield of the S&P 500 isn't that far off the 1.1%

If you're reading this, then odds are good you already know last year's average monthly Social Security payment was worth $1,559. What you may not realize, however, is that most retired

In the transition to online shopping, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has claimed many victims. With convenience, low prices, and fast shipping on its side, competitors couldn't survive. One area Amazon has

The share price of footwear maker Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX) has increased by more than 120% so far in 2021, but could it have even more upside ahead? In this Fool Live video clip, recorded on Oct. 4

There are several tax-advantaged accounts available that can help you save for retirement. A health savings account, or HSA, is one of the best options available.

While an HSA may not sound like a

After what seems to be like a pump-and-dump scheme, the cryptocurrency Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) has been bid up almost 4,000% since the start of 2021 by meme-stock traders. This cryptocurrency

The Chinese internet giants have been incredible wealth-creators over the past 20 years. Yet this summer, China's tech darlings fell hard -- as in more than 50% hard -- as the Communist Party's

The biotech sector has lagged the market since the start of 2021, with the iShares Biotech ETF up less than 3% compared to the 17% gains seen by the S&P 500 over the same time frame. This year has

Cannabis stocks have fallen from their February highs, in part because investors did not see as much movement in cannabis reform as they had anticipated. The industry benchmark, the Horizons

SmileDirectClub (NASDAQ: SDC) is one of the most heavily shorted stocks on the market. Approximately 37% of the teledentistry company's shares were sold short at the end of September, causing it to

2021 could go down on Wall Street as the year of the meme stock. If you've watched the wild ups and downs of stocks like GameStop (NYSE: GME) or AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC), you might be

There are different approaches to how investors put together their portfolios. Some might opt for high-growth stocks, and others might go heavy on dividends. Successful portfolios typically have a

The restaurant industry has seen major changes over the past decade, especially since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses now need to serve multiple delivery companies while also

For well over a century, investing in the stock market has been one the smartest ways to get rich. While stocks won't be the top-performing investment vehicle every year, the average annual return

It's often said that there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. Well, a near certainty in life is that the cost of goods and services will continue to rise. That's what economists refer to

Social Security only pays the average recipient today about $1,559 a month, so you'll need income on top of that if you want to enjoy your retirement and manage to cover your bills with ease. That's

Who doesn't love a good bargain? In the world of stock market investing, it's a chance to get in at a low price -- and then benefit from gains as years go by. When the market retreats, opportunities

I like the noun version of "yield" a lot more than I like the verb. One means making money. The other means giving up.

Admittedly, I don't have many stocks in my portfolio that pay high dividend

Invest in businesses that are shaping the future. It's usually a pretty good way to make money over the long run.

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) stand out as two companies

Buy low, sell high. You've no doubt heard that investing advice plenty of times. And it has worked well through the years in many cases.

However, there's another approach that also can be quite

For much of the past 19 months, investors have enjoyed a historic run in the broader market. Following the quickest decline of at least 30% in the S&P 500's storied history during the first quarter

Seasoned investors know that occasional market downturns are inevitable -- and also that there's a big, fat upside to them: Great stocks on sale. Ideally, you might keep some of your portfolio in

FedEx (NYSE: FDX) has a 1.3% dividend yield, roughly in line with the S&P 500. Although it increased July's payment by $0.10 per share to $0.75, the board of directors doesn't raise dividends

Contributing to a Roth IRA (individual retirement account) might not be top of mind -- especially when you have other financial obligations keeping you up at night. But if you want to unlock a

Many of the top Canadian-based pot stocks trade on the Nasdaq exchange, including Aurora Cannabis, Hexo, OrganiGram, and Tilray. And soon there will be another in that group: Valens (OTC: VLNCF).