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As part of Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) meant to fight inflation, recipients received a 2.8% boost to their benefits beginning Jan. 1. While any COLA is better than

Right now, the energy sector is probably the most complicated area of the stock market for investors. The ongoing war in Iran has disrupted the flow of oil and other materials through the Strait of

It's getting harder and harder to believe that Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) will ever turn things around. The world's most popular meme coin appears to be permanently stuck in the crypto market's

A little over a year ago, A Chinese quantitative hedge fund-turned-AI lab released an advanced AI model called DeepSeek. While there is some debate about exactly how cheaply and on what chips

Warren Buffett led Berkshire Hathaway to market-beating success over six decades, and in recent years, his top holding was one you might not expect. The reason I say this is Buffett doesn't often

Different types of stocks shine in different market environments. The biggest winners in today's market are, unsurprisingly, energy stocks. Iran's disruption of traffic through the critical Strait

Although stocks have handily outperformed all other asset classes (bonds, commodities, and real estate) over the last century, this doesn't mean equities advance in a straight line. Pullbacks and

A timeshare can provide a way to take an annual vacation at a specific property without the financial commitment of full ownership. However, timeshare exit fraud is a serious problem that can lead

Light-duty vehicles travel over 3 trillion miles annually in the U.S., per the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Ride-sharing services typically charge $1 to $2 per mile. So, even if autonomous

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) entered 2026 riding high. The tech giant had delivered solid double-digit gains for three consecutive years, including a spectacular 57% return in 2023. Then, metaphorically

Many retired people end up living on Social Security alone. For some, that's not intentional. It's a matter of not having the means to save in a meaningful way. For others, though, it may boil down

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) are two of the top ways to invest in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. Many investors (like myself) may own both. However, there can only be

Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) stock has endured years of struggle after it peaked in 2021 during the later stages of the pandemic. Since achieving that all-time high, the stock is down by about 78%.

The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) is one of three major U.S. stock market indexes. It includes more than 3,000 companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. The Nasdaq-100, which tracks a

Both Costco (NASDAQ: COST) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) have delivered growth to investors over time. They each sell a wide variety of grocery and essential items as well as general merchandise --

For the first time in well over half a century, trillion-dollar conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) is steaming ahead without Warren Buffett at the helm. The famed Oracle of

Most investors aren't willing or equipped to constantly hover over every stock they own. At the same time, it's usually not wise to ignore where you're putting your money. Fortunately, there is a

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the best-performing stocks in the market for the past five years, up 1,220% over that period. That has helped it grow to become the largest company in the world

Fear is in the air. Sure, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is holding up pretty well in the face of significant uncertainty. However, implied volatility has risen sharply in recent weeks.

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Would you feel anxious if a car with no driver showed up to take you to your destination? If so, you're not alone. A recent survey conducted by legal firm Murphy & Prachthauser found that 7 in 10

Most investors had probably never heard about the Strait of Hormuz until earlier this month. However, they've quickly learned of its importance to oil markets and the global economy after Iran

There may come a time when your child needs a financial boost to reach adulthood. Whether you're retired and receiving Social Security based on your years of work, have become disabled, or have

Late last week, and without much fanfare, your Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) subscription just got a bit pricier. The streaming pioneer simply updated the prices on its website and began sending out email

The crypto market seemed to have found its floor, but it took another downturn over the last week. The Iran war has driven investors toward safer assets, and there are concerns that the Federal

After years of underperforming the market, Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) is one of the bright spots in the tech sector this year. It's up 24% year to date through March 27.

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