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This Is How Much Older Adults Think Retirement Will Cost Each Year
Your senior years may be some of the best of your life, but retirement comes with a hefty price tag. Especially with older adults living longer and general living expenses continuing to climb, you
1 Truth and 1 Misconception About How the Election Will Change Healthcare
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in March 2010 with the goals of increasing health coverage, slowing the growth of rising healthcare costs, and improving the quality of care. The law has had
Forget Trump vs. Biden: Cannabis Investors Should Focus on These Election-Night Results
The U.S. federal election is less than two weeks away. While millions of people will be watching closely to see whether Trump or Biden wins, some people, especially cannabis investors, will be
5 Medicare Myths That Could Destroy Your Retirement
Millions of seniors get health coverage through Medicare, and chances are, you'll rely on it during retirement, as well. But if you don't get your facts straight about Medicare, you could end up
The Top 3 Best Stocks to Buy Now
From an early retirement, to buying a new home, to realizing a dream vacation, picking great stocks can have rippling effects on an investor's financial goals. All that most people have to do is
3 FAANG Stocks to Buy Right Now
Investing in 2020 hasn't been easy. The uncertainty created by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic ushered in a steep bear market decline during the first quarter, which was followed by
5 Reasons Not to Worry About Another Stock Market Crash
Another stock market crash is coming. That's not hyperbole. Stock market crashes are predictable. Since 1950, the S&P 500 has crashed, or lost at least 10% of its value, on 38 occasions -- once
Better Coronavirus Stock: Moderna vs. Pfizer
Only two coronavirus vaccines have a realistic possibility of becoming available by the end of 2020. Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) makes one of the vaccine candidates in the running. Pfizer (NYSE: PFE)
3 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now
Investing isn't always easy. At least, investing in a way that gives you a good shot at achieving your financial goals isn't. This is definitely the case for those who want to buy stocks that
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit in 2021
For tens of millions of Americans, there isn't a program that bears more importance to their financial well-being than Social Security.
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), 62% of
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks dropped last week as investors digested a flood of earnings reports and reacted to the shifting outlook for new economic stimulus support for the U.S. economy. Both the Dow Jones Industrial
3 Stocks to Build Your Portfolio Around
Building an investment portfolio can be compared to the construction of a building. A building comes up brick by brick after a solid foundation is laid, ensuring that the structure can stand up to
4 Unstoppable Stocks to Own in the New Bull Market
Whether you're a novice or someone who's been investing for decades, we can all agree that it's been a wild year on Wall Street. We've witnessed the fastest bear market decline in history, as well
The 4 Basic Options Investments
Options may seem like an incredibly complicated investment tool. And certainly, if you're not careful with them, you can put yourself in a situation with options where you could lose more than 100%
What's the Timeline for FDA Emergency Use Authorization of Coronavirus Vaccines?
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX) should know very soon if their coronavirus vaccine candidate BNT172b2 works. The two companies expect to be able to file for Emergency Use
Intel's Data Center Business Disappoints in Q3
Shares of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) tanked yesterday after the company reported disappointing third-quarter earnings results. Investors were rattled by a 7% drop in Data Center Group (DCG) revenue, one
7 Social Security Facts Every Retiree Must Know
When you think of Social Security, a number of thoughts may pop up in your mind -- some good and some bad. While it is not without flaws, Social Security is the biggest social program in America
3 Reasons You Shouldn't Invest Like Warren Buffett
The premise makes enough sense. By doing things the same way legendary investor Warren Buffett does them, you should be able to (more or less) mirror his results.
Chasing the Oracle of Omaha's
Verizon's 4.4% Dividend Yield Remains One of the Best in Tech
Though shares have turned in an unimpressive negative 6% return this year, Verizon's (NYSE: VZ) business has been a stable staple. That was on display once again in Q3 2020, with net new wireless
American Airlines Earnings: More Bad News
Pretty much every major airline has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic this year. But in the U.S., industry laggard American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) has struggled more than its rivals, due to
Polaris Industries Boat Business Will Make a Big Splash This Quarter
Investors should expect Polaris Industries' (NYSE: PII) boat business to make waves when the powersports vehicle manufacturer reports its third-quarter earnings next week.
The boating industry has
60% of Retirement Savers Who Made This Financial Decision Regret It
According to a report from advisory firm Edelman Financial Engines, 60% of retirement savers who've borrowed money from their 401(k) regret the decision to tap those retirement funds. As well, 80%
Tesla Cybertruck: Better Than What Was Unveiled?
General Motors (NYSE: GM) made a splash this week when its GMC brand revived its hummer with all-new guts: battery-powered electric motors. The truck's specs were impressive. The top-end version of
Where Things Stand in the Coronavirus Vaccine Race
From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many have looked to the promise of a vaccine to prevent infection by the novel coronavirus. Vaccines typically take years to develop before they
Here's How Couples Can Save for 2 Retirements on 1 Income
If you're married to someone who isn't earning a paycheck right now, or you're the one who isn't working, you still have two retirements to plan for. But to fund a retirement account, you need to


