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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

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%

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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%

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

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

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

Who doesn't love a steady stream of dividend income? A little extra money can go a long way toward fulfilling your wants and needs.

But not all dividend stocks can help you achieve that. When

Breaking news: There is a presidential election coming up in a few weeks. One political party will win and another will lose. The noise and attention will be immense up until Nov. 3, but --

Macy's (NYSE: M) is closing at least two of its mall anchor stores and turning them into fulfillment centers. Heading into the all-important holiday shopping season, the move could be seen as a

When you first start saving for retirement, deciding which type of account you'll use is tricky -- Roth IRA or traditional IRA? 

Picking the right investments is a huge part of your investment

Dividend stocks can be a great option for retirees looking to generate some supplemental income. One of the benefits of dividend-paying companies is that they'll often increase their payouts each

Just a few months ago, it looked like the COVID-19 pandemic had kicked Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) growth into overdrive. In the first half of 2020, the video-streaming pioneer's paid subscriber total

No one knows when cruise ships will be sailing out of U.S. ports again, and that's the kind of uncertainty that has been brutal to the cruise line operators. Carnival (NYSE: CCL)(NYSE: CUK) and

Don't look now, but solar energy stocks are crushing the market -- and fossil fuel stocks -- in 2020. This follows years of underperformance by most solar energy stocks and a year when it was feared

Shares of CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) recently dipped after the company reported positive clinical-trial results that were positive, but perhaps not positive enough to outrun the competition

When it comes to enrolling in Medicare, you have choices. You can stick with original Medicare, which includes Parts A, B, and D, or you can sign up for Medicare Advantage, which will act as an

Sports betting is hugely popular with young people. Bleacher Report, a subsidiary of AT&T's Warner Media, estimates that 1 in 3 millennial sports fans places bets. And sports betting companies Penn

In 2020, you can contribute a maximum of $19,500 to your 401(k), or $26,000 if you're 50 or over. Most people don't contribute the maximum amount to these tax-advantaged retirement accounts. But if