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Social Security benefits become available at age 62, and that's the most popular age to claim them. But just because it's possible to get your benefits so early on doesn't mean it's a good idea. In

When will a COVID-19 vaccine be available? How effective will it be? Those are two of the most pressing questions being asked by many with the number of COVID-19 cases rising in much of the U.S. 

Please forgive me for dispensing with the standard buildup of suspense that you're probably accustomed to when reading articles. But I think that the answer to the question in the headline is an

If you think the U.S. will soon legalize marijuana at the federal level, you're not alone. Canopy Growth CEO and former Constellation Brands CFO David Klein expects that it will happen in 2022. I've

Saving for retirement is important. Without independent savings, seniors risk struggling financially when they attempt to live on Social Security alone, especially when we consider that the average

Shares of companies involved in the coronavirus fight have been leading stock market gains over the past few months. By this point, investors are wondering if it's too late to get in on the action

Wall Street suddenly loves HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI), and analysts are sending its stock higher as one after another upgrades their outlook for the company.

But with shares of the clothing

Excitement for Regeneron's (NASDAQ: REGN) potential new coronavirus treatment has been soaring along with the stock's price, and investors are wondering how much further it can climb.

Is Regeneron a

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced investors to reassess their investment philosophies. There has never been a better time to add high-quality names to your portfolio that have done well

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to soar, it's becoming clear the first wave of the pandemic is still with us. The number of new daily infections across the U.S. surged past 66,000 in

While the COVID-19 pandemic caused havoc in many sectors, the marijuana sector has been lucky -- up until now, at least. The chaos and anxiety caused by the pandemic made many people turn toward

With the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc in financial markets, investors want to buy shares of companies with solid underlying businesses that can survive or even profit from downturns --

Stocks rallied last week as investors welcomed the beginning of the second-quarter earnings season. Both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gained

I looked at three stocks to avoid last week, and all three investments did wind up moving lower. The stocks fell between 3% and 27%, with an average decline of 11%. It wasn't easy. One of the three

Buying cheap dividend stocks is a great way to secure better-than-normal dividend yields while also locking in a lower average cost for your investment. That can set you up for some capital gains

The fact that we've landed in a recession is no surprise. From the moment COVID-19 took hold in the U.S., widespread shutdowns have forced millions of Americans into unemployment and caused

Winners tend to keep on winning. And make no mistake about it: DexCom (NASDAQ: DXCM) is a winner.

During its 21 years in business, the medical-device maker has transformed how individuals manage

Airlines were hammered in the coronavirus market downturn, which caught the attention of contrarians and deep-value investors. Many people felt like geniuses for buying on the dip ahead of a May

In today's low-interest-rate, technology-disruption-based economy, growth stocks have been the flavor of the decade. In fact, growth stocks are currently outperforming value stocks by some of the

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) has certainly delivered strong returns for its investors. As the U.S. and the rest of the world has gradually become more cashless, it's been a huge catalyst for payment

For many Americans, 2020 is a year they won't soon forget. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exacted a huge physical and financial toll on our country, with well over 137,000

With the COVID-19 outbreak on a lot of people's minds, it's easy to see how taxes may have fallen by the wayside. But if you missed the recent July 15 filing deadline, you may need to take action

Energy drink veteran Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) is trading 14% higher year to date. That's a 49% rebound from the lows in March and the stock comes with pricey valuation ratios such as 35 times

When stocks are trading near their all-time highs, especially amid a recession, it can be risky to hang on to them. If there's a market crash, investors typically shed their portfolios of their most

You could play it safe. Put your money in assets that aren't likely to lose their value. Maybe you might opt to buy shares of utility companies that enjoy monopolies. 

But not every investor wants