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COVID-19 stimulus checks worth up to $1,200 per adult and $500 per dependent have now been delivered to most Americans. These direct payments aimed at helping people cope with the effects of

When planning for retirement, fewer than one-third of Americans are taking the costs of healthcare into account. Sadly, if you're not among the minority of people considering how you'll cover your

Let's not mince words here: If you're a recent shareholder of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH), Carnival Corp. (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK), or Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL), you probably bought

The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the stock market and the U.S. economy. Earlier this year, the S&P 500 experienced its worst quarter since 2008, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average

Though Warren Buffett has been the target of doubters and naysayers of late, there is no denying his long-term track record, or that of his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE:

COVID-19's U.S. impact has been much more than health-related. The pandemic has also sent unemployment levels through the roof, shuttered small businesses left and right, and plunged our economy

Merger and acquisition activity within the cannabis industry has been rare these days, especially as companies are focusing more on reducing costs than they are looking for ways to expand. However

With bond yields in the basement, many income-seeking investors are gravitating to dividend stocks because of relatively high yields in the category and a lack of viable alternatives. Not every

Millions of coronavirus stimulus checks have been sent to Americans, but not everyone has received their portion of the COVID-19 money authorized by the CARES Act. In fact, a new report given to the

We're now a summer removed from the day that Blue Apron Holdings (NYSE: APRN) and Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) became partners. The provider of gourmet meal kits teamed up with the fast-growing

As COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, spread throughout the world, researchers have been testing both old and new treatments in attempts to find a cure. One that has drawn

One of the lessons that became clear during the recent bear market is that not all stocks are created equal. The widespread concern about the COVID-19 pandemic gave rise to the fastest bear market

If you've ever donated to a nonprofit, you know how rewarding it is to contribute to a worthy cause. Nonprofit health organizations bridge the gap between public and private resources by

When the internet becomes infatuated with a stock, that's a red flag for long-term investors, but it's not always a sign that you should stay away. Genius Brands (NASDAQ: GNUS) has been the subject

Let's face it: Some companies that are receiving a lot of hype right now about their COVID-19 programs won't have staying power. Small biotechs claiming to have a game-changing treatment on the way

For years, experts have warned that Social Security is in serious financial trouble. In fact, the most recent projections from the Social Security trustees indicated the program's trust fund will

It's easy for investors in Ford (NYSE: F) and General Motors (NYSE: GM), or other automakers, to brush off Hertz's (NYSE: HTZ) recent bankruptcy thinking it has no effect on the manufacturers. But

Genetic and diagnostic testing start-ups are at the forefront of providing health information as a service for consumers. As is frequently the case in emerging markets, no two testing start-ups have

Warren Buffett isn't winning so far in 2020. Shares of his beloved Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) are underperforming the S&P 500 index by around 15%. Most of the individual stocks

Millions of Americans have been hurt financially by COVID-19, and while there's been an initial round of relief in the form of a one-time stimulus payment, for many people, it just isn't enough

Although many businesses are beginning to reopen, millions of Americans are still unemployed or at risk of being laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An additional 1.5 million Americans filed for

It's no secret that helping patients manage diabetes has become a huge market. That's to be expected, since more than 1 out of 10 Americans suffer from the chronic disease.

Two companies at the

Early retirement has been in the news a lot lately, with stories of 30- and 40-somethings socking away half of their income in the hopes of leaving the workforce well ahead of their peers. But not

For the past 80 years, Social Security has been a financial rock for retired workers. Today, it's responsible for providing a benefit to almost 46 million retirees each month, with over 15 million

If you're looking for a get-rich-quick scheme, this isn't going to be your cup of tea. Making a lot of money in a really short amount of time is possible, but involves taking on such a high level of