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Many people look forward to retirement for one big reason: not having to work. And after spending years in the labor force, it's understandable that seniors would want a break.

Unfortunately, many

Talks on a potential National Basketball Association return heated up over the holiday weekend. ESPN broke news about NBA teams restarting their season this July. To limit travel and exposure to the

The 2019-2020 NBA season has remained in limbo since the league suspended its schedule in mid-March. One solution that has been gaining steam in recent weeks is to conclude the regular season -- and

Social Security provides the foundation of most Americans' retirement plans, but even the Social Security Administration admits that the program doesn't provide enough for a comfortable retirement

Lithium producer Albemarle (NYSE: ALB) is getting hit across its diversified portfolio today. The impact of widespread COVID-19-related shutdowns is set to linger into the second quarter, and likely

When a loved one dies, any leftover IRA funds they had goes to whomever they labeled as beneficiaries. If you're a beneficiary, you have to decide how you're going to use it -- a decision that's a

Clorox (NYSE: CLX) stock has enjoyed an unexpected surge thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. As panic set in related to the contagion, consumers cleared stores of consumer staples, and stocks like

Preparing for a financially secure retirement is more important than ever, especially with the coronavirus causing economic chaos. 

But a recent survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute

Last week was a terrible one for Chinese tech stocks, as the U.S. Senate passed the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCA). If passed by the House of Representatives and then signed into

Even as America begins reopening for business, ascertaining the root cause of the COVID-19 pandemic that literally shut down almost the entire world for two months could devolve into an escalating

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit cash-strapped seniors hard. Many have watched their retirement portfolios plummet, and they've been unable to make up for it because they cannot go to work to earn more

The coronavirus pandemic is causing all kinds of havoc for individuals and businesses. Over 30 million people have filed for unemployment benefits in the U.S., and the country faces a major

A year ago, pandemic personal finance was a topic only discussed by doomsday theorists. But times have changed, and now we're all familiar with the economic, social, and financial ravages brought on

There are a great number of businesses that come and go over the years. As investors, we should continuously search for businesses that have staying power, as this allows them to thrive over the

The concept of financial scams isn't a new one, and unfortunately, seniors tend to be particularly prone to them in general. Introduce a pandemic, and you have the makings for financial ruin among

Shares of JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) have been on a tear in 2020 as China's No. 1 direct online seller is up 42% year to date. As a Chinese company, JD escaped the sell-off that racked the U.S. stock

Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE: BNY) is not your typical bank in that it is not a commercial bank that relies on loans for income, or an investment bank that facilitates mergers and acquisitions

Choosing a database to power your most important applications is a strategic decision with long-term consequences. Given the gravity of this choice, why would any business go with a 50 year-old

Travel and tourism are arguably the hardest-hit sectors of the economy during the coronavirus pandemic as governments around the world have instituted lockdowns and travel restrictions to slow the

The COVID-19 crisis is hitting Americans hard. Whether you've lost your job, your income has decreased, or you're grappling with higher expenses, you may be desperate to increase your personal cash

Though earnings season is just about over, there are still some laggards reporting their quarterly results. One of the most interesting stocks to watch this week will be Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA), a

You could ask 100 different analysts what they think about buying and selling stocks during COVID-19, and you might just get 100 different opinions. That's what's great about tracking hedge funds

Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) built its brand in the streaming music space. The subscription service, which also offers a free, ad-supported option, has long been a go-to source for licensed music from

In a matter of a couple of months, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has done the unthinkable. It's brought an unceremonious end to the longest economic expansion in history, as well

There's a new kid on the investing block that's making headlines. It's the practice of buying fractional shares of stock to build high-quality, diversified portfolios with a lower upfront cost.

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