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Social Security Beneficiaries Just Got Some Bad News
Social Security Beneficiaries Just Got Some Bad News

Uncertainty is a natural part of the retirement planning process. You can't predict how long you'll live or how much you'll spend annually. But at least in the past, retirees have been able to count

2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist This Month, and 1 to AvoidPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist This Month, and 1 to Avoid

He may no longer be Berkshire Hathaway's CEO and resident stock-picker. There's no denying, however, that Warren Buffett's fingerprints are still all over the conglomerate's current portfolio.

If

Is It Too Late to Buy Realty Income Stock?
Is It Too Late to Buy Realty Income Stock?

After years of little movement, conditions have finally improved for shares of Realty Income (NYSE: O). Thanks to a recent surge in the stock price, it is trading at its highest point in almost

2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Sell Before They Fall 40% and 55%, According to Wall Street AnalystsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Sell Before They Fall 40% and 55%, According to Wall Street Analysts

In the past year, shares of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) have nearly doubled, and shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) have more than quadrupled. But certain Wall Street analysts think

Prediction: The Trump Bull Market Will Soon End -- and More Than 150 Years of Historical Precedent Explains WhyPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Quarry, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-YQuR80w6IvxjemEoWYDXbEZo.png?st=2023-10-15T10%3A03%3A37Z&se=2023-10-15T12%3A03%3A37Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-10-14T14%3A03%3A01Z&ske=2023-10-15T14%3A03%3A01Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=/3q45HS%2B7KQiNIRh0W63diwmt7u%2BeQQMkMTkhvmYMtE%3D
Prediction: The Trump Bull Market Will Soon End -- and More Than 150 Years of Historical Precedent Explains Why

From a numbers perspective, Wall Street is booming with President Donald Trump in the White House. During his first, non-consecutive term (Jan. 20, 2017 – Jan. 20, 2021), the ageless Dow Jones

2 Cryptocurrencies to Buy With $1,000 While They're Cheap, and 1 to Avoid for Now:
2 Cryptocurrencies to Buy With $1,000 While They're Cheap, and 1 to Avoid for Now

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down by 24% during the past 12 months, whereas Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) fell by 10% and Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) declined by 71% in the same period.

But a steep markdown only

4 Top Stocks Long-Term Investors Should Buy in March
4 Top Stocks Long-Term Investors Should Buy in March

March 2026 is giving long-term investors something rare: legitimate market and company pullbacks despite some accelerating fundamentals. That suggests opportunities to grab onto.

These four

What Target's New CEO Michael Fiddelke Is Overestimating About American Consumers Right NowPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Fashion store, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.theapi.app/temp/4103ce22-87d6-4bef-ba44-0baf5ab280bb.png
What Target's New CEO Michael Fiddelke Is Overestimating About American Consumers Right Now

Investors believe in Target's (NYSE: TGT) turnaround plan. That's the takeaway from the stock's near-7% gain following Tuesday's unveiling of said plan, anyway. Despite reporting a 13th consecutive

The Stock Market Drops as Oil Prices Flash a Warning Last Seen in 2022. History Says This Will Happen Next.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Gas company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://img.theapi.app/temp/01083d82-021d-4573-8c40-0e836a0771d6.png
The Stock Market Drops as Oil Prices Flash a Warning Last Seen in 2022. History Says This Will Happen Next.

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), a benchmark for the U.S. stock market, more or less traded sideways through the first two months of the year. Its lackluster performance was due in large part to

New CEO Greg Abel's 18-Page Letter to Shareholders Is an Unprecedented Look Into the Future of Berkshire Hathaway. 3 Things Investors Should KnowPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Reinsurance company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-bSRc7PrRT00tZTDNf9SggMTD.png?st=2023-05-06T18%3A48%3A49Z&se=2023-05-06T20%3A48%3A49Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-06T00%3A38%3A49Z&ske=2023-05-07T00%3A38%3A49Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=3seGuy7NQJX9RXUOWr6XArANokWXlKqwnEJxEHfdbSY%3D
New CEO Greg Abel's 18-Page Letter to Shareholders Is an Unprecedented Look Into the Future of Berkshire Hathaway. 3 Things Investors Should Know

New Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) CEO Greg Abel officially kicked off his tenure as the large conglomerate's new chief with an 18-page letter to shareholders, officially replacing the

Mortgage Rates Finally Dropped Below 6% -- Here's When Retirees Should Act and When to WaitPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Hedge fund, neutral atmosphere, photo by Charlie Waite: https://img.theapi.app/temp/95282efd-f725-49c0-be40-aa74627f7ccc.png
Mortgage Rates Finally Dropped Below 6% -- Here's When Retirees Should Act and When to Wait

On Feb. 28, mortgage rates did something they hadn't done for more than three years: drop below the 6% mark.

Mortgage rates have been dropping since the start of the year. But the last time rates

Paramount Beat Netflix in the Battle for Warner Bros. Here's Who Really WonPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Paramount Beat Netflix in the Battle for Warner Bros. Here's Who Really Won

After months of uncertainty, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) investors got the news they've been waiting for. Late last week, the company walked away from a potential bidding war with Paramount Skydance

Could Investing $1,000 in Chipotle Mexican Grill Make You Richer?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Retail store, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/bda07ced-e79e-4489-b731-ada601660c8e.png
Could Investing $1,000 in Chipotle Mexican Grill Make You Richer?

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has a lot of work to do to win back the hearts of the investment community. Shares have fallen 46% from their all-time high in June 2024 (as of March 4). Besides

From Parlays to Altcoins: Why Treating Crypto Like Sports Bets Could Be the Fastest Way to Lose -- and How a Real Investing Mindset Changes the Odds
From Parlays to Altcoins: Why Treating Crypto Like Sports Bets Could Be the Fastest Way to Lose -- and How a Real Investing Mindset Changes the Odds

At times, making crypto predictions on platforms such as Polymarket or Kalshi can feel a lot like sports betting. Instead of rooting for your hometown team to come away with the victory, you're

The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is one of several entry-level companies looking to commercialize electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology. For much of 2025, eVTOL stocks were a hot

2 Tech Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next DecadePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
2 Tech Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

The technology sector has been a boon for investors, but the arrival of artificial intelligence (AI) has been a mixed blessing. AI boosted the fortunes of some companies, yet for others, the tech

3 Reasons to Buy Caterpillar Stock in 2026Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Aerospace components, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/3938f51e-9b01-45a9-aed1-ff9d047063fc.png
3 Reasons to Buy Caterpillar Stock in 2026

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) is an iconic company with a huge portfolio of earth-moving products. In 2025, the company generated $67.6 billion in sales and $19.06 in adjusted earnings per share. The

This Top Growth Stock to Buy in March Fell 6% This Week, but Is Up More Than 200% in Just 3 Years
This Top Growth Stock to Buy in March Fell 6% This Week, but Is Up More Than 200% in Just 3 Years

Shares of Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ: IBKR) took a 6% hit this week.

For recent buyers, the sudden drop might feel like whiplash. But zooming out tells a vastly different story. Long-term investors

Forget Tilray: This Cash‑Flow Monster Can Outlast Every Cannabis Hype Cycle
Forget Tilray: This Cash‑Flow Monster Can Outlast Every Cannabis Hype Cycle

Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) is one of a handful of public marijuana companies. To be fair, the company's approach has shifted materially in the past few years, as it looks to become a brand

3 Things Retirees Must Know Before Taking a Mortgage at Today's Lower RatesPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/6a5872d8-cc25-46f8-b436-bf3db1953908.png
3 Things Retirees Must Know Before Taking a Mortgage at Today's Lower Rates

Mortgage rates have been frustratingly high for the past few years, so much so that many would-be buyers are opting to sit out the market rather than pursue their homeownership dreams.

But lately

The Bettors on Polymarket Don't Think Bitcoin Will Hit $150,000 in March. Here's What I Think.:
The Bettors on Polymarket Don't Think Bitcoin Will Hit $150,000 in March. Here's What I Think.

It can be fun to see what the general sentiment is about the odds of an asset you own reaching a flashy price target. In that vein, on Polymarket, a major prediction market, the crowd as I write

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right NowPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Aerospace components, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/3938f51e-9b01-45a9-aed1-ff9d047063fc.png
The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

Dividend investors often get too caught up with yield and don't pay enough attention to dividend growth. That's a big risk if you hope to live off your dividend income in retirement. If you add

Oil and Gas Stocks Are Surging, but Nvidia Is Still Worth Double the S&P 500 Energy Sector. Are Energy Stocks Undervalued?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal company, neutral atmosphere, photo by Galina Stepanova: https://img.theapi.app/temp/0e838f13-fa33-4583-92e9-bf3375dacf70.png
Oil and Gas Stocks Are Surging, but Nvidia Is Still Worth Double the S&P 500 Energy Sector. Are Energy Stocks Undervalued?

Even before factoring in Monday's monster surge in oil and gas stocks, the energy sector was already up 24.2% year to date compared to just 0.5% for the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). Sectorwide

Is Fluor Stock a Buy Now?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Janitorial service, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/4d4e885c-79e9-4b8f-bd91-e9721cd7c2e9.png
Is Fluor Stock a Buy Now?

There are a lot of projects ahead for Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR). The engineering, procurement, and construction company has billions in contracts on the docket for 2026, but the stock has still

Is Netflix Stock Going to $150?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Is Netflix Stock Going to $150?

After falling in the second half of 2025, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock is on an upsurge as it returns to the $100 per share level. The failure of the deal to buy Warner Media assets from Warner Bros