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Is Splunk Stock a Buy?
In today's technology-driven world, businesses are collecting reams of data at a rapid pace and in massive quantities. However, this data remains useless without a way to manage and make sense of
3 Steps to Become a Retirement Millionaire
The number of retirement millionaires reached a record high in February, with around 233,000 investors having at least $1 million stashed in their accounts, according to research from Fidelity
2 Stocks That Turned $1,000 into $500,000
One of the trickiest aspects of investing is knowing which companies to hold for the very long term. The ones that can generate the most wealth for us are the businesses that go from good to great
When (and How) to Tell Your Boss You're Retiring
Retirement isn't just a major change for you; it can also affect your employer in profound ways, especially if you're a key employee.
You don't want to leave on a bad note, so you should always be
Should You Buy This Chinese E-Commerce Stock at Its 52-Week High?
Vipshop's (NYSE: VIPS) stock recently surged to a 52-week high after the Chinese e-commerce company posted impressive fourth-quarter numbers. Its revenue rose 12% annually to 29.3 billion yuan ($4.2
The 1 ETF That's Absolutely Crushing the Coronavirus
The stock market has melted down over the past few weeks, as investors come to grips with the potential for the coronavirus outbreak to have a lasting impact on economic activity across the globe
5 Costs to Plan for During Pregnancy
Raising a child can be very expensive, but the costs actually start well before your bundle of joy is even born. In fact, when I was pregnant with my son last year, I was surprised at all of the
Super Tuesday Delivers a Crushing Blow to Cannabis Reform
In case the mountain of political ads in your mailbox, online, or during television commercial breaks didn't give it away, we're smack-dab in the middle of election season in the United States.
As
33% of Filers Worry About Botching Their Tax Returns. Here's How to Avoid Doing That
Filing taxes can be a daunting prospect, especially if your tax situation is complex or if you're new to the workforce and therefore new to the process. In fact, 33% of filers are worried about
Better Buy: Advanced Micro Devices vs. Intel
Intel and Advanced Micro Devices have remained rivals for more than five decades. For many years, AMD presented the one major obstacle to Intel's dominance as Intel sought to hold the title of the
2 Biotech Stocks to Buy as Coronavirus Fears Tank the Market
Last week, the stock market experienced its worst week since the financial crash of 2008. And while the current week started on a more positive note, uncertainty will remain as long as the COVID-19
AMD Deals a Massive Blow to NVIDIA, But Is It a Buy?
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) is giving NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) sleepless nights. The latest numbers from Jon Peddie Research revealed that AMD ate significantly into NVIDIA's share in the
5 Life Events That Can Affect Your Taxes
You probably share news of major life events like marriage, the birth of a child, or a promotion with your closest friends and family. But there's another interested party you have to keep in the
5 Ways Okta Crushed Its Forecast -- Again
Expectations were high going into Okta's (NASDAQ: OKTA) fiscal 2020 fourth-quarter financial report. The stock had gained more than 68% over the past year on the strength of the company's impressive
Coronavirus Could Destroy These Dying Retailers
The novel coronavirus outbreak that originated in China is in the early stages of spreading in the U.S. There are now more than 200 confirmed cases in the U.S. and at least 12 people have died. Both
What Happens to NBC Universal if the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Are Cancelled Due to Coronavirus?
2020 will be a big year for Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA). Having lost traditional cable customers by the millions the last few years, the company will be testing the internet-streamed TV waters with
Better Buy: Scotts Miracle-Gro vs. Home Depot
Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) and Home Depot (NYSE: HD) have a lot in common. Both companies have similar ties to home maintenance and care (albeit in different ways), both are long-established
Five9 CEO: Cloud Contact Center Adoption Is Just Getting Started
The coronavirus outbreak's impact on supply chains, travel, and consumer-spending habits has likely prompted many investors to reevaluate the resiliency of the business models in their portfolios
The First High-Profile Pot Stock Bankruptcy Is Likely Only Months Away
Things have simply not gone according to plan for marijuana stock investors over the past year. The prevailing issues have been supply shortages and/or bottlenecks in Canada, as well as high tax
3 Reasons Walmart+ May Not Rattle Amazon Prime After All
Just a few days ago I laid out three ways the upcoming Walmart+ service from Walmart (NYSE: WMT) could successfully stunt the growth of Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) all-inclusive Prime platform. While
The Most Important Social Security Chart You'll Ever See
For half of all married senior couples, Social Security provides at least 50% of monthly income. And for about one in five couples, Social Security is the source of 90% or more of retirement funds.
3 Things You Need to Do to Retire Early
Is early retirement a goal of yours? It's something many people strive for. But retiring well ahead of your peers requires lots of planning and even a bit of sacrifice.
The good news? If you commit
Toll Brothers Stock Plunges Amid the Strongest Housing Market in a Decade
Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL) reported earnings on February 25 that missed Wall Street expectations and sent the stock reeling over 16% (in what was admittedly a horrible week for stocks). This is the
3 Tax Breaks Parents Should Take Advantage Of
As any parent knows, raising kids can be extremely expensive. The good news is, most parents are able to get a little bit of help in the form of tax breaks. In fact, parents may be able to qualify
Essential Utilities Takes Environmental Lead in Water, Nears Natural Gas Integration
The S&P 500 declined by double digits in the last week of February as investors grappled with the reality of the coronavirus outbreak. Even if the illness doesn't become the worst-case scenario


