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The Department of Justice Is Cracking Down on Social Security Scam Calls
It's all too easy to fall victim to financial scams these days, and if there's one group that's particularly vulnerable, it's seniors.
Typically, what will happen is that an older person will get a
3 Surprising Stocks Hitting New Highs This Week
Earnings season is often a time of big moves for stocks. A lot of companies see their shares shoot higher or lower as fresh financials come out, and we had hundreds of stocks hitting new 52-week
Will There Be Another Tax Refund Scare This Year?
Everybody likes to get money back from the IRS, and as tax season has finally begun, millions of Americans hope that they'll be able to get tax refunds after they file their returns this year. With
Amazon.com: Buy at the High?
Just when you think Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares may have peaked, they keep going. After a 23% gain in 2019, the stock is up 13% so far this year, pushing the online retailer's market
Can Snap Close the ARPU Gap?
Snap's (NYSE: SNAP) average revenue per user, or ARPU, climbed to $2.58 in the fourth quarter. That's up 23% year over year.
However, management insists there's still a long way to go for it to
3 Top Tech Dividend Stocks to Buy in February
In the rapidly evolving tech industry, stable dividends can sometimes be hard to come by. Consumer preferences can quickly shift, technological advances can disrupt incumbents, or companies may need
3 Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2020 and Hold for the Next Decade
History shows that companies that pay dividends tend to outperform the broader market over the long term. High-quality dividend stocks allow investors to take advantage of the power of compounding
Better Marijuana Stock: KushCo Holdings vs. Innovative Industrial Properties
KushCo Holdings (OTC: KSHB) and Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE: IIPR) ranked as two of the best-performing marijuana stocks last month. The performance marked the beginning of a rebound for
Why Rollins Stock Rose 14% in January
Shares of Rollins (NYSE: ROL) jumped 14.4% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The pest control specialist delivered solid fourth-quarter financial results and boosted
Is Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF Stock a Buy?
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI) is an interesting option for investors looking for the ultimate "punt" stock play. In fact, in some ways it is even better than an S&P 500 Index fund
I Was Dead Wrong About Chipotle Stock ... and That's OK
In October 2016, former Fool John Maxfield and I squared off on Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) stock. He believed it had better days ahead of it. I did not.
For the first two years, I felt good about my
ANGI Homeservices Keeps its Focus on the Long-Term
ANGI Homeservices (NASDAQ: ANGI) slid after the home-improvement marketplace largely missed estimates in its fourth-quarter earnings report.
The company, which owns home improvement sites including
Disney+ Has Already Earned a Subscription Price Hike
Disney's (NYSE: DIS) Disney+ is an undeniable juggernaut.
In its first three months, the entertainment giant's new streaming service attracted a whopping 26.5 million monthly subscribers, according
The 3 Biggest Risks Facing Alibaba's Stock
Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) is the largest e-commerce, digital advertising, and cloud platform company in China. Its sprawling ecosystem also includes streaming media platforms, a film studio, a mobile
3 Reasons You Need an Emergency Fund
Unexpected expenses are bound to pop up eventually, whether it's a sudden illness or injury, car problems, a flooded basement, or any other cost you weren't planning for.
Although these types of
A Whopping Number of Older Adults May Be Headed Toward a Financial Disaster
Managing your finances likely isn't the most exciting task on your to-do list, but it's crucial if you want to reach all your financial goals and set yourself up for long-term success.
Whether
Electronic Arts Management Is "Excited" About Its Worst-Performing Segment
While Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is seeing strong growth in its live services business, which includes in-game spending and subscriptions, the video game company's mobile revenue continues to
Walgreens Boots Alliance Is Near Its 52-Week Low: Is Now the Time to Buy?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) isn't off to a good start in 2020. Although last year wasn't great, with the stock down 14% and coming nowhere near the S&P 500's gains of 30%, the stock has
The 4 Biggest Risks Facing Baidu's Stock
Baidu's (NASDAQ: BIDU) stock recently rallied after the Chinese tech giant raised its fourth-quarter guidance ahead of its full earnings report on Feb. 27. It now expects its revenue to rise 5.1%
How to File Your Taxes for Free This Year
Tax season is now well under way, which means if you haven't started gathering your paperwork and combing through your records, it's time to get moving. The good news? Depending on your income
2 Recession-Ready Stocks to Buy Right Now
Many market observers have called for a recession in recent years, but it still hasn't happened. Despite some bumps in the road here and there, the American and global economies continue to hum
3 Stocks You Use Without Thinking About It
Whether you're a farmer, a doctor, or a millionaire living the easy life at home, all of our days are tied to some form of the economy. In conjunction, you are consuming the services of more public
Jeep's New E-Bike Shows Risk in Harley-Davidson's Big EV Bet
That electric bicycle you briefly saw Bill Murray riding on with a groundhog during the Jeep Super Bowl commercial last weekend is real, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE: FCAU) will begin selling
1 Future Dividend Growth Stock to Put on Your Radar
Hess (NYSE: HES) doesn't currently appeal to most dividend investors. Not only is its 1.8% yield right around the average of stocks in the S&P 500, but the oil producer hasn't increased its dividend
2 Stocks With Explosive Gains Potential
Companies that have recently gone public can deliver tremendous returns to investors. These relatively young businesses can often grow at above-average rates for long periods of time -- earnings


