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Disney's (NYSE: DIS) on-demand streaming service, Disney+, is the most serious threat yet to Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) streaming supremacy.

Disney+'s impressive launch speaks to the value of its

If there's one piece of financial advice that is touted ad nauseam, it's that it's crucial to save as much as you can to prepare for retirement.

There's a good reason why this advice is thrown

With the debut of its streaming service in 2007, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) caused a paradigm shift in the way viewers watch entertainment. Since then, the field has become cluttered with competitors

The Buckle (NYSE: BKE) is a specialty apparel retailer with an impressive dividend and an improving sales story. After a few years of declining revenue, the company has shown revenue stabilization

Contributing to a health savings account, or HSA, is a great way to not only lower your taxes, but also help ensure that you have the money to cover near-term and long-term healthcare costs. But if

Last year was supposed to be when marijuana stocks proved their worth to Wall Street by translating substantial sales growth into recurring profits. Unfortunately for these companies, and their

The 2019 holiday shopping season is a wrap, and early indications are that the American consumer is not only alive and well but spending generously. Through November, the U.S. Census Bureau reported

If you've already retired or are just beginning to focus on planning for retirement, you're bound to find lots of advice from lots of people on what to do. Some of that advice will probably include

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has grown steadily over the years with a total of 2,546 stores at the end of September 2019. The burrito and taco specialist dishes up delicious meals in its

There are a lot of reasons to love 401(k)s: They have higher contribution limits, the money comes right out of your paycheck every month so you don't have to remember to transfer it, and your

Investing legend Peter Lynch once wrote that individual investors can beat the market if you "invest in what you know." That adage is certainly true for certain household name brands, and proof that

In retirement, you can say goodbye to bosses, time clocks, and unpleasant office meetings -- but you cannot escape taxes. Uncle Sam wants a chunk of your retirement income, whether it comes from

Seniors on Medicare are generally familiar with its annual open enrollment period, which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. But if you're enrolled in Medicare Advantage, there's a new set of dates

Shares of Seattle Genetics (NASDAQ: SGEN), a pioneer in developing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) to treat cancer, soared 102% in 2019, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. That

There are plenty of high-yield dividend stocks that I wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole. Their business models are shaky. The dividend is in jeopardy of being slashed. Many high-yield dividend

It might sound crazy at first, but some taxpayers really look forward to the beginning of tax season. But in most cases, it's not because they particularly like the tax filing process. Rather, when

For the better part of a decade, the world has waited for SpaceX to deliver on its promise to provide high-speed internet from space. The wait is finally over.

Broadband satellite internet is here

The typical employee needs to save 16% of income -- including an employer match -- starting at age 25 to have enough to retire at 67, according to the 2018 Retirement Income Adequacy Study from the

The cannabis industry has taken investors on a roller coaster ride over the past couple of years. And while some investors earned terrific profits, many incurred significant losses. Finding a middle

If you're unhappy with your savings, you're no doubt in good company. But bemoaning your financial struggles will only get you so far if your goal is to actually shape up and save more. A better bet

2019 was a great year for stock investors. The S&P 500, a good proxy for the U.S. stock market, delivered 31% in total returns. That was one of the best years in the past decade, and a strong bounce

There's little denying the importance of Social Security for retired workers. According to a recent survey from Gallup, 57% of current retirees lean on their retirement benefits as a "major" source

Stocks rose last week, as both the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) gained almost 1 percentage point. The increase allowed both indexes to reach new

We're now less than a week away from the moment of truth for Disney's (NYSE: DIS) original theme park resort. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will open at Disneyland on Jan. 17, and if the

Early retirement isn't only for the wealthy, and it doesn't always make your life more relaxing and enjoyable. Every year, people are forced out of the workforce earlier than they planned because of