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The defense industry begins 2020 in a similar climate as the one that existed at the beginning of the last decade. The U.S. government is divided, leading to budget uncertainty and the risk of

This was supposed to be the year that marijuana stocks went from being perceived as a speculative investment to something that long-term investors would be proud to add their portfolios. And it

Tens of millions of Americans routinely have more money taken out of their paychecks in tax withholding than they owe in taxes. That means that every spring, many taxpayers get their returns filed

Has there been a lot of hype about CRISPR gene editing? Absolutely. But while the hype might have been overdone in some cases, the reality is that there's significant potential for CRISPR (which

Every industry has companies that qualify as "haves" and others that are "have nots." In genetic testing, Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) definitely belongs in the former category this year, with its

What kinds of stocks hold the potential to double your money? Given enough time, nearly any stock could achieve the goal. But if you're looking for gains of 100% or more within a few years, you'll

Chances are, Social Security will serve as a major income source for you once you enter retirement, so it's essential to claim benefits at the right time. You're allowed to sign up for benefits once

Weight Watchers International (NASDAQ: WW) shares rose after the company announced that Oprah Winfrey has extended her partnership deal with the company. She will continue to be on WW's board of

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) is a different business from what it was a decade ago. The growth strategy has shifted from a focus on new game releases to year-round engagement through

Saving for retirement is one of the most important ways that you can prepare for your financial future. When you stop working, nearly all of your income dries up. Although you may qualify to receive

Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) is one of the largest energy drink producers in the world, and its market share puts it in the top three manufacturers and distributors of energy drinks, with its

In June 2017, Nike (NYSE: NKE) was struggling. The stock had slumped over the previous two years as it lost market share to adidas, whose stock more than doubled during that time.

To turn around its

We all have those expenses we tend to go overboard on. For some people, it's gadgets. For others, it's travel. Here are three categories I tend to spend a lot on -- and why I think it's OK that I

Two big retailers. Two different directions. That's the story for Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) in 2019. Walgreens stock has slumped by 14% while Walmart's shares

Crude oil has been scorching hot this year, rallying more than 30% through mid-December. Fueling that big gain has been the efforts of producers such as OPEC to keep a lid on supply and support

The average person will pocket $1,503 per month in Social Security income in 2020, but millions of retired workers will receive $1,000 per month or less. Will you wind up collecting more in benefits

Before you retire, it's imperative that you're financially prepared to support yourself. But according to an Aon survey, most people won't be ready to do that until pretty late in life. In fact

Unexpected expenses can derail your finances, and they are far too common. These surprise costs take many forms, from car repairs to appliances that need to be replaced. But one especially common

Saving for retirement is crucial. Without a healthy nest egg, you'll risk a host of financial struggles during retirement. And if you're planning to live on Social Security by itself, you'd better

A new year is on the way. With it comes plenty of excitement... and perhaps some nervousness for investors. No one knows what the stock market will do in 2020. After the longest bull run ever and

This year started off as a happy one for Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) investors. The Canadian marijuana stock skyrocketed in early January and soared more than 90% by late April. And then the bottom

The goal of tax planning is to pay as little as you can to Uncle Sam. Unfortunately, some tax planning is complicated and expensive to implement, and it doesn't make sense to spend huge amounts of

Buying a stock near its 52-week low can be a good way to ensure you don't overpay for your investment, though it doesn't always mean it's a good value. When stocks fall to their 52-week lows, it can

Your 70th birthday is a milestone worth celebrating. And if it's arriving in the coming year, here are a few financial matters worth contemplating.

Many seniors sign up for Social Security well in

There's arguably not a social program on the planet that does more for retired workers than Social Security. This is a program that doles out 64 million benefit checks each month, 70% of which wind