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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

Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS) and Qorvo (NASDAQ: QRVO) have a lot in common. Both companies make chips that are used for RF (radio frequency) and mobile applications, rely on the same company

What do you look for when you're looking to buy a dividend stock to help pay for your retirement?

A big dividend, obviously. But perhaps you'd also like a stock selling for a nice price -- cheaper

With a couple of weeks under its belt, it's fair to say that Disney's (NYSE: DIS) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance -- the new ride that the theme park operator opened in Florida, and not to be

Every time Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) ventures into a new business, the targeted industry should worry about the risks of competing against such a disruptive player. For instance, traditional retailers

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) surprised on estimates for the fiscal first quarter 2020, crediting growing demand for memory chips. Shares had a rather turbulent 2018  as the trade war with China

Tax season is almost here, and that means it's time for Americans to look for the best ways to reduce their taxable income to save on their taxes. There are dozens of deductions, credits, and other

During the shopping season, everyone's on the hunt for a bargain. Value investors should keep an eye out, too, for companies that are trading at serious discounts. But just like in shopping, it pays

Most working Americans pay into Social Security, and the program pays around $1 trillion in annual benefits to nearly 68 million people, making it the largest single source of retirement funding in

Millicom International Cellular (NASDAQ: TIGO) is a telecom business with assets in Latin America and Africa. The vast majority of the company's sales and earnings come from its Latin American

With interest rates falling this year, it's gotten a bit tougher for yield-seeking investors to get an attractive payout. Many rate-sensitive investments -- including lots of higher yielding

Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) is a great example of what can happen when you find a promising business while it's relatively small, buy some shares, and hold them for decades. What started as one

One of the most crucial aspects of Amazon.com's (NASDAQ: AMZN) wildly successful Prime membership program is Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), which drives much of Prime's underlying economics. With FBA