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You've Got to See What the CEOs of JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo Just Said About Bitcoin
To put it mildly, cryptocurrencies are redefining "investment gains" for folks in 2017. Whereas the stock market has traditionally returned 7% a year, inclusive of dividend reinvestment, the....
Here Are the 2017 and 2018 Social Security Earnings Test Limits
Can you work and collect Social Security at the same time? The short answer is "yes, it's possible," but it depends on your age and how much you earn.The Social Security earnings test sets annual....
Artificial Intelligence Investments Aren't Just a Pipe Dream -- Here's Why
Technology stocks often get a lot of attention in a bull market because investor sentiment is high and people are searching for the next big idea that will bring huge gains. Some of that....
This Marijuana Stock Could Be the Biggest Comeback Story of 2018
Insys Therapeutics (NASDAQ: INSY) is one of the most hated biotech stocks on the market today. That's the case, at least, if you use short interest as a proxy for how much investors hate a given....
No Joke: You Can Now Legally Invest in Your Political Party
Life can sometimes be a lot like a Las Vegas casino -- money is bet on everything. Throughout the presidential campaigning of 2016, oddsmakers were taking bets on everything from who would become....
Best Buy Successfully Turned Itself Around, but New Blue Is the Future
Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) shareholders have had reason to cheer lately. Unlike competitors HH Gregg, Circuit City, and Radio Shack, the company has survived the retail shake up, and its stock has....
The Southwest Effect May Not Be All It's Cracked Up to Be
The so-called "Southwest Effect" has been back in the news lately, after Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced that it plans to begin flying to Hawaii next year. This phrase was first coined in....
Here’s the 2018 IRA Contribution Limit
Every year, the IRS announces updated contribution limits and income thresholds for Individual Retirement Accounts, or IRAs. The IRA contribution limit is not changing in 2018, but the income....
Should You Avoid Celgene Stock After Its Big Pipeline Setback?
Even some of the biggest and best have things go wrong every now and then. Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG) has been the best-performing biotech stock over the last five years among big biotechs with market....
3 Stocks That Could Put Alibaba's Returns to Shame
It's rather easy to see why Alibaba Group's (NYSE: BABA) has doubled so far in 2017. The company owns 11% of China's massive $5 trillion retail market, and that is only expected to grow as....
What Is Warren Buffett’s Top Dividend Stock?
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) has a portfolio of dozens of common stocks, many of which were hand-picked by CEO Warren Buffett himself. Buffett is a big fan of reliable dividends,....
Can Calavo Growers Be a Growth Stock?
Avocados are considered a superfood because they're a good source of healthy fats, loaded with dietary fiber, and have catalyzed market-beating returns for Calavo Growers (NASDAQ: CVGW) stock.....
The 4 Biggest Financial Threats to Your Retirement
If you ask most retirees what their biggest concern is about retirement, the cost of healthcare is likely to be at the top of their list. You might not realize that medical expenses are only one....
Can Teva Pharmaceutical's Dividend Even Survive?
Several big-pharma stocks boast high dividend yields. None of them, though, come close to the 7.5% yield that Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TEVA) has recently claimed. Note the use of....
5 Key Drugs Critical to Johnson & Johnson's Future
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) recently shared its third-quarter financial report card with investors, and by all measures, it deserves kudos. However, the stock market rewards investors based....
Why Do So Many People Claim Social Security at 62?
Many Americans count down the days until they're eligible to get their hands on their Social Security benefits. The earliest age for workers to file for Social Security is 62, and it's therefore....
Google's Strategy to Educate the Public About Self-Driving Cars Is Brilliant
As the world moves ever closer to a self-driving future, one company is the current undisputed leader in autonomous driving technology: Waymo, a division spun off from Google parent Alphabet Inc.....
3 High-Yield Stocks to Own in a Market Crash
Nearly a decade has gone by since the last market crash. No one knows when the next one will come, but it will happen sooner or later. But while some stocks plunge dramatically during a market....
3 Top Oil Stocks For October
It's still quite surprising that even more than three years since oil and gas stocks started their 2014 tumble, companies in this industry are still quite cheap. With valuations in so many other....
The 2018 Saver’s Tax Credit: Free Money to Save for Retirement (Seriously)
There are several types of retirement accounts that could get you a tax deduction for your contributions, such as traditional IRAs and 401(k)s. While this is certainly a nice benefit, there's....
This Medicare Solution Could Be Your Best Open-Enrollment Option
Medicare open enrollment is happening right now, and millions of retirees have the opportunity to decide whether to make changes to their coverage. Most people just stick with their current....
How Much Will My Social Security Be In 2018?
Millions of retired American workers rely on Social Security as a significant source of retirement income. While Social Security doesn't increase every year, it will be increasing in 2018.The....
China Races to Catch Up to SpaceX
On Oct. 9, SpaceX completed its 14th satellite launch so far this year, putting 10 satellites into orbit for Iridium. Two days later, SpaceX completed launch No. 15 -- this time for SES -- en....
How Far Along Is Self-Driving Car Technology, Really?
How far along is self-driving technology? When can consumers -- and investors -- expect fully self-driving vehicles to come to market?Those questions are on the minds of a lot of investors these....
Is Raytheon a Buy?
Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) is a strong company with a healthy order book, yet it is also currently trading at a historically high multiple to earnings. So is now a good time to buy?The company is a $24....