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Is Private College Out of Reach for You? Maybe Not
Students who attend private colleges are often forced to take on loads of debt to achieve that goal. And while public universities are by no means cheap, they're generally less expensive than....
Driverless Cars: Is This the Best Stock Investors Are Missing?
Ready or not, here they come. Driverless cars are the future and they're likely to be here in some form more quickly than you think. It's a megatrend that automotive companies, as well as....
Investing in Venture Capital: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you want to get in on the ground floor of some of the most exciting business ideas available, investing in venture capital can be your gateway to a whole new world of investment opportunities.....
3 Quotes That Tell Electronic Arts' Growth Story
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) has been riding momentum in the broader video-game industry and benefiting from efforts to improve the quality of its output that kicked off under CEO Andrew Wilson in....
How Does the Powerball Annuity Work?
Powerball jackpot winners have two options when it comes to collecting their prize -- a lump-sum cash payment that's less than the advertised jackpot, or an annuity that spreads the entire prize....
Love Dividends? Here's 2 Stocks You Might Want to Buy
Dividends are a key feature of my investment approach. They not only provide a return on my investment (without the need to sell my stock holdings), but they also give me an indication of when it....
Will IBM Stock Ever See $200 Again?
It's been four years since shares of International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) sat above $200. A post-financial crisis rally drove IBM stock to new all-time highs, but a seemingly endless....
HPE CEO Whitman Didn't Leave for Uber -- but She Still Might Depart This Fall
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) investors may have relaxed too soon.While HPE CEO Meg Whitman won't be the new Uber CEO, sources told the Wall Street Journal that she is making arrangements....
New Study Says This One Thing Will Cost You $275,000 During Retirement
When planning for retirement, most people only factor in the day-to-day costs when calculating how much they'll need to spend their golden years comfortably. As you budget your retirement to gauge....
3 PR Scandals Creating Intriguing Buying Opportunities
If you're an investor, arguably the last thing you want or expect to see from any of the companies you own is a scandal or public relations nightmare. But let's face the facts: It happens from....
Regeneron's Dupixent Takes Another Step Toward Blockbuster Status
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: REGN) unveiled phase 3 study data for its autoimmune disease drug Dupixent earlier this week that show it is effective in treating asthma. The success has....
Shell Sees Opportunity in Clean Hydrogen Production
The dream for those of us following renewable energy is to someday be able to produce 100% of the world's energy from renewable sources. Wind and solar power could easily provide enough energy to....
3 Must-Know Facts About Big Sign-Up Bonus Credit Cards
Source: Getty ImagesCredit card sign-up bonuses are a practical "must-have" for new cardholders, perhaps due to the fact that issuers have upped the stakes and are offering bonuses valued at more....
Why Marvell Technology Group's Stock Rose 15.1% in August
Shares of Marvell Technology Group (NASDAQ: MRVL) gained 15.1% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The surge was driven by a stellar second-quarter earnings....
5 Compelling Reasons Why AbbVie's Dividend Will Keep on Growing
What's the best dividend stock in all of big pharma? I would argue that the hands-down winner is AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV). The big biotech has the total package for dividend-seeking investors: a high....
The Biggest Problem Facing This Dividend Aristocrat
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) has managed its way through a long steel industry downturn in relative stride, expanding its streak of annual dividend increases to 44 years. However, don't look at....
These Are the 25 Best Cities for Jobs in 2017
While the job market has dramatically improved and unemployment has hovered around historically low levels, where you live can have a huge impact on the availability of work.Whether you lost your....
Is the Sell-Off of Intercept Pharmaceuticals Stock Overblown?
Last year, a letter written by Chinese scholar Zeng Gong in 1080 sold for more than $30 million. It became the world's most expensive letter. However, a letter issued by Intercept Pharmaceuticals....
Why TTM Technologies, Inc. Shares Fell 18% in August
Shares of quick-turn circuit board manufacturer TTM Technologies (NASDAQ: TTMI) fell 18.1% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. After a huge run-up that had added....
Do These 7 Things Before Applying for a Loan
Buying a house requires a loan for most people. Image source: Getty Images.While television commercials can make it seem like getting a mortgage requires just a few clicks of a button, that's....
The One-Step Way to Cut Your Student Loan Payments
Student loan payments can put a lot of pressure on a borrower's budget, especially when they're right out of college and money is scarce. Luckily, if you have federal student loans, you can sign....
3 Stocks for Baby Boomers to Reach Their Goals
For some baby boomers, these next few years are either the last hurdle before retirement or they are already in retirement and starting to use investment income to supplement their existing....
8 Mistakes You Can Make Shopping at Costco
Costco's warehouse offers an opportunity to save or waste money. Image source: Costco. Sometimes cheap prices don't always lead to saving money.Spending $60 for a basic Gold Star Costco (NASDAQ:....
Why Nike Inc. Stock Fell 10.6% in August
Shares of Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) declined 10.6% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, following painful quarterly reports from two of the country's largest....
10 Biggest Announcements From Apple, Inc.'s iPhone X Event
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) long-awaited 10th anniversary iPhone is finally here. The iPhone X (pronounced iPhone "ten") was launched on Tuesday morning, alongside an updated Apple Watch and Apple TV.....