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I'm Taking a Mortgage into Retirement. Here's Why I'm Good With That.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/6a5872d8-cc25-46f8-b436-bf3db1953908.png
I'm Taking a Mortgage into Retirement. Here's Why I'm Good With That.

Many years ago, when I first started figuring out how much money we would need to retire, I assumed my husband and I would enter our golden years debt-free. However, 24 moves later, we've never

2 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 YearsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Restaurant, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/6d1f34ee-79e7-4628-b30f-0a4597808d61.png
2 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years

Perhaps it's the cold winter weather or just the natural human desire to experience life to the fullest, but two monster stocks worth holding for the next 20 years are Carnival (NYSE: CCL) and Hyatt

Grindr's Former Board Chair Sells 1.45M Shares After Buyout Negotations End
Grindr's Former Board Chair Sells 1.45M Shares After Buyout Negotations End

On Feb. 4, 5, and 6, 2026, majority owner James Fu Bin Lu, more commonly known as James Lu, disposed of 1.45 million shares of Grindr Inc. (NYSE:GRND) in a series of open-market sales, as reported

How Buying Duolingo Today Could 10x Your Net Worth
How Buying Duolingo Today Could 10x Your Net Worth

Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) is a contrarian pick for investors seeking a shot at 10x returns. A 70% drop over the past year and a 36% year-to-date drop don't sound inspiring, but it's this type of

What Are the Real Pros and Cons of Investing in Leveraged ETFs?
What Are the Real Pros and Cons of Investing in Leveraged ETFs?

One of the fastest-growing categories in the exchange-traded fund (ETF) marketplace is leverage. What started as a relatively small group of funds focused mostly on major indexes and sectors has

This Social Security Change Could Be Disruptive for Millions of People
This Social Security Change Could Be Disruptive for Millions of People

Over the past nine decades, Social Security has been one of America's premier social programs. Whatever one's opinion about it is, it's hard to deny that keeping retirees financially afloat is a

Is XRP Headed to $1?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Software company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/da273d82-9e59-413a-99b3-2b0094ff0854.png
Is XRP Headed to $1?

Less than two months into 2026, growth investors have been hard-pressed on where to make money. Certain pockets of the artificial intelligence (AI) realm, such as software stocks, are getting

Is This AI Infrastructure Stock a Real Millionaire Maker or Just Hype?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
Is This AI Infrastructure Stock a Real Millionaire Maker or Just Hype?

Some of the biggest winners of the artificial intelligence (AI) trend have been the hardware and infrastructure companies supporting it, not the software companies developing AI programs.

Nvidia is

3 Signs You Aren't Making the Most of Your 401(k)
3 Signs You Aren't Making the Most of Your 401(k)

The money to fund your retirement has to come from somewhere. And you shouldn't expect it to come from Social Security alone.

Those benefits might replace about 40% of your pre-retirement income if

4 Hypergrowth Tech Investments to Buy in 2026 -- Including, of Course, NvidiaPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Software company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.theapi.app/temp/9d624ad0-0157-4808-b12c-caf136345180.png
4 Hypergrowth Tech Investments to Buy in 2026 -- Including, of Course, Nvidia

Who wouldn't want some hyper-growth tech stocks in their portfolio?

Here are some to consider. I'll start off with their performance in recent years, to demonstrate just how hyper-growthy they are

Why Kyndryl Stock Crashed This Week
Why Kyndryl Stock Crashed This Week

Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) stock plummeted over the last week of trading. The company's share price plunged 47.9% over the period. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 declined 1.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 2.1

Booking.com Stock Is Down 27% -- Can Connected-Trip Growth and AI Integration Drive a Rebound?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Hotel, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/d14bb504-852b-4d13-a69a-8cec9d4eb799.png
Booking.com Stock Is Down 27% -- Can Connected-Trip Growth and AI Integration Drive a Rebound?

Discover how Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is leveraging its connected‑trip strategy and AI partnership to reshape travel bookings and margins. See what could drive its next move by watching the

Here's How Main Street Capital Beats The Market From Here
Here's How Main Street Capital Beats The Market From Here

Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) has been a market-beating investment since its 2008 IPO. The business development company (BDC) has delivered a 17.2% annualized total return, meaningfully outpacing

Where Will NuScale Power Stock Be in 5 Years?
Where Will NuScale Power Stock Be in 5 Years?

NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) stock has benefited from positive tailwinds surrounding the nuclear energy industry and taken investors for a roller-coaster ride. Last year, the stock peaked at $57 per

Kirby Corp's VP Sells 5,429 Insider Shares for $662KPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Railroad company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-PDBQn2GCVZs3frHaK2lGsDOa.png?st=2023-05-03T06%3A32%3A47Z&se=2023-05-03T08%3A32%3A47Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-02T19%3A53%3A01Z&ske=2023-05-03T19%3A53%3A01Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=B8RNBNOp5bAAUbGicg4q74TKunz53L%2BT3UK9Oi3oX%2B4%3D
Kirby Corp's VP Sells 5,429 Insider Shares for $662K

On Feb. 4, 2026, Ronald A. Dragg, Vice President and Controller at Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX), directly sold 5,429 shares in an open-market transaction valued at approximately $662,338, according

Apple Stock Is Interesting, but Here's What I'd Buy InsteadPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/66e3509e-f4c6-4a7b-8e88-53fcc02cf17f.png
Apple Stock Is Interesting, but Here's What I'd Buy Instead

Shares of tech giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) have clocked respectable gains of 11.6% on the market in the past six months, outpacing the 5.8% jump in the S&P 500 index over the same period.

The "

2 Predictions for D-Wave Quantum in 2026
2 Predictions for D-Wave Quantum in 2026

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) has been a standout in quantum computing for two reasons: Its share price has surged 255% over the past year, and it's one of a small number of quantum computing plays

Will the Stock Market Crash in 2026? Billionaire Ray Dalio Just Gave a Clear Warning to Investors.
Will the Stock Market Crash in 2026? Billionaire Ray Dalio Just Gave a Clear Warning to Investors.

Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of the world's largest hedge fund, just issued a stark warning: The global systems that keep money flowing freely are breaking down, and the world is on the brink

Why Freshworks Stock Plummeted This WeekPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Software company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/da273d82-9e59-413a-99b3-2b0094ff0854.png
Why Freshworks Stock Plummeted This Week

Freshworks (NASDAQ: FRSH) stock suffered big sell-offs over the past week's trading in response to the company's latest earnings report. The software specialist's share price fell 18.8% over the

If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It
If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It

Buying and holding a single stock isn't a smart idea -- don't do it. However, it's a great idea to think about what your only stock pick could be if you were allowed only one. This will highlight

Should You Buy Carvana Stock Before Feb. 18?
Should You Buy Carvana Stock Before Feb. 18?

Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings this week. The stock has been in free fall after a strong start to the year, down roughly 27% from its January peak near $485

The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right NowPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Specialty food store, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/7a8f69d5-c26e-46d9-b403-d3e5e9562eca.png
The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

If you've got $1,000 to invest today, I'd stick with a market leader. As such, one of the smartest growth stocks to invest in today is Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). With $1,000, or a little more, you'll be

If You Invested $10,000 in Palantir During Its IPO, Here's How Much You'd Have Now
If You Invested $10,000 in Palantir During Its IPO, Here's How Much You'd Have Now

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has impressed investors with its incredible growth in a short period of time. Though this company has been around for more than 20 years, during this artificial

Up 131 YTD%, Should You Buy Sandisk Stock Right Now?
Up 131 YTD%, Should You Buy Sandisk Stock Right Now?

Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) stock was a shooting star in 2025, rising a ridiculous 1,475% since it went public last February after spinning off of Western Digital.

In 2026, as it approaches one year

AppLovin Shares Crash Despite Stellar Growth. Is It Time to Buy the Stock on the Dip?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Aerospace components, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/3938f51e-9b01-45a9-aed1-ff9d047063fc.png
AppLovin Shares Crash Despite Stellar Growth. Is It Time to Buy the Stock on the Dip?

Despite posting strong fourth-quarter growth and issuing upbeat guidance, shares of AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) were crashing after the company reported its results. The stock has now lost more than 40%