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Tesla Inc.'s Model 3 Deliveries Start This Week
So far, Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model 3 launch has followed a far different path from Tesla's last new vehicle. The late-2016-launched Model X encountered some significant problems during development
Abercrombie & Fitch Saves American Eagle From Making a Big Mistake
You can hear American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) investors give a huge sigh of relief after Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) called off talks about selling itself. Because the ailing teen retailer
5 Social Security Myths, Debunked
It's time to set the record straight. Millions of American retirees and future retirees depend on, or will depend on, income from Social Security to help provide a financially comfortable retirement
5 Things Tesoro's Management Wants You to Know
Thanks to Tesoro's (NYSE: TSO) high exposure to the West Coast and improving results from its subsidiary Tesoro Logistics Partners (NYSE: TLLP), the company was able to turn in a rather respectable
What Do Wealth-Management Fees Include?
Wealth management is a service that financial institutions provide for clients with higher net worth and income, and most wealth managers have fee schedules that define the costs of asset management
3 Things Qualcomm, Inc. Wants You to Know About Its Snapdragon 450
Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the leading vendor of integrated applications processors and modems for smartphones. Although the company's highest-end products tend to get the bulk of the attention from
In Your 30s? Make Sure You Can Check These Money Moves Off Your List
Most folks in their 30s are already a good 10 years out of college, if not more so, and, as such have already gotten a taste of what it means to be a financially responsible adult. If you're in your
5 Highlights From Netflix Inc.'s Q2 Earnings Interview
Last Monday, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) reported strong second-quarter results. The streaming video leader added 2 million more subscribers than management had projected in Q2. Revenue and earnings were
4 Stocks to Keep You Invested After Retirement
For many Americans, retirement represents the finish line. The point at which they can put their feet up, throw their alarm clock out, and not have a care in the world. But for many, this dream
3 Reasons Bitcoin Has Soared 740% in 2 Years
Bitcoin has made quite a splash in 2017. The cryptocurrency has more than doubled since the beginning of the year and is up nearly 740% in the past two years. The epic run-up has certainly contributed
3 Things Keeping You From Getting the Job
Landing an interview but not getting a job offer can be crushing.In many cases, the person being interviewed thinks things went well, and maybe they did. Perhaps the interviewer or interviewers seemed
3 Smart Medicare Moves
"He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything." -- Thomas Carlyle About 58 million people are currently enrolled in Medicare -- roughly 18% of the U.S. population. If you're not
Schlumberger's Second-Quarter Earnings Rebound Slightly, but Remain in the Loss Column
Before Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB) will be able to start posting profitable quarters again, the global oil market needs to stop sliding. Last quarter, the company's North America earnings began to pick
3 Expenses That May Go Down in Retirement -- and 1 That's Almost Guaranteed to Go Up
The tricky thing about saving for retirement is not knowing how much it'll cost to sustain a comfortable lifestyle in the future. This especially holds true if retirement is still several decades
Here's How Much $10,000 Invested in Berkshire Hathaway Stock in 1964 Is Worth Now
Since Warren Buffett took the helm of a struggling textile company called Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) in 1964, the company's stock price has grown at an annualized rate of 20.8%
This Crazy Apple Inc. iPhone 9 Rumor Finally Makes Sense
A little while back, an interesting rumor surfaced about Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) next-next iPhone series, which will I'll refer to as the iPhone 9.The rumor, published by The Bell and reported on
The Personal Saving Rate Just Hit an 8-Month High, but That's Nothing to Be Proud Of
Would you consider yourself a good saver? Chances are the answer is "no," and if isn't, I'd have to question whether you're being truthful.According to recently released data from the St. Louis
5 Ways to Stand Out to Employers
Unless you work for an early stage start-up or happen to hold a high-level position, you might struggle to get management to take note of your talents and accomplishments. But the more you stand out
If I Make $40,000, How Much Will Social Security Pay Me?
Social Security is designed to help retirees replace a portion their work income, and the lower your average salary has been during your career, the greater the percentage of your salary Social
10 TV Shows That Cost Advertisers the Most Money in 2016
People watching TV as it airs is more valuable to advertisers. Image source: Getty Images.While the television industry has fractured and many networks shows no longer command the audiences that were
3 Dividend ETFs to Keep You Invested After Retirement
Congratulations, my friend. You've made it. After many years of hard work, you've achieved your financial independence.And now, you'd like to keep it.Fortunately, retirement investing doesn't have to
Who Are Expedia's Major Shareholders?
Since its founding over 20 years ago, Expedia (NASDAQ: EXPE) has been a top name in the online travel-agency (OTA) space. Today, the company is one of the two big entities in the segment next to
6 Ways Social Security Has Changed Over Time
Ever since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act back in 1935, millions of Americans have been benefiting from one of the most crucial programs our country has ever
What Does Amazon Want With Costco's Kirkland Signature Private Label?
The "Kirkland Signature" private label brand is one of Costco's (NASDAQ: COST) great success stories -- and with $30 billion in sales, a key driver of the business.In this segment from Industry Focus:
3 Stocks That Pay You to Own Them
Dividends are one of the nicest perks of owning stocks. Of course, not all publicly traded companies pay them. Further, not all companies that pay dividends are worthy long-term investments in the