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3 Things That Scare Me About Retirement -- and How to Deal With Them
3 Things That Scare Me About Retirement -- and How to Deal With Them

When I imagine retirement, a lot of amazing things come to mind -- having more time for hobbies and living in an area that's more quiet than my current neighborhood. But there are certain elements

The Next Generation of Dividend Kings: 3 Stocks to Watch
The Next Generation of Dividend Kings: 3 Stocks to Watch

Dividend Kings are the most durable dividend stocks, having increased their payouts annually for at least 50 consecutive years. This resilience is impressive, as they've weathered at least seven

XRP (Ripple) Investors Just Received Fantastic News From the Securities and Exchange Commission:
XRP (Ripple) Investors Just Received Fantastic News From the Securities and Exchange Commission

Decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) aren't controlled by any person, company, or government. They are earned through a process called mining, which involves using computers to

CloudAlpha Loads Up Tesla StockPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Car rental company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Edward Burtynsky: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-C39HK7mRtkD4E8dIGhNKdJKJ.png?st=2023-05-14T13%3A30%3A04Z&se=2023-05-14T15%3A30%3A04Z&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=2023-05-13T20%3A57%3A44Z&ske=2023-05-14T20%3A57%3A44Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=c7kEiWtHt1KibrlL7jP9uEmEuV%2BuAnv1nRBACXoedSk%3D
CloudAlpha Loads Up Tesla Stock

CloudAlpha Capital Management Limited/Hong Kong reported increasing its position in Tesla by 276,400 shares in Q2 2025, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing published

Pepsi vs. Coke: Which Soda Stock Fizzes With Value?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Supermarket, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/12c4d93c-5c0e-4e39-8e32-e47404ce9d79.png
Pepsi vs. Coke: Which Soda Stock Fizzes With Value?

On the surface, the two companies seem similar enough to use them interchangeably in your portfolio. The fact is, however, beverage behemoths Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) are quite

This Might Be The Most Controversial Palantir Take Yet
This Might Be The Most Controversial Palantir Take Yet

Shares of data analytics powerhouse Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) soared by 141% this year. For two years running, Palantir is the top-performing stock in the S&P 500, and its momentum

2 Growth Stocks to Buy With $200 and Hold Forever
2 Growth Stocks to Buy With $200 and Hold Forever

Smart investing is much more about picking high-quality growth stocks and holding them patiently rather than chasing speculative investments and focusing on market timing. The investment journey

Why Is Everyone Talking About AMD Stock?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
Why Is Everyone Talking About AMD Stock?

AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) is giving stock market investors plenty of reasons to get excited.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 8, 2025. The video was published on Aug. 10, 2025.

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Novo Nordisk Stock: Buy or Sell?
Novo Nordisk Stock: Buy or Sell?

The company reported quarterly financial results, which have implications for shareholders.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 8, 2025. The video was published on Aug. 10, 2025.

3 Reasons to Buy XRP Before the End of Summer
3 Reasons to Buy XRP Before the End of Summer

Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) has been one of the most exciting crypto projects of 2025. XRP has increased in value by more than 40% this year alone. In 2024, XRP's value increased by roughly 600%!

Could

Did Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Just Hint at Microsoft Investors' Worst Nightmare?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&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=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Did Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Just Hint at Microsoft Investors' Worst Nightmare?

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) ranks as the second-largest company in the world, based on market cap. It's also one of the hottest large-cap tech stocks on the market. Only two members of the so-called

Is the Invesco QQQ Trust Your Ticket to Becoming a Millionaire?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/11edc0a6-edfc-46d1-baee-abd4f510abd1.png
Is the Invesco QQQ Trust Your Ticket to Becoming a Millionaire?

The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) has turned a $10,000 investment at its inception in March 1999 into $125,000. Its returns handily outdistance the performance of the S&P 500 index over that span.

The Biggest Social Security Changes Under President Trump and How They Impact Retirees
The Biggest Social Security Changes Under President Trump and How They Impact Retirees

President Donald Trump has frequently promised not to cut Social Security benefits. "I'm not going to touch Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid," he said during an interview with Fox News earlier

Inflation Is Ticking Upwards. Should Costco Wholesale Investors Be Worried?
Inflation Is Ticking Upwards. Should Costco Wholesale Investors Be Worried?

Inflation has been a significant problem for millions of Americans over the past five years.

Research from The Motley Fool tracked inflation and its impact on the stock market. Historically, the S&P

Is the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF a Buy Now?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Quarry, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-YQuR80w6IvxjemEoWYDXbEZo.png?st=2023-10-15T10%3A03%3A37Z&se=2023-10-15T12%3A03%3A37Z&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=2023-10-14T14%3A03%3A01Z&ske=2023-10-15T14%3A03%3A01Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=/3q45HS%2B7KQiNIRh0W63diwmt7u%2BeQQMkMTkhvmYMtE%3D
Is the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF a Buy Now?

There's no such thing as the perfect investment because every investor is slightly different. But the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) does a very good job of finding a happy middle

Which Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is More Likely to Make You a Millionaire: Figma or Palantir?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
Which Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is More Likely to Make You a Millionaire: Figma or Palantir?

Investing early in the right stocks can sometimes be highly rewarding. For example, Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) went public in September 2020 with an opening share price of $10. Today, its

Billionaire David Tepper Is Selling Nvidia and AMD for a Cutting-Edge Company With an Addressable Market in Excess of $200 BillionPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.theapi.app/temp/ec495607-1e17-40ee-a41d-7726313a9707.png
Billionaire David Tepper Is Selling Nvidia and AMD for a Cutting-Edge Company With an Addressable Market in Excess of $200 Billion

Between near-daily economic data releases and the six-week period each quarter ("earnings season") where many of Wall Street's most-influential business reveal their operating results, keeping up on

What Does Trump's New Announcement With Apple Mean for Investors?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/8b396c5d-cf01-4937-89c4-91ad2f28f1ee.png
What Does Trump's New Announcement With Apple Mean for Investors?

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shareholders are still celebrating last week's unexpected turn of events in Washington, D.C. After months of worries over ever-costlier tariffs on imported goods -- including

If You'd Invested $1,000 in Mind Medicine (MNMD) Stock 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Clinical research organization, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Michael Light: https://img.theapi.app/temp/c28f6640-54ba-4d2b-afbe-b5fd3b0ee19e.png
If You'd Invested $1,000 in Mind Medicine (MNMD) Stock 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

Mind Medicine (NASDAQ: MNMD) is a clinical stage biotech company that's aiming to bring psychedelics and other compounds to market as forms of treatments for conditions including generalized anxiety

Celsius Shares Soar. Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock?
Celsius Shares Soar. Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock?

In May, I predicted that a turnaround could be near for Celsius (NASDAQ: CELH), and the company delivered when it recently reported its second-quarter results. The stock shot higher and has now

Can You Claim Social Security After Age 70?
Can You Claim Social Security After Age 70?

As you approach retirement, you may end up facing some tough choices. Where should you live? Should you stay in your home or downsize for the savings? And when should you start taking withdrawals

Disney Stock Drops Following Revenue Miss. Time to Buy the Dip?
Disney Stock Drops Following Revenue Miss. Time to Buy the Dip?

Even after reporting a quarter with great results for parks and streaming, Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) is down 4% this week. Over the last few years, Disney has underwhelmed on top-line revenue growth

Better EV Stock: Ford vs. TeslaPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Auto parts supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-ZpZWLOA2q1Lrbc78ceLTs90l.png?st=2023-05-15T05%3A50%3A02Z&se=2023-05-15T07%3A50%3A02Z&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=2023-05-14T21%3A19%3A00Z&ske=2023-05-15T21%3A19%3A00Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=aAZzsKm3Fg0e2CB07XvcACW5j1LlZPrsv8bXoWdHs6k%3D
Better EV Stock: Ford vs. Tesla

The electric vehicle (EV) industry holds a lot of promise, but it's also facing significant headwinds. Rising materials costs because of tariffs, an uncertain economy, and lackluster consumer demand

3 Leading Tech Stocks to Buy in the Second Half of 2025Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Artificial intelligence developer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.theapi.app/temp/12e2798a-1095-4653-8f49-2a7aee633b4e.png
3 Leading Tech Stocks to Buy in the Second Half of 2025

The technology sector crashed through the first three months of 2025, but has experienced a ferocious recovery since early April. That recent rally has left many tech stocks either fully valued or

If You'd Invested $1,000 in Robinhood (HOOD) Stock 3 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
If You'd Invested $1,000 in Robinhood (HOOD) Stock 3 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) stock has been on a huge winning streak as users of and engagement with its trading platform have continued to grow at impressive rates. Run-ups for valuations across the