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Should You Forget Johnson & Johnson and Buy This Magnificent High-Yield Dividend Stock Instead?
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is a storied company that has an incredible track record of returning value to investors over time via dividend increases. And the yield is attractive today at 3.4%
2 Stocks That Can Double Again in 2025
Dozens of stocks have already doubled in the first half of this year. Many of them are flukes, and some of them will probably be among the biggest laggards of the second half of 2025. As a "glass
3 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stocks Down 19% to 26%: Is It Time to Buy the Dip?
I am an adherent to the Gardner-Kretzmann Continuum's strategy of owning at least one stock for each year of your age. Because of this notion, I have 37 "core" holdings that I try to add to
Where Will Citigroup Be in 3 Years?
The large U.S. money center bank Citigroup (NYSE: C) has enjoyed quite the run. The stock is up over 75% in the last five years and now trades at over $88 per share (as of July 3), highs not seen
Could a $10,000 Investment in Cardano Turn Into $1 Million by 2035?
Turning a modest stake into a life-changing fortune is every crypto investor's favorite daydream, and it's a daydream for a reason. Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) has long been marketed as a research-driven
Is SoFi Technologies Stock a Millionaire Maker?
Smartphones and the internet are enabling a rapid change in the consumer banking sector. Out are the stodgy bank branches and long waiting times. In are digital-only financial services operated
A Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity: Alphabet's Stock Looks Like a Brilliant Buy Right Now
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is one of the biggest bargains on Wall Street right now. Its valuation has seldom reached this level over the past decade, which should prompt investors to
Fantastic News for CoreWeave Shareholders
CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) delivered an exciting first half to investors. The company, known for its close relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), made its
2 Dirt Cheap Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
With the market at or near all-time highs, finding so-called dirt cheap stocks isn't always easy; however, there are plenty of examples out there. Two stocks that I'd consider dirt cheap are
The No. 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at Age 62
If you're like most people, the earliest you can claim Social Security benefits is age 62. Waiting until later, though, will increase the size of your monthly checks . Still, there are plenty of
Could This Be the Best Reason to Buy Tesla Stock Hand Over Fist? (Hint: It's Not Robotaxis.)
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) fans should find it easy to identify reasons to buy the stock. For one thing, its shares remain roughly 34% below the previous high. Anyone who believes in Tesla's long-term
Which Cryptocurrency Is More Likely to Be a Millionaire Maker? Dogecoin vs. XRP
Sprinting races and marathons both cover distance, but using the strategy that works in one will wreck you in the other. Crypto investors chasing "millionaire-maker" coins often confuse the two
Warren Buffett Owns 9 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks. Here's the Best of the Bunch.
Warren Buffett is known as a value investor, not as an income investor. However, that doesn't mean the "Oracle of Omaha" doesn't own stocks that many income investors would find highly attractive.
Advantages of Automating Your RMDs
Whether you look forward to required minimum distributions (RMDs) because the money helps cover bills or resent them because you'd rather let the money grow, they're a way of life. If you're
Opinion: Here Are 7 Reasons Palantir Stock Can Plunge at Least 60%
More than 30 years ago, the advent of the internet began captivating the attention of everyday investors. Over these three-plus decades, investors have often had a next-big-thing trend to chase
Better Growth Buy: Eli Lilly vs. Viking Therapeutics
Though you may think "tech stocks" when someone mentions growth, you actually can find growth stocks throughout a wide variety of industries. Even those like pharmaceuticals, often known for the
Here's Why Your 2026 Social Security COLA May Disappoint You -- Regardless of the Number
It's hard to believe we're at the midpoint of the year. But alas, we're actually more than halfway through 2025, which means a lot of people are already starting to gear up for 2026. And for seniors
1 Top Dow Dividend Stock to Buy for Passive Income in July
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tracks 30 of the most prominent companies in the country. These mature companies are very profitable, which allows many of them to pay generous dividends. The index
Prediction: This Company Will Be the Robotics Leader, Not Tesla
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) gets most of the media attention when it comes to robotics, thanks to its humanoid robot prototype, Optimus, and Elon Musk's bold claims. In fact, last year Musk said that
Billionaire Warren Buffett's Favorite Valuation Tool Just Made Dubious History -- and It Couldn't Be Worse News for Wall Street
For decades, billionaire Warren Buffett has been Wall Street's most-followed money manager -- and for good reason. In his six-decade stead as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B)
Billionaire Bill Ackman Has 51% of His Hedge Fund's $14.4 Billion Portfolio Invested in Just 3 Exceptional Stocks
Bill Ackman likes to keep his hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital, invested in just a few high-conviction companies. Indeed, it's hard to generate market-beating returns if your investments are
Prediction: Nvidia Will Soar in the Second Half
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) was a surefire winner for investors over the past two calendar years. The artificial intelligence (AI) giant soared more than 800% over that time as it wowed investors with its
1 Warren Buffett Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist in July
Warren Buffett has built an incredible track record running Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B). And he did it using simple-to-understand logic: Buy well-run companies when they look
Undervalued and Profitable: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Has Soared 73% in 2025, and It Could Still Jump Higher
Storage solutions provider Seagate Technology (NASDAQ: STX) has registered an outstanding rally on the stock market in 2025, rising an incredible 73% year to date and beating the Nasdaq Composite
If You Plan to Receive Social Security in 2035, You Have to Prepare Yourself for This
The year 2035 feels a long way off, especially when you're still stuck in a 9-to-5 job you don't like. If you plan to retire in a decade or so, you probably can't wait until you can sign up for


