Blog
Social Security COLA Estimates Are Out -- How Do They Compare to Past Years?
To keep pace with rising prices, Social Security applies an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that takes effect in January each year.
The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonprofit
Can Dogecoin Reach $1 in 10 Years?
A lot of attention deservedly goes to the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom. But investors can't forget another important innovation in the past decade or so, which is the rise of
How to Protect Your Multi-Decade Retirement from Inflation
If you're worried about inflation and how it might potentially wreck your retirement, you're not alone. In fact, a recent report from Gallup showed that as of April, inflation was the most named
My 3 Favorite Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
I'm not getting any younger. These days, I'm thinking more and more about retiring and the stream of passive income that will allow me to thrive instead of merely surviving.
I'm attracted to high
3 Stocks I Plan to Hold for the Next 20 Years
I like Warren Buffett's statement that his "favorite holding period is forever." However, like Buffett, I don't usually end up holding stocks for as long as I expected to when I bought them. Things
Spousal Social Security Benefits: Understanding Eligibility Requirements
There's a lot more to Social Security than benefits for retired workers, and one of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.
The
Why Is Everyone Talking About Adobe Stock?
Investors are interested in Adobe's (NASDAQ: ADBE) vulnerabilities amid the rising effectiveness of artificial intelligence.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of June 26, 2025. The video
This Dark-Horse AI Stock Has Doubled Since April, and It Still Looks Like a Buy
By now, investors are well aware of the big winners in artificial intelligence (AI): stocks like Nvidia and Palantir that have already delivered huge returns for early investors.
However, there are
Great News for Hims & Hers Stock Investors
Hims & Hers (NYSE: HIMS) stock investors desperately need some positive news following the stock price crash in late June.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of June 26, 2025. The video
Will This "Magnificent Seven" Stock Overtake Microsoft and Nvidia As the Largest Company in the World By 2030?
While Nvidia and Microsoft are duking it out to see which company will maintain its position as the largest in the world by market cap, another competitor is lurking in the background: Amazon
Could This Be the Best High-Dividend ETF to Buy Right Now?
There are some excellent high-dividend ETFs you can buy, and with a strong economy and a high likelihood that interest rates will come down soon, now could be a great time to invest. But my favorite
2 Dividend Stocks to Buy on the Dip and Hold Forever
Over the past year, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN), two well-established companies that are part of the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average, have faced significant headwinds. Apple is
Why Is Everyone Talking About Micron Stock?
Investors were thrilled to see Micron's (NASDAQ: MU) sales are recovering, with profits rising even faster.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of June 26, 2025. The video was published on
3 Concerns Investors Have if the Cryptocurrency-Focused Genius Act Becomes Law
Cryptocurrency legislation is gathering steam. On June 17, the Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (Genius Act for short), which is designed to
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest ETF Soars 70% From April Lows -- but Is It Overheated?
The recent surge in Cathie Wood's Ark Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT: ARKK) likely brings relief to its investors. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) benefited from a massive surge during the pandemic
3 Red-Hot Growth Stocks to Buy in 2025
Most growth stocks delivered sizzling performances in 2023 and 2024. However, the uncertainty created by the threats of steep tariffs caused the sizzle to fizzle for many in the first half of this
Could Buying IonQ Stock Set You Up for Life?
Investing early in a leading developer of a cutting-edge technology has enabled some individuals to amass fortunes in the past. Could buying shares of quantum computing pioneer IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) set
Better Growth Stock: Markel vs. Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), the company he runs, hold a special place in Wall Street history because of the incredible returns provided to investors. But change
The Best Tech ETF to Invest $2,000 In Right Now
Investors have become drawn to all things related to artificial intelligence (AI). Some think this revolutionary technology can fundamentally change our society and economy, boosting productivity
2 Stocks That Have Doubled This Year and Are Still Worth Buying
Positive, company-specific developments have led to shares of TransMedics Group (NASDAQ: TMDX) and FuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) more than doubling this year, even as the S&P 500 is barely in the green since
My Smartest Growth Stock to Buy Today
MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI), the largest e-commerce company in Latin America, has been an amazing growth stock. A $1,000 investment in its shares two decades ago would be worth $89,400 today. That
My 3 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now
To start the year, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) fell by as much as 19% at its low on April 8, amid the uncertainties surrounding sweeping changes to U.S. trade policy via tariffs. Fast-forward to
Should You Forget Sirius XM? This Stock Has Made Far More Millionaires.
Anytime Warren Buffett makes a move, the entire investing world watches closely. So it makes sense that investors might be interested in buying shares of Sirius XM (NASDAQ: SIRI). Buffett's
Where Will SoundHound Stock Be in 5 Years?
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is taking Wall Street by storm -- minting plenty of millionaires in the process. The technology promises to allow machines to replace human labor in tasks
Which Cryptocurrency Will Boom in the Second Half of 2025?
Despite all the hype and euphoria that surrounded the crypto market in January, only a handful of top cryptocurrencies are actually up for the year. So crypto investors will need to count on a few


