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Here's How to Tell If You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits
Your monthly Social Security benefit depends a lot on your earnings history. The more you earn, the more you pay in Social Security payroll taxes (up to a certain amount), and the higher your
3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks That Retirees Can Buy and Forget About
"Buy and hold" is a simple strategy for investors, but it can be a hard one to stick to in actual practice. That's because many people want to pick stocks and trade them, and feel like they need to
Here's Why the Next 2 Months Could Be a Make-or-Break Moment for the Stock Market
The first quarter of 2025 was quite a roller coaster for investors.
After the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) hit a new all-time high in mid-February, the benchmark index fell for four weeks straight
This Magnificent Dividend Stock Has Increased Its Payouts by 500% in 10 Years
There are many dividend stocks on equity markets, but not all are attractive to income investors. Those that go beyond paying a quarterly payout but also consistently raise their dividends -- all
Better Beaten-Down Stock to Buy: Pfizer Vs. Moderna
In 2020, many companies tried to develop effective coronavirus vaccines, but two ended up succeeding and dominating the field: Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA). These two vaccine makers
Every 3M Investor Should Keep an Eye on These 3 Numbers
3M (NYSE: MMM) stock has had a wild ride. After years of litigation surrounding its multi-decade production of PFAS -- deemed "forever" chemicals that wreak havoc on the health of both exposed
Why Dutch Bros Stock Lost 22% in March
Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) stock dropped 22% in March according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Investors might be concerned about how tariffs could affect the price of coffee
Why American Express Stock Dropped 11% in March
American Express (NYSE: AXP) stock fell 11% in March according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Investors are worried about the impact of President Donald Trump's new tariff
1 Surprising Reason to Invest in XRP
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is up more than 300% since the presidential election in November. However, XRP has recently taken a hit over tariff uncertainty and is now down 40% from its 52-week high of $3.39
Why Shares in Nvidia Partner Vertiv Dipped in March
Shares in data center equipment company Vertiv Holdings (NYSE: VRT) declined by 24.1% in March, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Given the large slump in the share
If You Had Invested $1,000 in ServiceNow Stock 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You Would Have Today
ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) is a software company specializing in cloud-based workflow management. Although it has been around for almost 20 years, this past decade has been especially impressive for the
Why SoFi Stock Fell 20% in March
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) stock fell 20% in March according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The market's been in turmoil due to President Donald Trump's tariff plans, and
Why This Trillion-Dollar Company Is Too Cheap to Ignore Right Now
In today's video, I discuss Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) and recent updates investors should know. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special
3 Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks That Are Built to Last
Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway is reaching new all-time highs despite a year-to-date sell-off in major indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.
The simplest way to invest in Buffett's
Down 65%, Should You Buy the Dip on SoundHound AI Stock?
SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) was a darling stock in 2024. At one point in late December, shares were up over 1,000% for the year, but then it sold off as investors took gains.
That sell-off
2 Brand-New Reasons to Buy and Hold XRP and Solana With $2,500
Even if you're only looking to invest $2,500 or so, there are now a couple of new reasons to buy and hold high-quality coins, especially XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL).
There's some
3 Harsh Social Security Truths That Could Derail Your Retirement Security
Social Security plays a pretty big role in many people's retirement planning -- and with good reason. Benefits can start as young as 62; the income the benefits offer is guaranteed for life; and
Prediction: Polkadot Will Soar Over the Next 5 Years. Here's Why.
The Polkadot (CRYPTO: DOT) cryptocurrency isn't getting any market love these days. The official crypto coin of the Web3 Foundation is down 81% in the past three years and 58% over the past 52
Prediction: Super Micro Computer Could Be 2025's Best Performing AI Stock
The years-long uptrend in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks may be taking a break, but AI integration isn't slowing down. There's still a ton of work to be done before tech companies and the cloud
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Ages 55 to 64
I won't keep you in suspense. The average person in the 55-to-64 age group has $244,750 in a 401(k), according to the 2024 edition of Vanguard's How America Saves report.
With that in mind, there
1 Big Reason Solana Could Outperform Ethereum for Years
The battle between rival cryptocurrencies Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is heating up, and, at least for now, it seems the latter coin is on the back foot.
What's more, there's at
Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock: Nvidia vs. Broadcom
Both Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) have been big beneficiaries of the huge investments in artificial intelligence (AI) hardware, which explains why the share prices of both
If You'd Invested $10,000 in Tesla Stock 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Let's end the suspense. If you'd invested $10,000 in Tesla 10 years ago, you would have an incredible $215,600 at recent prices, an annualized growth rate of nearly 36%.
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is the
Prediction: 4 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Could Be Worth More Than Apple by 2030
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is the world's largest company -- by about half a trillion dollars as I write this. So surpassing it in value is not a thing just any company can do. But I'm willing to make the
The Smartest Biotech Stocks to Buy With $50
One of the great things about equity markets is that you don't need a fortune to get started. Though strong companies that perform well tend to attract plenty of attention that bids up their share