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Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits? 3 Things to Know Before Applying
Social Security can go a long way in retirement, especially as costs continue to rise and it becomes more difficult to save.
The average retiree collects just over $1,900 per month in benefits, as
Possible 2024 Stock Splits: 2 Monster Growth Stocks Up 310% and 380% in 5 Years to Buy Now
Stock splits can be advantageous for investors for two reasons. First, they make a stock more accessible by reducing the price per share. Second, they call attention to stocks that have undergone
2 Reasons to Buy Amazon Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares have risen nearly 11% since the company posted its fourth-quarter 2023 earnings on Feb 1.
The company is coming out of a stellar growth year that saw its e-commerce
The Average Individual Stock Investor Owns This 1 Stock. Do You?
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) just might be the most popular investment on the market. Its stock saw the most net inflows from retail investors last year, according to data from Vanda Research. And roughly
How Much of Your Portfolio Should You Allocate to Bitcoin? Cathie Wood Thinks It Should Be 19%
With the launch of the new spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs in January, there's now growing debate about just how much Bitcoin is prudent to hold in a well-diversified portfolio. Until this year, the
Is Wells Fargo Stock Still a Buy After Its Recent Surge?
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) stock has surged more than 20% over the past 90 days, recently topping the $50 mark to reach its highest levels since early 2022.
Plenty of good news fueled the rise, but
Is SoFi Stock a Buy?
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) just reported its 2023 fourth-quarter financial results. The market was very impressed, as shares shot up 20% immediately following the news, although they have come
I Took Social Security While I Was Still Working -- Even Though the IRS Takes a Cut
I'm one of that subset of American taxpayers who've reached full retirement age (FRA) of 67 and then chose that point to begin drawing Social Security. I've also kept working and am paying the price
3 Underrated Warren Buffett Stocks That Are Smart Buys Right Now
Many well-known investors have existed throughout history, but few (if any) have gathered the same name recognition and following as Warren Buffett, otherwise known as the Oracle of Omaha. Buffett
The Biggest Holding in Warren Buffett's "Secret" Portfolio Is Totally Average
When Berkshire Hathaway publishes its 13F filings each quarter, investors can get a detailed look at the stocks that CEO Warren Buffett's company owns. Because the Oracle of Omaha has delivered such
Is Novo Nordisk a Hot Stock to Buy Now After its Spectacular Q4?
Two of the most talked-about drugs in the U.S., obesity treatment Wegovy and diabetes medication Ozempic, are made by the same company: Denmark-based Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO). There wouldn't be so
Where Will Amazon Stock Be in 3 Years?
In the past 20 years, Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares have skyrocketed an incredible 6,200%, turning $1,000 into more than $63,000 during that time. This magnificent tech giant has been so successful
1 Growth Stock Down 97% to Buy Right Now
Like bargains? Check out Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON). Shares of the fitness equipment and related tech company are down an incredible 97% from their early 2021 peak.
Yes, this is the same
January's Tech Tumble: Inside the Market's Cold Shoulder to Unprofitable Innovators
Shares of SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) fell 21.7% in January, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The maker of voice control systems and other computer interfaces built on
Here's Why Shares of Baker Hughes Slumped in January
Shares of oil and gas equipment and services company Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) declined 16.6% in January, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The decline comes as the company's
The Bull Market Left These 3 Stocks Behind, but They're Buys Right Now
With the stock market recently hitting new all-time highs again, times are exciting for people who are fully invested, but these conditions can be more frustrating for those who have cash available
UPS Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
UPS (NYSE: UPS) operates in a highly cyclical business, so it's no surprise its revenue came under pressure last year as the economy slowed down. Last year was made worse by protracted labor
Got $100? 2 Top Cathie Wood Stocks to Buy and Hold.
Cathie Wood loves betting on the future. And that's why this superstar investor zeros in on today's top innovators, whose creations will help revolutionize the world tomorrow.
Wood doesn't mind if a
1 Unstoppable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is captivating the investment community right now. Aside from the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, investors are seeking other opportunities that may provide similarly
A Bull Market Is Here: 2 Top Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist
A bull market is underway as the S&P 500 index hit several new highs to start 2024. Some companies are in a great position to see improving revenue and profits over the next few years that could
1 Quote You Must Hear From This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Juggernaut That Makes the Stock a Screaming Buy
At the heart of the artificial intelligence (AI) arms race is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), also known as TSMC. It doesn't matter which company's graphics processing units
After Skyrocketing 615%, Why Does Warren Buffett Still Own Apple Stock?
Many people believe that Warren Buffett is the greatest investor ever. As the longtime CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, he has held many winning investments.
Perhaps his most successful is Apple (NASDAQ:
Want to Become a Millionaire? Play the Long Game
Jim Rohn said, "Become a millionaire not for the million dollars, but for what it will make of you to achieve it."
Mr. Rohn is onto something -- because for most of us, becoming a millionaire will
These 2 Stocks Are No-Brainer Buys, Even During a Market Crash
There isn't a lot that investors can know beforehand about a stock market crash except that it always catches Wall Street by surprise. You could say that this "shock" element is the defining
Numbers Don't Lie: ExxonMobil Is the Top Stock in the Oil Patch.
ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) is the best company in the oil business. That was abundantly clear from its 2023 financial results. The energy behemoth delivered industry-leading financial results across


