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Is Taking Your RMD in May a Smart Move? Here's What the Math Says.
Will you be 73 years old or older at any point in 2026? If so, then you probably already know you're now required to regularly remove money from any non-Roth retirement accounts you may hold.
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3 High-Yield ETFs Paying Over 4% That Are Great for Retirees
Retirees face a very specific problem that most working investors don't. They need their portfolios to support them. They need a combination of principal, capital gains, and income to support their
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock That Doesn't Need a Bull Market to Make You Money
Not every artificial intelligence (AI) stock needs a bull market to outpace the S&P 500. Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) is in the middle of a generational run as its NAND flash memory chips gain momentum
Chevron Produces 3 Million Barrels a Day, and Its CEO Says Supply Buffers Are Running Out. Is It Time to Buy?
Mike Wirth, the CEO of Chevron (NYSE: CVX), has been openly warning the world about the impact of the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East. Over the near term, it is important for investors to
Harvard University Sold Some Bitcoin and Ethereum in Q1. Should You?
When one of the world's wealthiest universities makes an apparently sudden and unexpected reshuffle of its crypto holdings, it tends to make a splash. On that note, Harvard's endowment fully
Market Crash? My Favorite Growth Stock to Buy Right Now.
Are we at the beginning of a market crash? The honest answer is that it is too early to make that call. However, the S&P 500 has trended downward in the last few trading sessions as I write this
Here's How Much the Average Spousal Social Security Beneficiary Takes Home After Paying for Medicare
If you're 65 or older and have been on Social Security for a while, you probably know your benefits aren't all yours to keep. You could lose some to taxes, and you'll have your Medicare Part B
Better Health Care ETF: Fidelity's FHLC vs. State Street's XLV
Investors choosing between the Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF (NYSEMKT:FHLC) and State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLV) may find that the former provides broader
2 Quantum Computing Stocks That Are Further Along Than Anyone Is Giving Them Credit For
Quantum computing promises to be one of the next big things in technology, and that's prompted many growth investors to pile into the industry. But when we think "next big thing," that doesn't
The Best Stocks to Buy Right Now: Nvidia vs. AMD vs. Broadcom
Since the start of the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom, the market has been dominated by Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). However, as the landscape shifts from training foundational large
This Billionaire Dumped Cloud Stocks for These New AI Stocks. Should Investors Follow Suit?
Billionaire portfolio manager Philippe Laffont of Coatue Management had a busy first quarter. The technology-focused investor significantly cut back his fund's stakes in the big three cloud
Google Just Shared Bad News for Nvidia, and Even Worse News For CoreWeave and Nebius
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) CEO Sundar Pichai shared some interesting news during the company's first-quarter earnings call. Google will start to deliver its custom AI accelerator chips
Could Upstart Stock Double in 5 Years?
Investors shouldn't doubt that Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) is an innovative company. It has introduced what it believes is an upgrade to the traditional loan credit-rating system. The business leverages
The 2027 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Still 7 Months Away. Here's What to Do if You're Struggling in the Meantime.
Seniors got a 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in January, but that hasn't gone as far as many had hoped. The average monthly retirement benefit is only $2,081 as of April 2026.
This Pet Stock Is Down 40% This Year Despite Growing Free Cash Flow by 24% in 2025
The market has sent Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) to the doghouse. The stock is down more than 40% year to date, and now trades below its 2019 IPO price. Yet, Chewy continues to report steady growth in active
Walmart Stock Fell After Its Earnings Beat. Is the Post-Earnings Dip a Buying Opportunity?
Shares of big-box retailer Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) slid about 7% on Thursday after the company posted results for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 (the period ended April 30, 2026). Measured on just
Is XRP a Millionaire Maker?
Crypto investors continue to put their faith in XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) as a potential millionaire maker. As they see it, XRP has the potential to skyrocket in value, creating a large number of crypto
The Best Stocks to Buy Right Now: Chipotle vs. Sweetgreen vs. Cava Group
Restaurant and food stocks have struggled in the last few years. Some investors chalk it up to the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, while others claim it is due to rising prices and a
How to Use a Qualified Charitable Distribution to Lower Your 2026 Tax Bill
For some people, retiring with a large balance in a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) or 401(k) can be a bit of a problem. If you don't need the money, too bad -- you'll eventually be
Crocs Core Brand Generates Plenty of Cash Flow, but HeyDude Continues to Struggle
A highly recognizable brand trading at 7 times forward earnings is rare. For Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX), that valuation is tied directly to the struggles of its HeyDude brand. The segment's revenue fell
Micron vs. Sandisk: Which Memory Stock Wins From the AI Boom?
If you're paying attention to the hottest companies of the artificial intelligence era, you're witnessing the resurgence of the memory chip market. The memory supercycle is led by all-stars Micron
Is FAA Certification Enough to Make Archer Aviation Stock a Buy?
Flying cars are one step closer to reality, and Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is one company leading the charge. The company has made significant progress toward obtaining certification from the
Global Oil Demand Is Shrinking and Prices Are Still Above $90. These Are the Energy Stocks Built to Survive That Paradox.
Global oil demand growth is slowing. The International Energy Agency has projected that global oil demand growth will decelerate as electric vehicle adoption rises, fuel efficiency improves, China's
Missed the First AI Wave? These 3 Stocks Are Still Genius Picks.
Artificial intelligence (AI) investing has been a major market trend over the past three and a half years, but many investors who haven't taken full advantage of the trend may be worried that they
Is It Too Late to Buy Nvidia Stock? Here's What the Numbers Say.
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) reported its fiscal 2027 Q1 earnings on May 20, beating on both the top and bottom line. Revenue of $81.6 billion exceeded expectations of $78.8 billion, while earnings per


