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For many, 2022 has been a disaster from an investing perspective. The ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, broad-based S&P 500, and growth-dependent Nasdaq Composite, have tumbled as much as 22%

Social Security benefits are one of the most important income sources many seniors have. Unfortunately, retirement benefits will not go far enough by themselves to support you in most cases.

The

Electric vehicles are taking the automotive world by storm, and many start-ups want a piece of that trillion-dollar pie. The challenge will be making money in a notoriously unprofitable industry. In

As of November 2022, the average retired worker was bringing home a little over $20,000 annually in Social Security income. Although that's not an exorbitant amount of money, it's a sum deemed

Social Security has sometimes been called "the third rail of American politics." The idea behind this reference is that -- like the third rail that provides electrical power to a train -- if you

For decades now, Social Security has been one of the most divisive topics in politics, which is certainly saying something when you consider just how divisive politics are these days.

But with the

Competitive strategy is about being different. It means deliberately choosing a different set of activities to deliver a unique mix of value. -- Michael E. Porter 

Business students, or at least

Now might be a great time to convert some of your retirement savings from a traditional IRA to a Roth account.

While you might be unhappy about the declining value of your retirement account, you

In today's video, Jose Najarro and Nick Rossolillo discuss reports that Samsung might start building new mobile chips under its phone business and why that might not be completely bad news for Qualc

For most investors, building a successful portfolio largely hinges upon buying all-weather stocks. This simply means the underlying companies behind the stocks can remain profitable through the

It has been a rough year for biotech stocks. The SPDR S&P Biotechnology ETF is down more than 26%. Of course, it hasn't been a good year overall, with the S&P 500 Index down more than 20%. It's not

With a down market this year and potentially difficult market conditions next year, stocks that generate passive income are looking more and more attractive. It would be nice to generate some cash

Retirement brings an end to your day job, but you'll probably still need to file a tax return every year. Since traditional IRAs and 401(k)s give you a tax break when you make contributions, you

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) were both beloved tech stocks that lost their luster over the past year. Apple's stock hit an all-time high of $180.96 in January, but it subsequently

In today's video, Jose Najarro and Nick Rossolillo discuss the different ways to invest in the growing automotive tech market, discussing companies like Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), Mobileye (NASDAQ: MBLY)

Investing isn't just about picking the right stocks; it's also about avoiding the wrong ones. Big losers can do more than just get under your skin. They can eat away at your returns. What's worse

The past year was extraordinarily difficult for companies in the mortgage space. The Fed aggressively hiked interest rates to help get inflation back under control, which translated into rapidly

The jolly fellow with a white beard and a red-and-white suit doesn't just bring presents to children. He sometimes delivers gifts to investors, too.

Years ago, investors observed that a phenomenon

Retirees got some good news this year when the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that standard monthly Medicare Part B premiums would drop to $164.90 in 2023, a 3% decline

It's been a tough year for the broad market. It's been a downright miserable one, however, for a handful of technology stocks that were all the rage in 2021. Economic malaise is on the horizon, and

The Dow Jones Industrial Average officially fell into bear market territory at the end of September, falling just over 20% compared to where it started the year, but has steadily regained ground

Even though health savings accounts, or HSAs, are meant to help people set money aside for healthcare expenses, you'll often hear that they can double as a retirement savings plan. And that's not

Through the first three quarters of 2022, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has bought 19 stocks. Those range from surprise picks like Taiwan Semiconductor to upstream oil producer Occidental

There's a lot of pessimism among investors as we approach another new year. 2022 brought the first sustained bear market in more than a decade. Inflation remains at the highest level in 40 years

The holiday season is here. But that doesn't mean the investment season is over. There still are a few more trading days left in 2022. So, there's time to stuff your stocking with the gift that