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If you're screening for high dividend-yielding stocks, it's likely Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T) have come to your attention. Verizon is currently yielding an eye-popping 7%, and AT&T yields

This year has been tough for most stocks -- even the biggest and strongest of names. All three major indexes slipped into bear territory. And economic problems like rising inflation weighed on

Financial scams are hardly a new thing. But in the wake of the pandemic, they seem to have exploded. And unfortunately, it's seniors who tend to get targeted by scammers the most.

Why is that the

You may see a lot of bargains in the shops and online this season. But there's an even better place to find a good deal these days. I'm talking about the stock market. This year's long sell-off has

One of the biggest debates going on right now in the crypto world centers around Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. In the wake of the meltdown of Binance rival FTX

I own about 40 different stocks in my personal portfolio, but the position sizes vary dramatically. I have a few extremely small positions in speculative growth stocks, some mid-sized positions in

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) owns dozens of stocks in its portfolio, many of which were hand-picked by Warren Buffett himself. However, in this video, Certified Financial Planner®

While I purchased a lot of fantastic stocks this past year, the stock I'm most excited about owning is Blackstone (NYSE: BX). This ultra-high-yield dividend stock has fallen 42% this year despite

Metaverse stocks have fallen flat in 2022 as the much-hyped concept has yet to take off. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), the company most closely associated with the concept and which popularized the

Retirees will have an added reason to be happy once the new year begins. Their Social Security benefits will be higher starting in January. 

In October, the Social Security Administration (SSA)

The bear market has weighed on stocks across industries this year. Even some of the world's strongest companies have seen their shares decline in the double digits. But two biotech companies have

I won't pretend that this year has been a good one for my investment portfolio. Most of the stocks I own have performed poorly. Some of them have been especially huge losers. I have a long-term

I've seen a lot written lately about the likelihood that a new bull market is coming. Some investors appear to be confident that a big stock market rebound is right around the corner. I hope they're

Despite the broad sell-off in the overall crypto market over the past month, a number of under-the-radar cryptos are starting to separate themselves from the pack and generate impressive returns. At

The past year has been terrible for the mortgage industry. Mortgage originators have seen volumes dwindle as rising rates have eliminated the incentive to refinance, and homebuyers have seen a

Unless you're a short-seller, this has probably been a difficult year. The major U.S. stock indexes all plummeted at least 20% from their respective highs, which is the requirement to be labeled a "

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has long been an investor favorite.

The retailer has an easy-to-understand business model, a clear economic moat, and a track record of success. 

The warehouse

What's a "no-brainer" stock? One that's a buy for some pretty clear reasons today, and one that's very likely to grow down the road. These companies are often market leaders too. Today, the market

Investors looking for high yield should take a closer look at alternative asset manager behemoth Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and under-the-radar utility Pinnacle West Capital (NYSE: PNW). In this video

Down 33% year to date, 2022 hasn't been easy for Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL). While the cruise company has rapidly bounced back from many of the worst impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, high debt

When the curtain officially closes on 2022 in two weeks, there's little doubt this year will go down as one of the most challenging on record for investors. The ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average

This year has been rough for many retirement savers, but smart investors know that market downturns are an opportunity to find quality companies at bargain prices before they go back up.

Owning

Some people don't like change. They opt to live in the same home for years because they don't want the upheaval of moving and learning their way around a new neighborhood. And some people refuse to

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price hit an all-time high of $67,567 last November. But today it trades at about $18,000. The world's top cryptocurrency lost its luster as inflation, rising interest rates

Six Flags (NYSE: SIX) is poised to benefit as consumers unleash pent-up demand for away-from-home experiences. This video will determine whether that means it's an excellent time to buy Six Flags