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While Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is still the world's top meme coin by market capitalization, that's not really saying too much. Dogecoin is down nearly 90% since it hit its high back in May 2021 and

Many seniors get a large chunk of their retirement income from Social Security. And for some, those benefits constitute all of their retirement income.

But living on Social Security alone isn't a

In case you haven't noticed, it's been a rough year for Wall Street and everyday investors. Since each of the three major U.S. stock indexes hit their all-time highs between mid-November and the

Some things in life are exaggerated. Those gadgets you see on late-night infomercials usually aren't as revolutionary as depicted. The earth-shattering news brought to you breathlessly by cable news

For most retirees, Social Security is a necessary source of income to make ends meet. Nearly 90% of the retirees surveyed by national pollster Gallup earlier this year stated that their Social

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If you're 65 or older, then Medicare is there to help you get the healthcare coverage you need. For hospital and inpatient care, Medicare Part A is the choice that tens of millions of people turn

2022 has been a tough year for investors. The S&P 500 market index is down more than 30% year to date and the more growth-oriented Nasdaq Composite lost more than 30% over the same span. Within

Here's a wild stat: If one year ago you had split $1,000 and bought equal amounts of stock in oil and gas midstream company MPLX (NYSE: MPLX) and Brazilian oil giant Petrobras (NYSE: PBR), you would

I've been captivated by dividend stocks ever since I received my first dividend payment in my early 20s. It was so exciting to get paid for basically doing nothing. That started my journey of

Whether you're a dividend investor or just someone looking for a safe harbor in uncertain economic times, Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) has a lot to offer. The company is an important

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans currently gets Social Security benefits, and those monthly checks account for about 30% of the income of seniors. Many of those individuals saw their benefits stretched thin

Connected-fitness company Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) is releasing news at a torrid pace. It's hard to keep up with the updates regarding brick-and-mortar retail partnerships, business

While the economy may look a bit concerning now, it pays to look out a few years. Take the home improvement market, which is expected to grow at a nearly 5% pace through 2028. The two Goliaths of

Shares of STORE Capital (NYSE: STOR) increased 16% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The real estate investment trust (REIT) agreed to be acquired by GIC in

With the S&P 500 index down over 22% year to date, it's been tricky finding companies outside the energy space that have beaten the market in 2022. According to Fidelity, every sector (excluding ene

Diabetes has been on the rise for a while because of both the aging of the U.S. population -- as well as expanding waistlines. According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report, 37.3 million

Shares of Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA) plunged by 37.6% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. This decline means shares of the identity management company have lost

Only a handful of companies have reached the trillion dollars in value mark, but that number will likely grow in coming years. As I set out to find companies that could reach a trillion-dollar

Wall Street isn't sure what to make of Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) stock these days. Falling demand for digital advertising as businesses fear a recession might be in the cards is putting pressure on the

After soaring at the pandemic's onset, Shopify's (NYSE: SHOP) prospects are deteriorating. Consumers are choosing to shop at brick-and-mortar stores instead of online. In this video, I will

Shares of Farfetch (NYSE: FTCH) were pulling back last month as concerns about rising interest rates and an increasing risk of a recession weighed on the e-commerce luxury fashion stock. Other than

Shares of Tellurian (NYSEMKT: TELL) plummeted 40.3% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Weighing on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) stock was news that it