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3 Top REITs to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio
If you're worried about a wobbly economy, join the club. With borrowing costs and inflationary pressures rising, the near-term outlook is cloudy. Things are even worse in most overseas markets
Nio Released Q2 Earnings, But Before Buying You Should Know This
One of the most well-known electric vehicle makers released its highly anticipated second-quarter earnings last week. Nio (NYSE: NIO), a Chinese-based EV manufacturer, posted a lackluster Q2 report
Planning to Retire Early? Here's Why a Roth IRA Might Not Be for You
The core tenant of the FIRE movement is to create as big of a gap as possible between your earnings and your spending. What you do with the difference -- your savings -- can make a world of
MicroStrategy Is Buying More Bitcoin, With Shareholders Footing the Bill
MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) is doubling down on its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investment again. This time, the business intelligence company is asking shareholders to foot the bill.
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Is Now the Time to Buy ApeCoin?
Non-fungible token (NFT) prices continue to fall across the board, including prices for even the most popular NFT collections. Prices of NFTs in the Bored Ape Yacht Club collection, for example
Honda's Latest Production Cuts Could Be a Warning to Automakers
Carmakers have had a rough time as of late. Not only have most automotive stocks tumbled this year, but it seems that they're hardly catching any breaks when it comes to getting production back to
This Semiconductor Giant Is Not Seeing a Slowdown in Growth
Today's video focuses on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) and its recently reported monthly revenue report for August 2022. While specific industries in the semiconductor market seem
3 Ways for Retirees to Qualify for the Social Security Spousal Benefit
The spousal benefit is a big part of the Social Security program. It enables the partner of a retiree claiming Social Security benefits to also receive Social Security even if they haven't worked
Better Buy: Okta vs. Palo Alto Networks
Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA) and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) compete in similar niches, but their stock returns recently couldn't be more different. Okta's shares are down by more than 70% since the
What Does Inflation Mean for Your Retirement Plan?
Americans got some welcome news last week that inflation slowed in July, but the growth in consumer prices was still nearly triple the historical average. Inflation plays a major role in retirement
Down 85% From Its High, This Top Growth Stock Is a Screaming Buy
This year, streaming will account for about 50% of TV viewing time among U.S. adults aged 18 to 49, but advertisers will spend just 22% of their TV budgets on streaming platforms, according to
2 Cryptos That Are Still Soaring Right Now
The crypto market started off August on a hopeful note, filled with optimism about Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and The Merge, which has been one of the most anticipated events of the year for the crypto
I Bonds: A Guaranteed 9.62% Yield -- but There's a Catch
Series I savings bonds, better known as I bonds to many Americans, can help you get an excellent yield from your savings, and without taking on excess risk. However, there are a few big caveats you
4 Stocks That Have My Attention This Week
Today's video focuses on Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), Block (NYSE: SQ), Shopify (NYSE: SHOP), and some of the bullish reasons why I want to add to these
2 Index Funds That Could Make You a Stock Market Millionaire
The stock market is a time-tested path to achieving financial independence, but new investors often have no idea where to start. There are thousands of publicly-traded companies and countless
Got $1,000? 3 Stocks to Buy and Hold Until Retirement
Buying and holding stocks for the long term is a proven way to help build retirement savings. Getting behind stocks and trends that have long-term growth opportunities can exponentially compound
Is It Time to Sell UiPath Stock?
It's been a long, slow, painful decline for software automation company UiPath (NYSE: PATH). Shares are down 85% from their all-time high reached in the spring of 2021. The good news is the business
2 Risky Stocks That Are Running Low on Cash
Investors should always be wary of businesses that are low on cash. While they can always raise money through debt or by issuing more shares, neither option is particularly attractive to
Better Buy: ChargePoint vs. Blink Charging
The Inflation Reduction Act does several things, but the biggest provision is likely the massive $369 billion in climate-related subsidies. In addition, the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill signed
Why Funding an HSA Is Really a No-Risk Prospect
Healthcare is one of those expenses that can burden you at any time. You might end up injured in your 30s and stuck with a host of medical bills. Or, a health issue might arise in your 50s, leaving
This Cathie Wood Stock Could Double Within 3 Years -- Here's How
Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT: ARKK) is known for its investments in game-changing growth stocks backed by high-tech companies at the leading edge of science, making Ginkgo Bioworks
3 Top Tech Stocks to Buy in September
Tech stocks have not fared well in 2022. The Technology Sector Select SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT: XLK) is down 22% year to date. Some of this decline is understandable considering how inflated valuations got
Everyone Should Mark These 6 Retirement Milestones on Their Calendars
We tend to think about retirement as a single date marked on the calendar, perhaps celebrated with a small party. But to the federal government, retirement is more complicated. You need to reach
2 Robinhood Stocks That Millionaire Investors Are Buying
Robinhood Markets' trading app was the talk of Wall Street in 2021, generating tremendous buzz and fueling the meme stock trading frenzy that catapulted names like GameStop and AMC Entertainment