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Maxing out your 401(k) is a financial milestone to celebrate. Not everyone can set aside $20,500 or more toward retirement in a single year. That contribution level puts you ahead of the average

Freelancing marketplace Fiverr International (NYSE: FVRR) was a market-beater during the pandemic when the stock soared more than 1,200% in just over 12 months. Unfortunately, the stock has given

Healthcare stocks are generally considered a safe haven for investors during a difficult market, because sick people can't wait for an upbeat economy before getting the treatment they need. Despite

Warren Buffett has made a massive wager on oil prices this year. His company, Berkshire Hathaway, has built up a more than 20% stake in oil giant Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) and received

If you're a fan of bargain stocks, there's certainly no shortage of beaten-down tickers right now. Even a handful of familiar stalwarts that help make up the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) have been

Whether you're investing in stocks or digital assets, the up-and-down nature of markets can be difficult to stomach. With cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), the roller-coaster

Security door and lock maker Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) and industrial conglomerates Honeywell International (NASDAQ: HON) and Roper Technologies (NYSE: ROP) are not the first companies that spring to

Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY) and GameStop (NYSE: GME) are two of the market's wildest meme stocks. Both brick-and-mortar retailers face existential challenges, yet their stocks have been propped

Building generational wealth isn't a pipe dream. There are several investment vehicles that can help you achieve that, with stocks topping the list. Think about it: You park some money in rock-solid

The stock market is packed with excellent investment ideas right now. Some of the finest companies I know have seen their share prices slide way down since the inflation panic started in November

Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) Sam's Club has been a bright spot for the company in its recent quarterly results. For instance, the membership-based wholesale business saw its same-store sales increase 9.5%

Dividend stocks are a great way to let the power of passive income actively help you fund your daily life or pour the payouts back into your portfolio to build your nest egg.

Some of the most

It's amazing what stocks can do for your wealth if you find and hold the right ones over the long run. The effects of compounding should not be underestimated -- a combination of steady growth and

Do you like getting paid to do practically nothing? I thought so.

Lots of savvy investors know that they can generate heaps of passive income with dividend-paying stocks. These three businesses are

It's not news that the tech sector remains in the doldrums, especially semiconductor stocks, including semiconductor manufacturing equipment. In fact, Citigroup analyst Christopher Danley thinks the

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) staged a massive comeback over the last few years. The one-time industry laggard has delivered cutting-edge chips and enormous revenue growth for its

Last October, seniors on Social Security got word of a 5.9% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2022. The news was generally met with excitement, since that 5.9% raise represented the largest

The S&P 500 benchmark index had a rough month in August. Through Aug. 30, the S&P 500 had declined by 4% for the month, with the worst of it coming in the latter half of the month following a stock

You may be aware that Social Security can be taxable, but did you know that federal income tax might be just part of what you have to pay? There are a dozen states that have their own tax on Social

This has been a challenging year for professionals and retail investors alike. The S&P 500 got off to its worst six-month start in 52 years, and growth stocks have taken the brunt of the hit.

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Dividend stocks come in all shapes and sizes, but income investors are often drawn to those with the highest yields. Unfortunately, companies that pay a monster dividend often have dwindling

We're entering the final quarter of 2022, and I know I'm not the only one wondering how this year got away from me so quickly. Every year seems to slip by faster than the last, and before we know

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) may be best known for its e-commerce and cloud computing businesses. But the tech company has been expanding into another major market in recent years: healthcare. It has

In June 2021, Facebook gained a brief boost by changing its name to Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), as Mark Zuckerberg saw the future in virtual worlds. However, reality didn't take long to intrude

Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) reported better-than-expected second-quarter of fiscal 2023 (ending June 30) earnings performance on Aug. 24, defying concerns about slower usage and longer sales cycles in