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The chances of a recession appear to be rising. Just a couple of months ago, economists surveyed by Bloomberg estimated a 30% probability that the U.S. would enter a recession within the next year

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has lived through a few bear markets in his day. The aptly nicknamed "Oracle of Omaha" has experienced 13 market declines greater than 20%. That's if you include

Millions of retired seniors depend on Social Security to provide a large chunk of their monthly income. And for some, Social Security provides all of their income. But those who rely too heavily on

If you're putting money away regularly for retirement and you have a specific savings goal in mind, you're doing better than a lot of other people. But there's no magic savings target that can

Regardless of how long you've been investing, it's been a difficult year. Since hitting their respective all-time closing highs between mid-November and the first week of January, the iconic Dow

When Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett makes a move, Wall Street and investors rightly pay close attention. That's because the Oracle of Omaha's investing track record

Social Security is a reliable, important source of income for retirees. Unfortunately, many future workers are buying into a myth about this benefits program. This misconception could affect their

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Even though cybersecurity company CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD) has been notching tremendous revenue growth, it is currently unprofitable and that's been a strike against it with investors,

While lease to own (LTO) might not be the most glamorous business model, that doesn't mean a leading LTO company like Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII) can't be a good investment.

Rent-A-Center primarily

Former Disney (NYSE: DIS) CEO Bob Iger, who stepped down in 2020, was a visionary leader who expanded Disney's operations through several acquisitions. He spearheaded the purchase of animation

Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) is arguably the poster child for broken, pandemic-era growth stories. The connected exercise bike maker went public at $29 per share in Sept. 2019, but its stock

Kraft Heinz's (NASDAQ: KHC) stock has gained traction while most other stocks have fallen in the bear market. Its role as a food stock and ability to draw sales amid inflation has boosted this

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) could be poised for a big boost this winter, as it is scheduled to release the sequel to one of the biggest blockbuster films ever. Avatar set the record for the

Investors had high expectations heading into PepsiCo's (NASDAQ: PEP) second-quarter earnings report. While costs are rising and consumer confidence is weakening, the beverage and snack giant has

Some stocks offer investors the best of both worlds: They pay an above-average dividend and grow at an attractive rate. Those dual growth drivers can help them deliver impressive total returns.

It was a rough first half of 2022 for the stock market. At the market close on June 30, the S&P 500 was down 21% and the Nasdaq was off 30%, leaving many investors' portfolios drowning in red. The

Earnings season is upon us. Although this time can always be volatile, the stakes are even higher when the stock market is experiencing a downturn and the economy isn't doing well. That's especially

Shares of GameStop (NYSE: GME) tumbled along with the broader market in the first half of 2022, sinking nearly 18%. That added to a 31% drop for the prominent meme stock in the second half of 2021.

Natural gas is becoming an increasingly vital fuel. It produces fewer carbon emissions when consumed than coal and refined petroleum products, making it a cleaner option for the economy and

Saving and investing for retirement is best done from multiple angles, using all the resources available to you. One resource everyone should take advantage of is an IRA. There are two types of

Alibaba's (NYSE: BABA) stock price has fallen by around two-thirds from its peak of $317. For contrarian investors (myself included), it seems a good time to consider this leading tech company.

But

Market pundits are comparing the recent throttling of technology stocks to the Dot.com bubble of the early 2000s. With the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite down nearly 30% year to date, its easy to see