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XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is down 25% on the year as of March 26, part of a longer decline that started last July. Optimistic investors see this as an opportunity to buy the dip, assuming the crypto market

A 2025 Fidelity Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate found that a 65-year-old may need $172,500 to cover healthcare costs in retirement. For many Americans, that figure may seem surreal, especially if

In August 2016, Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) paid $3.3 billion for Jet.com, the largest e-commerce acquisition ever at the time. Wall Street was skeptical. Jet was barely a year old, hemorrhaging cash

Inflation isn't going away. The AI-fueled stock market boom is fading. Economic uncertainty is increasing. It's no wonder many investors are rotating out of expensive growth stocks and into

Until late February, the widely followed Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and growth-stock-dominated Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) had

A couple of years ago, everyone wanted to get in on artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. These players roared higher week after week as companies spoke of the technology's potential -- and in some

For three years, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) was one of the best performers in the U.S. equity market. Its overweight in tech and growth stocks was more than enough to deliver stellar

Are you planning to retire around the age of 62? If so, you won't be alone. According to the 2024 MassMutual Retirement Happiness Study, both retirees and pre-retirees see the age of 63 as a perfect

The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) closed more 10% from its record high on March 26, primarily because recession fears have resurfaced as a result of soaring oil prices. That put the index in

Some stocks zig while other stocks in the sector zag. That's what has happened with Brookfield Renewable Corporation (NYSE: BEPC) in recent weeks. While most energy stocks have soared as oil and gas

The amount of your Social Security checks comes down to two factors: your earnings history and the age at which you claim benefits. But thankfully for some people who may have inconsistent or short

Is the stock market in correction territory? It depends on what you mean by stock market.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) are

Cracks appear to be forming in the stock market from nearly every direction. Valuations were already high, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) Shiller CAPE ratio near its highest level since before

There's no guaranteed way to become a millionaire, but investing in stocks can be one of the best. The stock market has delivered average annual returns of 10% for the past 50 years. (That includes

Since reaching an all-time high of more than $126,000 last October, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has struggled, and now trades at about $66,600 (as of March 29). The big question is when will this unwind

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) launched in 2009, and it quickly attracted hordes of hardcore believers who predicted it would transform the entire financial system. In 2013, two friends named Billy Markus

Wall Street's bull market has proved resilient for more than three years. While prevailing themes, such as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the advent of quantum computing, have provided

When Greg Abel took over as Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) chief executive officer earlier this year, he was charged with managing nearly $700 billion in assets. His legendary

Boom and bust. That's been the history of Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) so far. The memory chipmaker has definitely put the "cyclical" in cyclical stock in previous years.

However, the seemingly

I doubled my position in this excellent business at a bargain price.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of March 27, 2026. The video was published on March 29, 2026.

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When President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill in July 2025, it included changes to federal tax laws ranging from incentives to deductions. Part of the latter was a new "enhanced

There's a reason Social Security recipients are often advised not to file for benefits before reaching full retirement age. If you file early, you'll generally reduce your monthly checks for life.

Buying stock in companies with competitive advantages and holding it forever seems like a simple strategy -- until it isn't. Consider that more than half of the current S&P 500 components weren't a

The Social Security Administration (SSA) rejects between 60% and 70% of initial disability claims each year. However, that doesn't mean it's time to give up. Applications are rejected for many

As of March 24, the S&P 500 is about 6% off its all-time high. Rising geopolitical risk in the Middle East, slowing economic growth, and a stagnant jobs market are all contributing to lower investor