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There are many reasons to love Target (NYSE: TGT). Plenty of investors agree, and the stock has almost tripled over the past three years. But there's one reason that stands out and gives me

Many people leave the workforce and enter retirement only to wind up unhappy after the fact. And unfortunately, much of that boils down to financial stress. If you want to increase your chances of

Although AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC) got a $100 million lifeline last week, it still needs $750 million more to make it through next year. Some of its lenders are thinking it may not be

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) are waiting on pins and needles to receive emergency use authorizations (EUA) for their COVID-19 vaccines. And investors are anxiously awaiting the big

I took a look at three stocks to avoid last week, predicting that Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK), Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX), and Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) were going to have a challenging week

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Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has been successful for a long time, leading the company to reward shareholders with dividend payments. But there are many companies that pay dividends. As we've seen this year

When times get tough, basic consumer staples stocks that can bolster your portfolio. Back in the early stages of the pandemic back in March, the stocks of companies that sell basics like household

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Investors have a lot to smile about as 2020 comes to a close. After a brutal spring sell-off, all the major indexes have come roaring back. Even the downtrodden energy sector is starting to catch

If you're eager to start your Social Security benefits, you may be wondering how soon you can claim them. But the answer to this question isn't quite as simple as it seems. That's because there are

Barring any unforeseen developments, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. will soon be sworn in as 46^th President of the United States, officially taking the oath on Jan. 20. As investors, it's understandable

With widely used fintech platforms such as Square's (NYSE: SQ) Cash App and PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) allowing their tens of millions of users to by, sell, and hold bitcoin, investor interest in

Equinix (NASDAQ: EQIX) is the largest real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on data centers, and one of the largest REITs of any kind in the world. And second-largest data center REIT Digital

Sometimes the best stocks to buy are those that provide the essential tools needed for others. Several "pick-and-shovel" COVID stocks have performed really well so far this year. However, in this

When the curtain finally closes on 2020, it'll go down as one of the wildest and most disruptive years on record. That's because the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has completely

Taxes are a part of life, and being informed about them can help you better manage your money. But new data reveals that Americans are missing one key piece of tax information -- the amount of money

Deciding whether to invest in Nike (NYSE: NKE) or Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) is a tough choice. After all, both are venerable companies that have been successful for a long time. This isn't

Much of the banking sector has seen share prices decline in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Not only did the pandemic result in rising credit costs for banks, but it also caused the Federal

Swing for the fences in baseball, and you risk striking out. Swing for the fences in your retirement portfolio, and the consequences can be far more serious. An overly aggressive investing style in

It's no secret that Costco (NASDAQ: COST) is a fantastically successful business. The warehouse giant built the world's second-largest retailing platform using a few key competitive advantages

One of the most important investing decisions you'll need to make is exactly where to put your money. Index funds are a great option for retirement because they're a relatively safe choice that can

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) recently announced that users would be able to buy, sell, and hold bitcoin in their Paypal accounts. But this wasn't the biggest news. PayPal also said that it plans to

What will the stock market do in 2021? There's no way to be sure. However, there are several reasons to be optimistic. COVID-19 vaccines could help bring a long-awaited end to the pandemic

The finish line is finally in sight. In 17 days, the curtains will (thankfully) close on 2020, and we'll be looking forward to a brighter year in 2021.

The same is true for the investment community