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With the Nasdaq Up 37% for the Year, Is It Too Late to Buy?
With the Nasdaq Up 37% for the Year, Is It Too Late to Buy?

It's been an impressive run, to say the least. Not only is the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) up 37% year to date, as of Wednesday it's up 79% from its March low. And that's factoring in this

Coronavirus Vaccine Scams Are Coming. Here's How to Avoid Them
Coronavirus Vaccine Scams Are Coming. Here's How to Avoid Them

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This Week's 2 Blockbuster IPOs Face Wildly Different Post-Pandemic Futures
This Week's 2 Blockbuster IPOs Face Wildly Different Post-Pandemic Futures

It's been a busy year for IPOs, culminating in the splashy debuts of two of the most highly anticipated stocks that investors couldn't wait to get their hands on: DoorDash and Airbnb. This week

Foreclosure Rates Are Way Down. That's Not Necessarily Great News
Foreclosure Rates Are Way Down. That's Not Necessarily Great News

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2 Rules Every New Social Security Beneficiary Needs to Know
2 Rules Every New Social Security Beneficiary Needs to Know

So you've retired and claimed Social Security benefits. Congrats: You've hit a major life milestone. But you can't necessarily just sit back and enjoy your checks while having the freedom to do

Disruptor Alert: These 4 Companies Are Changing the Industrial SectorPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Logistics company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/a16a79c7-f73c-405d-ba63-e8d69b66ce4e.png
Disruptor Alert: These 4 Companies Are Changing the Industrial Sector

The COVID-19 pandemic has only served to increase interest in the so-called fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0 -- in other words, the use of digital technologies such as Web-enabled

Today's Mortgage Rates -- December 11, 2020: Rates Holding Fairly SteadyPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Hedge fund, neutral atmosphere, photo by Charlie Waite: https://img.theapi.app/temp/95282efd-f725-49c0-be40-aa74627f7ccc.png
Today's Mortgage Rates -- December 11, 2020: Rates Holding Fairly Steady

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3 Steps to Retiring at Age 60 With $1 Million
3 Steps to Retiring at Age 60 With $1 Million

Approximately half of workers say they'd like to retire by age 60, according to a 2018 survey from TD Ameritrade, but only one-third think they'll realistically be able to achieve that goal.

It

Forget Skechers, Adidas Is a Better Footwear Stock
Forget Skechers, Adidas Is a Better Footwear Stock

Many footwear companies have struggled this year as the pandemic has disrupted supply chains and shut down brick-and-mortar retailers. But over the past 12 months, shares of Adidas (OTC: ADDY.Y)

Apple Is Reportedly Working on Custom Silicon for Apple Car
Apple Is Reportedly Working on Custom Silicon for Apple Car

Fresh off the launch of M1 Macs -- a momentous occasion that has been in the works for nearly a decade -- Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) may be turning its silicon ambitions to Project Titan, the company's

Northrop Grumman Is All-In on Bombers and Space After Recent DivestmentPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Diversified industrial company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/3bc2ecaa-ddda-4d9f-865e-4df253bbd22f.png
Northrop Grumman Is All-In on Bombers and Space After Recent Divestment

Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) is parting ways with the bulk of its IT and services work in favor of focusing its attention squarely on its array of aerospace and space assets. The deal could crimp

Is Under Armour Stock a Buy?
Is Under Armour Stock a Buy?

As vaccines for COVID-19 get rolled out and a real economic recovery looks like it could happen soon, investor confidence is pushing up stock prices. But every company needs to be assessed on its

Why You Should Plan for 3 Different Retirements
Why You Should Plan for 3 Different Retirements

When you're planning for life after working, chances are you're only anticipating one retirement. That can be a big mistake, though. For most people, retirement can be broken into three distinct

Which Countries Could Follow the U.K. in Launching COVID Vaccines?
Which Countries Could Follow the U.K. in Launching COVID Vaccines?

There was a shot heard around the world only a little over one week ago. The United Kingdom became the first country to grant emergency authorization to a COVID-19 vaccine, Pfizer's (NYSE: PFE) and

How Does Your Debt Compare to Other People Your Age?
How Does Your Debt Compare to Other People Your Age?

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Is Stitch Fix Stock a Buy?
Is Stitch Fix Stock a Buy?

Shares of digital clothier Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) languished in the first half of 2020, but the second half of the year was a different story. The stock has doubled in value since the summer and

You're Going to Pay More for Disney+ Next Year -- and Like It
You're Going to Pay More for Disney+ Next Year -- and Like It

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) is hitting all-time highs this week, so it had quite a bit to live up to heading into its Investor Day 2020 event shortly after Thursday's market close. There were plenty of

Is Kroger Stock a Buy?
Is Kroger Stock a Buy?

Kroger is one of the largest U.S. companies by revenue, but it doesn't generate as much hype as competitors like Walmart and Target. Kroger stores are strictly supermarkets, unlike Walmart and

Could Target Be a Millionaire Maker Stock?
Could Target Be a Millionaire Maker Stock?

Target (NYSE:TGT) has been making shareholders wealthy for a long time now -- even turning some of them into millionaires. For instance, those who invested $10,000 in Target's shares in Dec. 1982

3 Drawbacks of Only Using a 401(k) for Retirement
3 Drawbacks of Only Using a 401(k) for Retirement

401(k)s aren't all created equal, and using a bad one to save for your retirement could make your job a lot more difficult. Different types of retirement accounts have different strengths and

The 5 Worst Energy Stocks of 2020
The 5 Worst Energy Stocks of 2020

The energy sector hasn't been too kind to investors in 2020. Several companies large and small have written down the value of their assets, cut dividends, missed interest payments, or flat-out gone

Macy's Can Fix Its Balance Sheet Quickly
Macy's Can Fix Its Balance Sheet Quickly

Shares of Macy's (NYSE: M) plunged earlier this year as investors panicked about a potential cash crunch. The iconic department store operator wound up reporting a $630 million adjusted net loss for

3 Top Infrastructure Stocks to Buy in December
3 Top Infrastructure Stocks to Buy in December

Infrastructure companies provide some of the most crucial services we use every day. Roads, bridges, power lines, and buildings are all built and owned by infrastructure companies that aren't often

Forget FAANG, Buy These 2 Unstoppable Stocks Instead
Forget FAANG, Buy These 2 Unstoppable Stocks Instead

As we get ready to close the book on 2020, allow me to call out two sectors that will create enormous wealth for investors over the next decade.

The first is virtual currencies and digital wallets

Americans Pay Almost $1,000 Per Year in Credit Card Interest
Americans Pay Almost $1,000 Per Year in Credit Card Interest

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