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3 High-Yield Commodity Stocks
Commodity prices are notoriously volatile, which makes it harder for producers to maintain a steady dividend when they unexpectedly drop. That's why many of companies that operate in the sector....
Why Efficiency Is Becoming Increasingly Important in Solar Energy
Solar energy has gotten really, really cheap in the last decade and it's causing some unusual changes in the industry. A commodity solar module costs about $0.35 per watt today, or around $100 for....
Retiring Soon? Here Are 4 Money Moves to Make Now
Retirement is a major milestone in your life, and it should be a time you look forward to. But around half of all Americans aren't looking forward to leaving the workforce forever -- and money is....
How to Hit Your 401(k) Goals by Doing One Simple Thing
When retirement is decades away, it's easy to get in the habit of ignoring your 401(k). After all, you're making your contributions according to your retirement plan, so why not just let the money....
Trump Just Dealt Obamacare a New Blow (and It Has Nothing to Do With Cost-Sharing Reductions)
In case you haven't heard, President Trump really, really wants to get rid of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the hallmark legislation of former President Barack Obama that bears his name....
My Top Stock to Buy in September
Imagine this scenario: You stumbled upon a blockbuster gadget. If you sell your gadget in bulk right now, you'll personally make $500,000 over the next year. However, you have no guarantee that....
Disaster Planning: 5 Things to Put in Your Financial Emergency Kit
Hurricane Harvey's destruction is a forceful reminder that you rarely have very much advance warning to prepare for natural disasters. For this reason, it's important to assemble a financial....
Carry at Least 2 Chase Credit Cards to Maximize Rewards
Chase offers several credit card products that earn Ultimate Rewards points. But figuring out which is best for you can be a bit complicated.In fact, carrying two Chase credit cards offers a great....
Why an HSA Account Is a Gift to Retirement Planners
NASA astronauts once saved the International Space Station with an electric toothbrush. They were attempting to replace a power supply unit when they discovered the threads on a bolt were stuck.....
Surprise! Medicare Is in Worse Shape Than Social Security
For millions of Americans, Social Security is arguably the most important social program. Data from the Social Security Administration shows that 61% of all retired workers count on their monthly....
These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
As I wrote in the previous installment in this dividend stock series, we're in a sleepy time for dividend raises. Many companies are holding off on declaring higher payouts until the next....
What Does It Mean If Your Credit Score Is Less Than 600?
Your FICO credit score is a number that ranges from 300 to 850 based on your credit report, which helps lenders determine how risky a borrower you are. A score below 600 generally is not....
3 Reasons Gilead Sciences Jumped to Buy Kite Pharma
Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD) might be the most disciplined capital allocator in biotech. For years, its management has resisted calls from the peanut gallery to make a big acquisition,....
Best Buy's Great Quarterly Results Get Overshadowed by a Question Mark
Despite posting positive numbers during the second quarter, shares of Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) are down double digits. It has been a great run for investors the last year, but the company warned that....
Strong Pickup Sales Were a Bright Spot for Ford in August
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said its U.S. sales fell 2.1% in August. That was a smaller decline than analysts had expected. A big surge in sales of Ford's F-Series pickups helped to offset....
This Week in Solar
Earnings season is over and it seems most of the market is slowing down before the end of summer. But the solar industry continues to make news, both good and bad.This week, the industry showed....
Oil and Gas Stock Roundup: Harvey Looms Large
The epicenter of the U.S. oil and gas industry experienced a devastating blow this week as Hurricane Harvey plowed through Houston, leaving massive destruction in its wake. While the region is....
Lump Sum vs Pension: A Guide to Making the Right Choice for You
Pensions are becoming uncommon, but if you're one of the lucky American workers still on track to receive a pension, you're likely debating one important question: lump sum or monthly check? The....
The 20 Biggest Ways Americans Waste Money
You work hard for your money but, unfortunately, financial stress is still far too common, and many Americans feel -- with good reason -- that they don't have enough cash to cover an emergency or....
4 Retiree Money Mistakes
In some ways, retirement has more financial complications than working life. Most retirees just want to relax and live off the money they've saved without worrying about a financial plan, but that....
3 REIT Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding More Than 6%
High yielding dividends often come with caution signs for investors because an unusually high dividend usually means the market doesn't think the payout will last. And if we were looking at....
How GE’s New Management Will Affect the Company’s Future
General Electric Company's (NYSE: GE) CEO Jeff Immelt is stepping down and handing the reins to the CEO of GE Healthcare John Flannery, and investors seem to have pretty split feelings about it.In....
Gilead Sciences’ Oncology M&A Strategy Explained
Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) has wanted to be a leader in cancer treatment for awhile, and this week, it made a big splash into the indication when it announced the planned acquisition of Kite....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
U.S. stocks inched higher yet again today despite a slightly weaker-than-expected jobs report. The country added 156,000 jobs last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, below average....
You Reached Retirement: 3 Stocks to Consider Today
There's a lot of attention dedicated to saving money leading up to your retirement, but the topic of putting your money to work once you're finally there is too often ignored. And even then, many....