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Is the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF a Buy Now?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844651/copy-of-dividends-blackboard-sketch-doodle-1201x849-0ca0aea.jpg
Is the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF a Buy Now?

If you're looking for an easy way to invest, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a good option. These investments combine a selection of stocks into one ticker, making it a simple way to get exposure

With 2025 Coming to an End, Here Are 3 Key Social Security Changes to Know Heading Into the New Year: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844725/social-security-card1.jpg
With 2025 Coming to an End, Here Are 3 Key Social Security Changes to Know Heading Into the New Year

The end of the year is a time when many people begin to get different areas of their lives in order, especially finances. This could mean anything from budgeting to adjusting investments, but for

1 Growth Stock Down 20% to Buy Right Now: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/840847/person-buying-a-stock-while-using-a-computer-and-a-tablet.jpg
1 Growth Stock Down 20% to Buy Right Now

Although the market is just off its all-time high, you wouldn't know it based on some of the fear in one part of the market. There is talk of a bubble forming in artificial intelligence (AI), fueled

Broke Millennial? This Investment Strategy Actually Works: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/842643/gettyimages-875753404.jpg
Broke Millennial? This Investment Strategy Actually Works

If you were born between 1981 and 1996, you're in the "millennial" generation, and you're between about 29 and 44 in age. You may also be struggling financially. According to a recent report from

Warren Buffett Is Rapidly Selling Apple Stock. Here Are 2 Reasons Why.: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844402/buffett17-tmf.jpg
Warren Buffett Is Rapidly Selling Apple Stock. Here Are 2 Reasons Why.

For nearly a decade, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been a mainstay in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio.

In 2016, Warren Buffett first approved of adding Apple shares, initiating

EQS-Adhoc: JENOPTIK AG: Chairman of the Supervisory Board of JENOPTIK AG resigns
EQS-Adhoc: JENOPTIK AG: Chairman of the Supervisory Board of JENOPTIK AG resigns
EQS-Adhoc: JENOPTIK AG: Chairman of the Supervisory Board of JENOPTIK AG resigns
Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844563/gettyimages-862003806.jpg
Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits?

For millions of Americans, Social Security is a large chunk -- or all -- of their retirement income. That's why their retirement plans depend heavily on how much they receive in benefits. Generally

What Is One of the Best Semiconductor Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years? (Spoiler: It's an ETF With Average Annual Gains Exceeding 20%): https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/843313/gettyimages-1178910163.jpg
What Is One of the Best Semiconductor Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years? (Spoiler: It's an ETF With Average Annual Gains Exceeding 20%)

So you want to invest in semiconductor stocks? Who could blame you? Semiconductor chips are now powering or found in many things we use every day, from websites to smartphones, cars, and washing

Retirees in These 5 States Are on Track for Above-Average 2026 Social Security Raises: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/842923/typing-on-laptop.jpg
Retirees in These 5 States Are on Track for Above-Average 2026 Social Security Raises

An important change is coming to Social Security soon. Retirees and anyone else getting benefits through the program will have more money coming with each payment in 2026. Specifically, checks will

1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 24,600%, According to Michael Saylor of Strategy: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844330/investor-in-suit-holding-smartphone.jpg
1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 24,600%, According to Michael Saylor of Strategy

In a span of just two months, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has slumped in value from an all-time high of $126,000 to a current price of $85,000. For good reason, crypto market sentiment is at a nadir right

Prediction: These 5 Stocks Will Be Worth More Than $8 Trillion by 2030: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844684/rocket-with-person-holding-pen.jpg
Prediction: These 5 Stocks Will Be Worth More Than $8 Trillion by 2030

The biggest of the big keep getting bigger. That's been the story for the stock market in recent years. The so-called "Magnificent Seven" stocks now have a combined market cap of over $21 trillion.

2 Stocks to Buy Near Their 52-Week Lows: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844124/person-using-a-smartphone.jpg
2 Stocks to Buy Near Their 52-Week Lows

Recent developments have led to significant declines in the stock prices of Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) and Zoetis (NYSE: ZTS). Due to company-specific issues, both are currently not that far from their

Prediction: This Unstoppable Vanguard ETF Will Crush the S&P 500 (Again) in 2026: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844747/a-sculpture-of-a-golden-bull-standing-on-a-laptop-computer.jpg
Prediction: This Unstoppable Vanguard ETF Will Crush the S&P 500 (Again) in 2026

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is having a strong year with a gain of 16.1% so far, which is much higher than its average annual return of 10.5% since it was established in 1957. However, had

My 2 Favorite Conservative Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844761/24_10_15-a-word-cloud-with-the-words-passive-income-in-large-font-_mf-dload-gettyimages-457891231-1200x800-5b2df79.jpg
My 2 Favorite Conservative Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

I usually buy dividend stocks when Wall Street is downbeat on their shares for a reason I believe will be temporary. However, some investors simply don't like taking what can be deeply contrarian

The Nasdaq Just Had Its Worst Month Since March. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This Next.: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844887/market-15.jpeg
The Nasdaq Just Had Its Worst Month Since March. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This Next.

The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) dropped 1.5% in November, marking the first time the technology-heavy index has suffered a monthly loss since falling 8.2% in March. Investors are concerned

Walmart Will Make Stock Market History on Dec. 9 -- and It Can Top This Feat in 2026: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844778/nyse-wall-street-stock-exchange-invest-buy-sell-dow-jones-getty.jpg
Walmart Will Make Stock Market History on Dec. 9 -- and It Can Top This Feat in 2026

Over the last three years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been the hottest theme on Wall Street. Ensuring software and systems have the tools to make split-second decisions without the need for

2 Positive Social Security Changes Happening in 2026 -- and 2 That Aren't As Great: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844113/social-security-cards-3_gettyimages-488815648.jpg
2 Positive Social Security Changes Happening in 2026 -- and 2 That Aren't As Great

Keeping tabs on Social Security probably isn't as fun as keeping tabs on your favorite celebrity or sports team. But it's an important thing to do, since the program has a tendency to change from

Here's the Simple Reason Why Most Billionaire Investors Aren't Selling Palantir Stock: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844767/palantir.jpg
Here's the Simple Reason Why Most Billionaire Investors Aren't Selling Palantir Stock

Only eight members of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) have delivered year-to-date gains of more than 100%. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) is one of them.

However, the luster of this high-flying

History Says the Nasdaq Will Soar: 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Before 2026, According to Wall Street: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844871/growth-31.jpg
History Says the Nasdaq Will Soar: 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Before 2026, According to Wall Street

The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) entered a new bull market on April 8. The technology-heavy index has since advanced by 53%, but history suggests more upside is likely over the next year

Billionaire Warren Buffett Sold 45% of Berkshire's Stake in Bank of America and Piled Into a Virtual Monopoly That's Gained Nearly 13,000% Since Its IPO: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844755/buffett13-tmf.jpg
Billionaire Warren Buffett Sold 45% of Berkshire's Stake in Bank of America and Piled Into a Virtual Monopoly That's Gained Nearly 13,000% Since Its IPO

One month from today, a new era will begin for conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B).

In May, at Berkshire's annual shareholder meeting, billionaire CEO Warren Buffett announced

EQS-News: Vossloh places €600 million promissory note loans
EQS-News: Vossloh places €600 million promissory note loans
EQS-News: Vossloh places €600 million promissory note loans
EQS-Adhoc: voestalpine AG: The Management Board of voestalpine AG resolves to use treasury shares to satisfy the subscription rights of the 2023 convertible bonds (if applicable): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ea/Voestalpine_2017_logo.svg/1024px-Voestalpine_2017_logo.svg.png
EQS-Adhoc: voestalpine AG: The Management Board of voestalpine AG resolves to use treasury shares to satisfy the subscription rights of the 2023 convertible bonds (if applicable)
EQS-Adhoc: voestalpine AG: The Management Board of voestalpine AG resolves to use treasury shares to satisfy the subscription rights of the 2023 convertible bonds (if applicable)
Where Will Realty Income Stock Be in 5 Years?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/842257/realty_income_logo_on_smartphone_ai_o.jpg
Where Will Realty Income Stock Be in 5 Years?

Realty Income (NYSE: O) has evolved over the years. The real estate investment trust (REIT) has grown from its foundation of investing in freestanding U.S. retail properties secured by long-term net

This Real Estate Stock Is Yielding 14.6%!: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/843945/passive-income-1.jpg
This Real Estate Stock Is Yielding 14.6%!

When evaluating dividend yields, I generally consider a sustainable 3% yield to be very solid. When I recently saw Dynex Capital's (NYSE: DX) massive 14.6% trailing 12-month dividend yield, I was

Is Plug Power Stock a Buy Now?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844769/1-dotted-red-arrow-glowing-and-going-down.jpg
Is Plug Power Stock a Buy Now?

I won't bury the lede -- and if you've read anything I've written about hydrogen fuel cell company Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) over the last few years, this probably won't come as a surprise -- but