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As I write this, the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1 is now 15 days old and counting. That makes it the sixth-longest federal shutdown in U.S. history, and it's about to move into fifth

Trade tariffs are mixing up the global economy in 2025. The Trump administration has issued double-digit import fees on goods from most countries, with even higher rates in markets like China and

Saving for retirement isn't easy. To build up a nice balance in an individual retirement account (IRA) or 401(k), you may need to make sacrifices, like working a demanding job or forgoing certain

The IRS has released the 2026 tax brackets, as well as the new standard deductions and several other inflation-related adjustments. Although the marginal tax rates have not changed, the new tax

Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are a way for the IRS to ensure it receives some money after allowing you to deduct contributions to tax-deferred accounts like a 401(k) from your taxable

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, announcement will be delayed a bit, due to the government shutdown. The short reason is that the COLA is based on third quarter inflation

Wall Street has long rewarded patience and sound investment choices far more than market timing. Hence, buying and holding stakes in high-quality companies benefiting from powerful secular tailwinds

What's even better than a solid, reliable dividend stock? A solid, reliable, high-yield dividend stock. One that is trading at attractive levels is even more preferable. Excellent dividend payers

After decades of saving and investing, it's time to make tough retirement decisions. It's up to you to determine whether you want to downsize your home or relocate to another state. It's you who's

During its very first demo, a metal ball was brazenly tossed against the "armor glass" window of a Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) Cybertruck. As we all know now, the demo didn't go according to plan and the

Quantum computing may be in its early stages, but investors are already picking winners. Many of today's perceived winners and losers in the quantum computing space probably won't be the same five

Many Social Security recipients are eagerly awaiting news of the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) they are on track to receive in 2026. COLAs help to ensure that people who use the program as an

Range Financial Group LLC fully exited its position in Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT), selling 29,944 shares for an estimated $3.2 million, according to an SEC filing dated Oct. 17.

The fund sold its entire

I'm sure every investor is familiar with Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO). The dominant force in the non-alcoholic ready-to-drink industry has a global presence, as its products are sold in more than 200

The initial October optimism that pushed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to a new high has quickly faded. On Friday, Oct. 17, Bitcoin slipped below the $105,000 mark -- a 17% drop on its Oct. 6 peak of over

In 1949, Interprovincial Pipe Line (IPL) Company began building the first pipeline for exporting oil from Canada to the U.S. Seventy-six years later, that company's pipelines transport around 65% of

There are many good reasons to invest in small-cap stocks, such as their potential for faster growth -- and the potential for them to be bought out at a premium by bigger companies.

If you're

Many younger investors tend to chase the market's highest-growth stocks. That strategy makes sense if you still have decades to go before you retire, since those speculative plays might generate

When it comes to stock market indexes, none is as followed (and arguably important) as the S&P 500. Tracking 500 of America's largest and most influential companies, the S&P 500 serves as the

If you are retired and collecting Social Security, you likely rely on the income you receive to help you make ends meet. Unfortunately, many retirees have found that this income isn't going as far

The government shutdown, now more than two weeks old, continues on without much optimism on Capitol Hill, in the White House, or elsewhere that it will end soon.

Unfortunately, at the moment, there

Online ad-technology company The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) used to be a market darling. The company thrived in the coronavirus lockdown era, continued to win in the inflation panic of 2022, and

There are many ways to build wealth in the stock market, but growth stocks hold a special place in my heart. Patiently holding on to high-growth stocks for the long run is a winning strategy. Of

If you're a salaried employee, you may be used to getting subsidized health insurance through your company. Once you retire, you may need to kiss that coverage goodbye.

If you're 65 or older

Not even the best businesses can make money hand over fist every year. But the really good ones figure out a way to make a profit -- and to take care of their shareholders -- even during