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Do you ever feel like a hamster on a wheel, constantly moving but not getting anywhere? At its busiest, life can feel that way. You triage the things you need to accomplish, taking care of tasks

If you've recently retired and started collecting Social Security, you may be appreciating your newfound freedom from having to go to work. But it's not a given that you'll stop working completely

In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), and recent updates impacting the semiconductor market. To learn more, check out the short video, consider

While President Donald Trump paused most of the tariffs that went into effect last week, tariffs on Chinese goods not only remain in place but are escalating, as I write this. Most companies are

Dividend investors are facing a really terrible situation today because of the high valuations being attached to stocks, broadly speaking. The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), for example, has an

The price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has plunged by nearly 20% so far this year. In 2024, BTC surpassed the $100,000 mark several times. Recently, BTC has traded below $80,000.

Many investors believe

One of the most important trends that has shaped the economy during the past decade has happened at the intersection of financial services and technology. Two companies, Block (NYSE: XYZ) and PayPal

You can claim Social Security as early as age 62 if you qualify for benefits, but doing so can be costly. In this short video, Matt Frankel, CFP®, will discuss how your Social Security benefit is

Cybersecurity companies are unlikely to face severe negative impacts from increased tariffs.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 9, 2025. The video was published on April 11, 2025.

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) has gone on a nice run over the past several quarters. Shares of the telecom giant are up about 33% since late 2023. That has outperformed the S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) more

Your Social Security benefit isn't set in stone once you start collecting benefits.

There are a lot of ways your benefit could change. Most seniors are familiar with the annual COLA, which increases

"May you live in interesting times."

That probably isn't an ancient Chinese curse as some think. However, many investors might wish that the times we live in weren't quite as interesting --

Many investors might be dizzy from the stock market's frantic swings. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) plunged after President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement of steep "reciprocal tariffs"

Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) used to be similarly valued cryptocurrencies. But Shiba Inu has been underperforming its rival meme coin over the past year, which appears to

Through a remarkable career spanning more than 70 years, Warren Buffett has demonstrated a blueprint for investing success. His disciplined approach, focusing on high-quality companies with strong

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has not been spared from the recent stock market crash, with the stock trading down roughly 29% from its highs as of this writing. As an investment, the stock

With the recent stock market crash, several leading artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have gone on sale. While the market is likely to remain volatile given tariffs, threatened tariffs, and the

In just a few short weeks, the new presidential administration in the United States has upended global financial markets through an aggressive tariffing strategy against countries like China. As of

Pfizer's (NYSE: PFE) shares have been southbound for the better part of three years, partly because it was unable to repeat its incredible financial performance during the early pandemic years

The Vanguard Financials ETF (NYSEMKT: VFH) is one of many sector-focused exchange-traded funds that investors can buy. On the surface that seems like an easy thing to understand. Want financials

ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) has had a difficult journey since its public debut in 2021. The company initially rode the wave of excitement as the electric vehicle (EV) revolution gained momentum, with

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks haven't been performing well on the market in 2025 amid the tariff-fueled turmoil that threatens to send the U.S. economy into a recession. Share prices of cloud

Warren Buffett is the long-time CEO of the conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B). His stock-buying prowess is legendary and many investors follow his portfolio moves closely

Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) has been working to convert its Lake Charles facility in Louisiana from natural gas imports to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal for many years. The midstream

Berkshire Hathaway can be a great source of inspiration inspiration for individual investors. Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in American history, manages the vast majority of