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There are few social programs in the U.S. as scrutinized and beneficial as Social Security. Regardless of how some may feel about how the Social Security program operates, one thing is certain: It's

You're unlikely to have a warm-and-fuzzy feeling after buying some stocks. Instead, some stocks can keep you awake at night because of their high volatility and risk. The good news, though, is that

Getting married gives you a new partner to help you navigate life's personal and financial challenges, including retirement planning. But it also means reconfiguring a lot of your original plans to

Terry Smith built his hedge fund Fundsmith with a simple three-step strategy: "Invest in good companies, don't overpay, and do nothing." It's the simplicity, patience, and long-term thinking that

With the market just starting to get back into positive territory for the year, and many companies dealing with macroeconomic and policy impacts, can you find growth stocks to buy?

The answer is an

Annual global gross domestic product (GDP) now totals in the ballpark of $110 trillion. It's not a surprise that with so much economic activity, leading businesses dealing with anything related to

You may retire from work, but you'll never quite retire from paying taxes. How much you'll pay once you retire depends on the state where you reside. Here are 13 states that don't currently tax

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) experienced a share price surge after the company went public in 2021. But since about mid-2022, the stock has been on a steady decline and is down

For decades, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) has been a reliable way to generate double-digit annual returns. The company's leader, Warren Buffett, is one of the most successful

The long-term returns for the broader stock market are about 10% annually, which causes the market to double around once every seven years. So, if you can pinpoint stocks that can soar 150% over the

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR), a builder of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) on Sep. 17, 2021. Its

With tariffs affecting vehicle import shipments as well as long-term production strategies, the Trump administration pulling back support for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, and a devastating

Recursion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RXRX) is not the most famous artificial intelligence (AI) stock on the market, but the biotech (or techbio) company has attracted the attention of some big names

Despite being volatile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been a phenomenal asset to own. As of June 11, its price has skyrocketed nearly 48,000% in 10 years. And it has bounced back nicely since early

Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) is offering investors an attractive 6.7% distribution yield. That compares to the tiny 1.2% yield for the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and a 3.5% or so average

Even though the market recovered substantially from its lows during April, plenty of stocks are still at appealing valuations right now. The economy hasn't been impacted by tariffs so far, and

Companies that pay a stable dividend can make solid investments. Historically, they've produced higher total returns with less volatility than companies that don't pay dividends. However, the

Realty Income (NYSE: O) has evolved into a massive cash generator for its long-term investors. Known as the "monthly dividend company," it has paid a monthly dividend and increased its payout at

While uncertainty is always the name of the game in investing, the last few months have been particularly chaotic. Global trade tension spurred by President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs

Few stocks have been as hot as Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) in 2025. Shares of the artificial intelligence (AI) software company have skyrocketed close to 80% year to date.

However, if we

There are millions of older Americans today who rely on Social Security for monthly income. And without that money, keeping up with bills would be a struggle.

There are a couple of factors that go