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Inherited an IRA? The 10-Year Rule Is Now Being Enforced -- What You Must Do
Inherited an IRA? The 10-Year Rule Is Now Being Enforced -- What You Must Do

If you've just inherited an IRA, you're probably going through a confusing time right now. A loved one has likely just passed away, and you may still be grieving that loss. At the same time, you

Visa vs. Mastercard: One Is Built for a Recession. Here's Which One to Own.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Janitorial service, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/4d4e885c-79e9-4b8f-bd91-e9721cd7c2e9.png
Visa vs. Mastercard: One Is Built for a Recession. Here's Which One to Own.

It's hard to find a truly recession-proof stock, but some companies are better equipped to weather recessions than others. When it comes to digital payments, Visa (NYSE: V) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA)

Got $5,000? 2 Stocks the Fed's Rate Decision Just Made More AttractivePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/11edc0a6-edfc-46d1-baee-abd4f510abd1.png
Got $5,000? 2 Stocks the Fed's Rate Decision Just Made More Attractive

Stock investors tend to think that lower interest rates translate into higher stock prices. While that is often true, some companies benefit when interest rates hold steady, and yes, many of those

Will the U.S. Enter a Recession in 2026? Here's What the Data Suggests.
Will the U.S. Enter a Recession in 2026? Here's What the Data Suggests.

Recession fears are back, and stock prices continue to slide. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is down more than 6% over the past month alone, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC)

1 Ridiculously Easy Way to Beat the Stock Market Experts
1 Ridiculously Easy Way to Beat the Stock Market Experts

In the investment management industry, professional fund managers certainly get idolized. Whether it's their sharp suits, clear commentary, or huge paychecks, it's not surprising if regular

Nvidia Just Announced Hardware for AI Data Centers in Space. Here Are the Very Real Implications.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/a130cb51-4ded-41be-b600-b83e2078ad65.png
Nvidia Just Announced Hardware for AI Data Centers in Space. Here Are the Very Real Implications.

The idea of data centers in space sounds like science fiction, but it's a business concept that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is taking seriously. On March 16, it announced a new computing module that could

Micron vs Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing: Which AI Chipmaker Is the Better Buy Right Now?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
Micron vs Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing: Which AI Chipmaker Is the Better Buy Right Now?

The explosion in artificial intelligence spending over the past few years has led many companies to see their profits soar, and semiconductor stocks have been some of the biggest beneficiaries by

3 Investing Myths That May Be Costing You Serious Money
3 Investing Myths That May Be Costing You Serious Money

If you want to grow wealthy, you need to invest. Unless you win the lottery or marry rich, smart investing is the absolute best and easiest path to building financial security.

Unfortunately, many

What the 2026 Social Security and Medicare Changes Mean for Your Monthly Budget
What the 2026 Social Security and Medicare Changes Mean for Your Monthly Budget

There are millions of older Americans today who get monthly benefits from Social Security and health coverage through Medicare. Both programs changed meaningfully in 2026 -- for better and worse.

In

Better Space Stock: Rocket Lab vs. Redwire
Better Space Stock: Rocket Lab vs. Redwire

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) sure lived up to its name this week, rocketing more than 10% on Wednesday after NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman unveiled his new "Ignition" plan to build a base on the

This Vanguard Fund Is One of the Best Dividend ETFs of the Past DecadePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Underwriting company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-N0Y6W7kvQQgUHnb7hSHO9TTV.png?st=2024-05-14T11%3A36%3A30Z&se=2024-05-14T13%3A36%3A30Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2024-05-13T19%3A10%3A46Z&ske=2024-05-14T19%3A10%3A46Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=1qvKLOloU0OWrpqzcuH7YcgBv7QI0hAOq2gAtJGiGqs%3D
This Vanguard Fund Is One of the Best Dividend ETFs of the Past Decade

Dividend investing is a prime example of a strategy in which long-term perspective and patience can be rewarded. Investors who have the advantage of time can allow payouts from their dividend stocks

The Iran Conflict Is Sending Oil Prices Soaring -- These 3 Energy Stocks Are Built to ProfitPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by David Maisel: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/2a011bdc-adca-4de9-8457-d868b31178cf.png
The Iran Conflict Is Sending Oil Prices Soaring -- These 3 Energy Stocks Are Built to Profit

Oil prices have soared this year due to the war with Iran. Brent, the global oil benchmark, has surged from $60 to more than $100 a barrel, an over 70% gain. Crude prices will likely continue to

The S&P 500 Has Completed This Rare Feat 4 Times in 76 Years, and History Couldn't Be Clearer About What Comes Next for StocksPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Quarry, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-YQuR80w6IvxjemEoWYDXbEZo.png?st=2023-10-15T10%3A03%3A37Z&se=2023-10-15T12%3A03%3A37Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-10-14T14%3A03%3A01Z&ske=2023-10-15T14%3A03%3A01Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=/3q45HS%2B7KQiNIRh0W63diwmt7u%2BeQQMkMTkhvmYMtE%3D
The S&P 500 Has Completed This Rare Feat 4 Times in 76 Years, and History Couldn't Be Clearer About What Comes Next for Stocks

Investors might not realize it, but they've been witnessing history since 2019. Over the S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) 98 years, it's delivered annual gains of at least 16% for three consecutive years

Meta, Micron, Amazon, or Google. Which Big Tech Stock Is The Best Buy Right Now?
Meta, Micron, Amazon, or Google. Which Big Tech Stock Is The Best Buy Right Now?

In this video, I will discuss recent news about Meta, Micron (NASDAQ: MU), Amazon, and Alphabet. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.

You Won't Believe the Return You Would Have Made if You Bought Uber Stock 3 Years Ago
You Won't Believe the Return You Would Have Made if You Bought Uber Stock 3 Years Ago

Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) has been dealing with a difficult few months. Since the growth stock hit a peak in October 2025, it has tanked 31% (as of March 27). The drop mimics the overall tech

The Oil Market Is in Backwardation. That Could Be Very Good News.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal company, neutral atmosphere, photo by Galina Stepanova: https://img.theapi.app/temp/0e838f13-fa33-4583-92e9-bf3375dacf70.png
The Oil Market Is in Backwardation. That Could Be Very Good News.

The global oil market is telling investors something interesting right now. Essentially, oil prices on global markets are inverted.

In ordinary times, a barrel of oil for delivery sometime in the

Amazon Acquires Fauna Robotics. Is This a Viable Threat to Tesla's Optimus Project?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Amazon Acquires Fauna Robotics. Is This a Viable Threat to Tesla's Optimus Project?

You read the headline. I'll be direct about the question's answer: No, it's not a threat right now. But the more interesting question is whether Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is building the right

If You'd Invested $1,000 in Netflix (NFLX) Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today (Spoiler: It Might Make You Cry)Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
If You'd Invested $1,000 in Netflix (NFLX) Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today (Spoiler: It Might Make You Cry)

It's fun to play what-if games with stocks -- unless doing so makes you cry. And this one might: What if you'd invested $1,000 in shares of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) 20 years ago?

Here's a look at the

Should You Buy Defense Stocks After the Iran Conflict Sent Them to All-Time Highs?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Investment company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/81ff9992-3b90-4de2-ac95-7385f4698b55.png
Should You Buy Defense Stocks After the Iran Conflict Sent Them to All-Time Highs?

Buying defense stocks at a time of intense, seemingly intensifying, geopolitical conflict might appear to be a no-brainer, but it's not that simple. Backlogs and revenue are growing, and upside

The Best Oil Stock to Buy as Iran Tensions Rewrite the Global Energy MapPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal company, neutral atmosphere, photo by Galina Stepanova: https://img.theapi.app/temp/0e838f13-fa33-4583-92e9-bf3375dacf70.png
The Best Oil Stock to Buy as Iran Tensions Rewrite the Global Energy Map

As tensions in Iran continue to escalate, the world is entering what could be the most serious energy crisis in decades. The Strait of Hormuz is mostly closed right now, and that's a serious problem

Wall Street Is Sleeping on This $13 Stock -- and That's Your OpportunityPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Data analytics provider, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/d1295d04-cceb-4f1c-be2b-32ca46621336.png
Wall Street Is Sleeping on This $13 Stock -- and That's Your Opportunity

Shares of cybersecurity player SentinelOne (NYSE: S) have fallen over 32% in the past year and now hover around the $13 level. The pullback reflects investor concerns about conservative near-term

Is It Time to Load Up on These 3 Ultra-High-Yielding Dividend Stocks? (1 Yields 11%!)
Is It Time to Load Up on These 3 Ultra-High-Yielding Dividend Stocks? (1 Yields 11%!)

The average dividend yield is rather low these days. We see this in the S&P 500's dividend yield, which is around 1.2% and near the all-time low.

However, not all stocks offer unappealing

I've Changed My Mind on CrowdStrike Stock. The Agentic AI Boom Changes Everything.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Data analytics provider, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/d1295d04-cceb-4f1c-be2b-32ca46621336.png
I've Changed My Mind on CrowdStrike Stock. The Agentic AI Boom Changes Everything.

Shares of CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD) have shed more than a third of their value since hitting an all-time high in November. A lot of high-growth tech stocks have stumbled in recent months

3 Best Places to Retire in 2026 for Quality of Life, Housing Affordability, and Safety
3 Best Places to Retire in 2026 for Quality of Life, Housing Affordability, and Safety

Ah, the Golden Years. There's nothing like entering retirement, taking a step back from the busy life to enjoy what the world has to offer. Since a key goal of most retirees is to have the most

Chewy Shares Climb on Upbeat Outlook, but It's Not Too Late to Buy the StockPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Online marketplace, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/27d484d8-d1b1-4519-9797-b5dcaa68d4e2.png
Chewy Shares Climb on Upbeat Outlook, but It's Not Too Late to Buy the Stock

Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) shares climbed after the company issued an upbeat outlook when it reported its fiscal Q4 earnings last week. Despite the gains, the stock of the pet products e-commerce operator