In this choppy market under President Trump’s second term, even risk-averse investors can dip into speculative ETFs for profitable trades. That is, if those investors pick their spots correctly. I’m not necessarily in favor…
In the world of small-cap gems with incredible long-term upside, readers are well aware that I’m very bullish on The Metals Company (NASDAQ:TMC) and its long-term outlook. There are a number of reasons for this view,…
If you’re hunting for dividend stocks that deliver killer total returns over the long haul, there are plenty of opportunities to consider right now. Even though risks appear to be proliferating in certain corners…
For decades, retirement planning has revolved around one simple equation. That is, those in retirement need to simply spend less than they bring in every month. Sounds simple, right? The problem isn’t that many…
Creating a meaningful portfolio of passive income is a worthwhile exercise for many investors. Those thinking long-term (either in the process of saving for retirement, or nearing retirement) can benefit from passive income streams…
If there’s one thing I’ve hammered home over the years, it’s that time in the market beats timing the market every single day of the week. Forget chasing headlines or panicking over every Fed…
If you’ve been checking your portfolio lately and feeling uneasy about the prospect of a market correction, you’re not alone. Stocks can’t rise in a straight line forever. And when the headlines start warning…
If you’re sitting on the sidelines watching Vanguard’s top growth ETFs hover near all-time highs, you’re not alone. But here’s the cold, hard truth – these funds are screaming buys for the long haul. …
With markets at nosebleed levels and correction whispers growing louder, there’s plenty for savvy investors to worry about. Indeed, for those who may be sitting on a pile of massive capital gains, there won’t…
Every investor wants to believe they can outsmart the market. The thrill of buying at the perfect moment and selling just before the drop is intoxicating — and, for most, entirely elusive. Over the…
The 2026 tax season 2026 is underway, and there’s plenty for investors to think about. Indeed, with President Trump’s reelection ushering in the One Big Beautiful Bill, Uncle Sam is handing out fresh deductions…
In today’s era of market volatility and shifting interest rate expectations, preferred shares remain one of the most misunderstood corners of the equity market. Many investors overlook these assets in favor of common stocks…
Long-term buy and hold investing sounds great. Indeed, some of the best returns of all time, from some of the greatest investors who have ever lived (ahem, Warren Buffett) have come from buying large…
In the world of exchange traded fund (ETF) providers, Schwab remains one of the top companies I continue to use within my own retirement planning. I use other providers as well. However, Schwab’s easy-to-use…
Between artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum computing, autonomous driving, robotics and so many high-growth areas within the technology sector, there’s plenty of macro super cycles for investors to consider putting capital into. A number…
Finding top growth stocks with the kind of capital appreciation upside long-term investors are seeking is the name of the game for a solid majority of investors in the market right now. Indeed, given…
Finding perfection in the world of individual stocks is so darn difficult. That’s why so many investors resort to index funds, exchange traded funds, and other vehicles which allow for passive equity exposure. I’ve…
We’re now more than a month into this fiscal year, with plenty of investors having time to assess what may have been one of the busiest six week periods to kick off a fiscal…
I’ve long said there’s a big difference between investing and speculating. The key difference between the two that I think about is the time horizon involved in each. Typically, investing for any meaningful period…
Investors in U.S. stocks have broadly outperformed the rest of the world for more than a decade straight. That is, until 2025 when international stocks really started picking up steam. Some of the heightened…
