Should You Buy 2025’s 3 New Dividend Aristocrats?
Dividend stock investing has proved to be a superior investing strategy. Data from Hartford Funds and Ned Davis Research show over the last 50 years, stocks on the S&P 500 that initiate a dividend…
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Is Investing $70,000 a Year in Retirement Accounts a Smart Move – Am I Missing Out on Other Opportunities?
Retirement goals are different for everyone. Very high wage earners might want to have tens of millions of dollars set aside so they can continue enjoying the lifestyle they’ve grown accustomed to, while those…
Here’s Why Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY). Fidelity National (NYSE: FIS) and Diamondback Energy (Nasdaq: FANG) Are Soaring Today
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is tumbling by another 440 points in midday trading today, as President Trump criticized Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell’s position, but the fact he is not trying to fire…
Wall Street’s Nightmare Is Warren Buffett’s Goldmine: Here Is the Gameplan
Warren Buffett is the world’s greatest investor. Since becoming chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A | BRK-A Price Prediction)(NYSE:BRK-B) in the mid-1960’s, he has generated annual average returns of almost 20%, or nearly twice as…
The $500 SPY Maneuver That Could Set Your Portfolio For Life
Investing in stocks can seem daunting, especially for beginners with limited capital and the market seemingly in freefall. Yet starting with just $500 in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) can lay the…
These 2 Dividend Giants Are at 52-Week Lows. Time to Buy?
One man’s trash may be another man’s treasure, but dumpster diving when investing carries risks. You have to wade through a lot of junk to potentially find a nugget of gold. While cheap stocks…
Warren Buffett’s Favorite Alcohol Stock Just Raised Its Dividend, But That Could Be a Problem
Although a lot of attention is being paid to Warren Buffett’s massive $334 billion cash reserve and that he has been a net seller of stocks, it doesn’t mean he hasn’t been buying any.…
Live: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) Falls From Nvidia, Trade Pressure
Live Updates Gaines and Losers Today 12:59pm ETWinners: APA Corp (APA) up 5.27% Abbott Labs (ABT) up 4.37% Devon Energy (DVN) up 4.17% Marathon Petroleum (MPC) up 3.82% Losers: NVIDIA (NVDA) down 7.53% JB…
When Everyone’s Selling, This ETF Is My Million-Dollar Lifeline
Dividend stock investing has proved itself a superior strategy for creating sustainable wealth over the long term. Studies show that income-generating stocks in the S&P 500 have never produced losses for investors, even during…
Is VOO or VTI the Better Stock to Buy Amid the Market Chaos?
Warren Buffett has proven over and over again why he is considered the world’s great investor. Since taking control of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A | BRK-A Price Prediction)(NYSE:BRK-B) in the mid-1960s, he has racked up…
Want Stability During This Stock Market Chaos? This ETF Is Your Best Buy Now
The S&P 500 is still down 8% so far this year, but it has regained all of the ground lost following President Trump’s sweeping tariffs that were announced earlier this month. The trade levies…
Better ETF Buy: Vanguard Dividend Appreciation or Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity
April is turning out to be a tumultuous month as President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners is creating chaos and confusion. The on-again, off-again nature of the import levies (a 90-day pause…
Live: Magnificent Seven Stocks on the Rise
Live Updates No updates were posted during this live coverage. President Trump created his signature chaos over the weekend by first seemingly carving out from his “Liberation Day” tariffs an exemption for certain technology…
President Trump promised that he would “not cut one penny from Social Security or Medicare” – is he keeping his word?
On the campaign trail in 2024, President Donald Trump vowed to “not cut one penny from Social Security or Medicare.” He was tapping into a deep concern millions of Americans reliant on these programs…
Should I prioritize the Chase Trifecta or explore the C1 VX/V for my new credit card setup?
Building an optimal credit card strategy ahead of a major purchase requires more than just interest rates, though that is a key consideration. You should also balance rewards and examine your credit health. Start…
The 4 Biggest Risks to Altria’s (MO) 7.2% Yield
Altria (NYSE:MO | MO Price Prediction) offers a tantalizing 7.2% dividend yield, paying $1.02 per share quarterly, making it a popular stock for income investors. With a $95 billion market cap and a 55-year…
Live: Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Ignores Tariffs, Rises on Bank Earnings
Live Updates Another market reversal 1:03pm ETJoel South U.S. stock markets advanced, with the S&P 500 increasing by 1.4%, the Dow rising 484 points (1.2%), and the Nasdaq gaining 1.7%, even as trade disputes…
Live: Magnificent 7 Stocks (MAGS) Apple (AAPL) and Meta (META) Still Pressured by Trade Tensions
Live Updates Markets Moving Higher 1:02pm ETJoel SouthU.S. stock indexes rose with the S&P 500 up 1.4%, the Dow gaining 484 points (1.2%), and the Nasdaq climbing 1.7%, despite earlier volatility driven by trade…
2 in 3 Americans Believe the Tax Code Is Too Complex – Can Trump Fix It?
The U.S. tax code remains a labyrinth that baffles most Americans. A National Tax Literacy Poll conducted by the Tax Foundation and Public Policy Polling in 2024 found that about two-thirds of over 2,700…
The 5 Biggest Risks to Energy Transfer’s (ET) 8% Yield
Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET | ET Price Prediction) boasts an enticing 8% dividend yield, making it a darling for income-focused investors. This master limited partnership (MLP), with its sprawling 125,000-mile network of pipelines transporting natural…