Outrunning Manufacturing’s Recession The U.S. manufacturing sector is grappling with a significant downturn, as shown by the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI index, which fell to 48.0 in July, marking its fifth consecutive…
If you’re fortunate enough to inherit $400,000, it may be tempting to spend that money on cars and vacations. However, the smart-money move is to invest the funds wisely and plan for…
It wasn’t very long ago that passive income investors had to wait three full months before an exchange traded fund (ETF) would finally pay a dividend. Recently, however, an explosion in the…
When an exchange traded fund (ETF) pays out dividends every month instead of making you wait three months, that’s an attractive feature. It’s even more enticing, though, when a dividend ETF just…
There’s really no such thing as a “no brainer” stock pick. I’d say that some opportunities are more compelling than others. But when valuations are as high as they are (such as…
Live Updates An American TikTok?11:46am ETReuters reports that TikTok will launch a standalone app for U.S. users, powered by a different algorithm from the Chinese original. Such a move could pave a…
When it comes to CNBC and stock advice, no name is bigger than Jim Cramer. Not only is MAD MONEY one of the channel’s most successful shows, but Cramer is a market…
Warren Buffett is one of the most influential and celebrated investors of the modern age. However, Buffett’s methodology, developed with the late Charlie Munger on principles founded by Benjamin Graham, include these …
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) can benefit investors in multiple ways. They can immediately diversify your portfolio by providing exposure to a wide variety of stocks. Plus, some ETFs offer fabulous dividend yields…
With so many choices, the universe of dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) can be overwhelming. The good news is that a little bit of knowledge can go a long way, and it’s…
If you think you need to hand-pick hundreds of individual stocks to build a passive income foundation, think again. With only a few carefully chosen exchange traded funds (ETFs), you can turn…
Stock picking is fine, but exchange traded funds (ETFs) can enable immediate diversification without sacrificing growth and income opportunities. By selecting multiple funds instead of just one, you can achieve an extra…
Live Updates This Dial Goes to 54:18pm ETThe Vanguard S&P 500 ETF closed Friday at 546.26, up 0.6% for the day. The Voo closed higher every day this week, and ends up…
Live Updates All's Well That Ends Up4:27pm ETThe Vanguard S&P 500 ETF closed today at 539.44, up 0.7%. Trade Deals All Around12:26pm ETIn continued Donald Trump news (is there really any other…
Rallies, then sharp pullbacks seem to be the norm for the stock market these days. One step forward, two steps back. For volatile markets, characterized by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and fluctuating…
