Each year, the IRS makes a series of inflation-related adjustments to the U.S. tax code. So, even if there are no major changes in the tax law, the tax brackets are likely to change.That's exactly what has happened for the 2021 tax year. Here's an overview of the 2021 tax bracket
Not all stocks will last forever, and that's why if you're investing for the long haul, it's important to be careful when selecting which stocks to buy today. Not only will you want to invest in successful businesses but you'll also want to diversify to minimize your overall risk
Investing in an initial public offering (IPO) can be tricky. There's often lots of hype, and it's easy to get caught up in the emotion of the moment. After all, most companies look amazing in their registration documents.That's why it's often better to wait a few quarters and eva
Disruptive innovation is extremely lucrative for investors. New ways of attacking old problems can breathe new life into markets where growth is slowing. Likewise, new technologies or business models pave the way for smaller companies to displace the established competitors. But
Politics can elicit strong emotions in part because they cause people to argue over how to solve problems for which there typically is no perfect answer or solution. In investing, emotions can be your worst enemy. Taking a rational, logical approach to understanding the prospects
Some changes are coming to Social Security next year, and one of them could mean more money comes out of your pocket. While the vast majority of earners will not be affected by this change, some Americans will end up owing more Social Security tax in 2021 than they did in 2020. I
Elections are like stocks: Even when something seems like a sure thing, the end results can sometimes surprise you. And the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday, Nov. 3 is anything but a sure thing for either side. Whichever way the election goes, it's likely that the results wi
Volatility spells opportunity for nimble investors. There are already some pretty great stocks trading well below their recent highs, and any chance to pick up quality companies at lower prices shouldn't be squandered.DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG), DocuSign (NASDAQ: DOCU), and Wingst
By now you've heard the news: Elon Musk is opening up Starlink satellite internet service to "beta" customers.In an email that apparently went out Monday, SpaceX promised beta users of its Starlink service broadband internet service that will:
Investing in marijuana stocks can be a harrowing experience. Stocks such as Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) have performed dismally, but others such as Curaleaf Holdings (OTC: CURLF) have soared. What's the best strategy for nervous investors? That's the question that Corinne Cardina
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) have delivered market-beating gains for investors. Activision Blizzard is currently enjoying strong momentum in its Call of Duty franchise and could see further growth in monthly active users from its push into mobil
If you weren't sure you had the fortitude to be a long-term investor, 2020 has answered that question. The benchmark S&P 500 lost more than a third of its value in roughly one month, then recouped everything it lost (and then some) in the subsequent five-month period. Volatil
Dunkin Brands (NASDAQ: DNKN) will take its Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins ice cream chains private after agreeing to be acquired by Inspire Brands in an $11.3 billion deal.The owner of Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Sonic will pay $106.50 per share in cash for Dunkin', a 20%
(RTTNews) - In the healthcare sector, two stocks recorded triple-digit gains in the past week - Scholar Rock Holding Corp.(SRRK) with 175% and Miragen Therapeutics Inc. (MGEN) with 167%.While Scholar Rock rallied on the back of promising six-month results of a phase II study of S
It's getting tough to find attractive dividends these days. Hundreds of companies slashed or suspended their payouts to preserve cash as COVID-19 nearly ground the global economy to a halt earlier this year. Because of that, and the subsequent rebound in the stock market, the S&a
The upcoming election could bring about many policy changes that would impact business and investing, including ramifications for 5G mobile networks. The nascent technology is still in the early stages of construction. While the path to 5G may look different depending on who wins