The COVID-19 pandemic has been raging since March, and it's caused major economic upheaval already. Tens of millions of Americans have lost their jobs over the past four months and change, and with cases continuing to soar, the unemployment rate could climb even more.
The price of gold is near record highs. The precious metal, however, has a history of swift and dramatic price moves in both directions. Now isn't the time to swing for the fences; it's time to step back and consider what could go wrong. If you must buy gold, here's why a gold e
If you're looking for a dividend stock to add to your portfolio, you know there are plenty of options out there. However, if you want to make the most of your investment, you don't want to just buy any dividend stock -- you want a great one that you can buy and not worry about.
Stocks were mixed last week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) losing 0.5% while the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gained just over 1%. Investors processed a flood of second-quarter earnings reports, balanced against news of deepening economic disruption f
Dividend stocks can make you rich. They can help you build a reliable cash income stream from the stock market -- one that you can count on to grow steadily over time.
Where can you find the most explosive growth? With small-cap stocks. That's true with nearly any sector. And it's certainly true when it comes to investing in companies focused on fighting COVID-19.
E-commerce has gotten a serious shot in the arm this year. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, online store sales have increased over 18% through the first half of 2020, doing some serious heavy lifting to offset the 3.4% overall decline in retail sales compared to the first ha
You might expect to pay a premium for the stocks of solid companies that offer attractive dividends. And usually, you do have to pay up for such stocks.
One way to make a lot of money is to follow the money -- then invest in where that money is going. In other words, see which sectors of the economy are growing. Check out the companies in that sector that have tremendous growth potential, especially those with stocks that are al
Warren Buffett is well known for his investing prowess -- the Oracle of Omaha has made billions due to his smart stock purchases. With his reputation as one of the world's best investors, it's not surprising many people watch his purchases and recommendations carefully to inform
For the more than 64 million people currently receiving a Social Security benefit, we've entered the most important time of the year. That's because the next couple of months will determine how much of a "raise," if any, beneficiaries will receive in 2021.
Tech giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has broken all the rules of stock market investing. Its huge returns in 2019 and so far in 2020 fly in the face of those who've said that the iPhone maker's best days are behind it. Its market capitalization of nearly $1.8 trillion seems too large
Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) and Aphria (NASDAQ: APHA) are two heavyweights in the Canadian pot market. For a long time, cannabis investors saw Canopy Growth as the leader in the industry, but that just isn't the case anymore. At the very least, the company's got some tight comp
Robinhood is one of the most popular investment apps for millennials because of its low fees and user-friendly platform. The company publishes a list of its 100 most popular stocks, and two of them seem set for a bull run.
A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a publicly traded shell company with no business operations, created for the purpose of taking a private company public through an acquisition. SPACs have risen in popularity in 2020 as companies have sought liquidity and investors
This has been a challenging year for most Americans and their families. The COVID-19 pandemic has cost the lives of more than 150,000 Americans and decimated the U.S. economy. As of early July, the U.S. unemployment rate stood at levels last consistently seen in the 1930s.
Congratulations! You have a job that offers you a 401(k) account. Clearly, you should participate, to enjoy some tax savings as you save for retirement. But don't just leave it all up to chance, letting your employer sign you up for default-level contributions to default investm
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