In yet another example of how the pandemic is transforming the way people conduct business, U.S. bank customers are no longer limited to the number of withdrawals and transfers they can make to and from their savings accounts. On Friday, the Federal Reserve announced it was scra
By some estimates, you make 35,000 different decisions in a single day. You make choices about what to eat, what to wear, how you spend your time, and, of course, how you spend your money. Across those topics, there's a recurring conflict between the right decision and the most
The strongest companies can provide you with a reliable dividend income stream that you can count on quarter after quarter and year after year. This is true even during times of crisis and economic devastation, such as what we're facing now during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It would be overstating matters to suggest AT&T's (NYSE: T) very survival hinges on HBO Max being a smashing success when it launches in late May. But there's no denying the media and telco name needs a big win on the television front. The company lost nearly 900,000 cable T
Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) is only a year old as a public company. It describes itself as a visual discovery engine, though I would call it more of an online pinboard incorporating social media elements. Regardless, it can serve as a useful tool for generating ideas for projects lik
The emotional toll of divorce is well known, but it also takes a financial toll, particularly on those who did not have a full-time job while married and must now fend for themselves. Divorce requires a complete rethinking of your budget, your goals, and your capabilities. Ever
The auto business may be in the biggest transition period we've seen in decades. Sales in the U.S. and Europe are expected to plunge 60% to 80%, according to LMC Automotive, which follows a more than 40% drop in March. The economic slowdown caused by COVID-19 could also have a l
The investment thesis behind buying railroad stocks got a boost recently with the earnings report from the smallest Class 1 railroad, Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU). Let's take a look at what happened, and why investors should be feeling a bit more positive after management's
The recent panic selling in the stock market brought a lot of share prices back down to earth, but also excessively took down some steady, profitable industrial companies. Finding shiny gems in the rubble can be very rewarding. Let's take a look at two opportunities that just ca
Across the country, millions of Americans have improved their credit scores. In fact, according to data from Experian, the average FICO® Score improved in a whopping 42 states last year. This is great news -- it means that people across the country will have broader access to
As well as Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) has grown over the years, it has struggled to stay out of the red, burning through a lot of cash along the way. And that's why it's not surprising that shares of this top pot stock are down around 70% over the past year, which is only margina
Over the past month, the stock market has recouped around half of the record-setting losses it suffered during the first quarter's historic bear market plunge. That rebound has many investors wondering if they missed the boat and if all the best gains have already been had.
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) is one of the largest game companies in the world. It's known for making games that keep players engaged long after the original release date. World of Warcraft was originally released in 2004, but regular updates have ensured that it's still o
If you're self-employed, work as an independent contractor, or run a business, you may have to make estimated tax payments. Normally they're due in April, June, September, and January, and paying late could have financial consequences, including penalties owed to the IRS.
Are you convinced it's time to give up on marijuana stocks? There's one that might be worth holding on to: Aphria (NYSE: APHA), which has consistently maintained its profitability despite the cannabis industry's (and the larger market's) struggles.
One of the world's largest oil and gas engineering and manufacturing contractors just announced its first-quarter 2020 earnings, and as the world expected, they're pretty bad. Even though revenue increased over last year's first quarter, TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) reported a loss o
While many companies are getting benefits from the government to help battle COVID-19 and its impact on the economy, cannabis is one industry that's been overlooked. Marijuana companies are ineligible for support under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) A
Get-rich-quick schemes never work. I mean, you could get lucky and hit the jackpot with some ridiculous penny stock or hitherto-unknown cryptocurrency, but you might as well just buy a lottery ticket instead. That's gambling, not investing.
Roughly four weeks ago, history was made. In the wake of an unprecedented pandemic, Congress passed and President Trump signed the largest economic stimulus in history. The $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides $500 billion in loans to