One of the most pressing questions plaguing soon-to-be retirees is when to start claiming Social Security benefits. In fact, nearly half of U.S. adults age 45 and older say deciding when to file for benefits is their biggest question about retirement, according to a survey from
Recent economic uncertainty has made it more important than ever to prepare for the future. That means saving money to cover healthcare costs and to get ready for your retirement.
Because Social Security generally won't provide enough income for seniors to live comfortably, workers are advised to save independently for retirement in a 401(k) or IRA. Ideally, you should be socking away 15% to 20% of your salary for the future, and while many workers don't
Historically speaking, the best times to invest are when the market has crashed. That's certainly been the case this year, as the spread of COVID-19 has caused tens of thousands of deaths and ground the global economy to a halt in an effort to arrest the spread and prevent what
There's little question that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is changing our societal habits. Ideas that seemed almost unimaginable even six weeks ago, such as shutting down nonessential businesses for a month or longer to reduce the spread of this respiratory illness, a
In a matter of months, the global economy has gone from steady growth to a sharp drop into recession. COVID-19, the illness caused by a novel coronavirus that's rapidly spreading around the world, has put the brakes on the global economy.
For U.S. immigrants, perhaps the most difficult financial challenge is gaining access to credit. There are even some consumers who have lived in the States their entire lives who don't fully understand credit scores or how to build credit. And it's more confusing if you've just
Marijuana users in Oregon bought $84.5 million worth of licensed product in March, according to data compiled by the state's Liquor Control Commission and cited in various media. That tally was 6.4% higher than in the previous month, and 30% above the March 2019 result. March 20
Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE: IIPR) published a defense of its business after a blisteringly critical report on the company was published on Thursday.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told major airlines on Friday he wants them to repay some of the $25 billion in cash grants the U.S. Congress approved last month to cover payroll costs, three industry officials briefed on the matter told Reuters.
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: BCRX) has started a clinical trial to test its antiviral medication galidesivir in patients with COVID-19. The U.S. government's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, is fundin
For young adults living at home who don’t yet feel the financial pressures of paying household bills, now can be the perfect time for parents to impart some credit-building lessons…
I believe the stock market is one of the greatest millionaire-maker tools ever. While the term "millionaire maker" is subject to one's initial cost, I take the term to mean a stock that can increase 10 times in value over the life of the investment. These 10-baggers are out ther
The cruise industry has ground to a complete halt due to the coronavirus pandemic. That has left Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL), Carnival (NYSE: CCL), and Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE: NCLH) without any way to make money for the moment.
While the world medical community works toward containing COVID-19, investors are sifting through stocks, trying to identify the companies that present the opportunity of a lifetime while avoiding those that will struggle to recover from the bear market. Consumer-discretionary s
Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock.
Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task.
Bank of Commerce (BOCH) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2020. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results co