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Here's the Average Social Security Spousal Benefit by Age Age matters when it comes to spousal benefits. Here are the numbers to show you just how much.
My 5 Favorite Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2026 These monster dividend stocks yielding up to 7.7% are solid buys to generate steady income in 2026.
1 Underrated AI Stock to Buy and Hold for 10 Years Lesser-known artificial intelligence (AI) stocks may end up delivering superior returns, too.
Is Figma Stock a Buy Now? This tech company is using artificial intelligence to build up its business.
4 Traits of Americans With a Perfect 850 Credit Score People with top credit scores have multiple cards, keep utilization tiny, payments perfect, and their credit history strong over time.
Hyperscalers to Spend Over $500 Billion on AI in 2026: Here Are the 3 Stocks to Buy Industry research forecasts that AI hyperscalers will spend at least $500 billion on infrastructure in 2026.
How a Series of Small Deposits in Your Bank Account Could Cause You Problems Trying to avoid government reports by splitting a large cash deposit into smaller ones can get you in serious trouble. Here's what to do instead.
Prediction: This Will Be Berkshire Hathaway's Stock Price 5 Years From Now Warren Buffett has officially stepped down, but could Berkshire still have a bright future?
The Little-Known Credit Card Strategy That Can Save You Hundreds in 2026 Couples can double card perks, earn two welcome bonuses, and avoid cash back caps by using the same credit card in 2026.
FTEC vs. VGT: Which of These Popular Tech ETFs Is the Better Buy for Investors? Expense ratio and fund size set these two tech ETFs apart. See how subtle differences could impact your investment strategy.
1 No-Brainer Stock to Buy on the Dip Patient investors who ride out the storm could be rewarded down the road.
CDs Are More Risky Than You Think. Here's Why CDs feel safe, but they can limit your access, earnings, and financial freedom. Here's how to spot the risks before locking up your cash.
Read This Before Buying Beyond Meat Stock Following one of Warren Buffett's core investing principles could have kept many investors from getting burned by this particular money-losing stock.
Better Investment to Make in 2026 and Beyond: Bitcoin vs. iShares Bitcoin Trust Based on its monster past performance, it makes sense why investors are interested in Bitcoin.
Here's What Happens When You Spend More Than $5,000 on Your Credit Card Large credit card purchases can affect your score, trigger fraud alerts, or lead to debt. Learn how to handle them smartly and maximize rewards.
If You Withdraw $10,000, the Government Is Going to Know About It. Here's Why The government tracks cash withdrawals over $10,000. Here's what triggers a report, what it means for you, and how to handle big withdrawals the smart way.
Commercial Metals Co. Director Purchases 2k Shares As the Company's Stock Continues to Shine A director of a top steel-manufacturing company recently purchased new insider shares. Should investors do the same?
The Market Hasn't Done This in 25 Years: Should You Be Concerned? The last time the Shiller P/E ratio was this high was during the dot-com boom.
High-Yield Stocks for 2026: 2 Better Picks Than Verizon Verizon is stuck in a hamster-wheel of table-stakes capex requirements. Here is one high-yield stock and one dividend growth stock that look more compelling.
Verizon Just Gave Income Investors 3 New Reasons to Be Optimistic This ultra-high-yield dividend stock looks more attractive after the latest quarterly update.
Down 47%, Is Oracle a No-Brainer Buy Now That It Owns a Stake in TikTok? Oracle remains a high-risk, high-potential-reward artificial intelligence stock.
Century Aluminum CEO Sells $7 Million Worth of Shares Amid Plans for a New Aluminum Plant The CEO of this global aluminum producer sold insider shares, and it came at a great time as the company is fresh off a triple-digit stock surge, and has major plans upcoming.
2 Under-the-Radar Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Watch Closely in February The artificial intelligence (AI) boom continues to create new opportunities for companies of all sizes.
Why the 2026 SpaceX IPO Is Actually All About Starlink For investors, Starlink is the most important part of SpaceX's business -- and the one you really want to own.
Here's How the Prediction Market Boom Is Connected to the Crypto Sector There are three ways to use prediction markets to become a better crypto investor.
The Average American Has This Much Debt. How Does Yours Compare? The average household debt just hit $105,056. Here's how it breaks down, plus tips to help pay off what you owe faster, starting now.
A 10% Owner of Dream Finders Homes Sells Over 70k Shares for $14 Million An insider at a top homebuilding company recently sold over 70,000 shares, as the builder looks to recover from a rough 2025.
U.S. Money Supply Just Made History in More Ways Than One -- and It's Sending an Ominous Warning to Wall Street Although M2 money supply recently notched a fresh all-time high, the expansion of M2 hasn't been able to keep pace with Wall Street's tech-fueled rally -- and that's a problem.
Brookfield Renewable Is Building the Real Backbone of the AI Revolution The data centers that support AI are increasingly being powered by clean energy.
PBF Insider Sells Nearly 50k Shares as the Recovery from a Refinery Explosion Continues A 10% owner in a leading energy company sold nearly 50 thousand insider shares towards the end of January 2026, and it's unclear if it's tied to the company struggling to recover from a rough 2025.
Could Owning This Energy Stock Today Change Your Financial Trajectory? Even a growth investor could benefit from owning this high-yield energy stock.
Prediction: Nvidia Stock Will Soar to This Price in 2026 as the AI Boom Expands From Data Centers to Robotaxis Nvidia shares could charge higher as artificial intelligence (AI) spending increases across data centers and autonomous vehicles.
My 2 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now These players are solid bets in both good and tougher market times.
Palomar CEO Sells 5,000 Shares as the Company Comes Off A Strong 2025 This insurance company helps cover its clients' properties against natural disasters, but its stock has been anything but a disaster.
Social Security's Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Has a Fatal Flaw -- and Seniors Are Paying the Price Social Security's inflation-measuring yardstick continues to come up short for those who rely most on Social Security income.
3 Reasons to Buy Apple Stock -- and 1 Reason to Think Twice Blue skies appear to be ahead for Apple -- with one pesky dark cloud.
Retiring on Just $250,000? Here's What Your Life Might Look Like While everyone is different, here's a snapshot of what to expect if you've saved roughly what the average boomer has.
This Overlooked Nuclear Stock Could Break Out in 2026. Here's Why. If you're seeking exposure to the nuclear energy buildout without investing in uranium miners, this construction company is worth a look.
Rivian Stock Is Down to Under $20. Time to Buy? Rivian is making progress toward its big 2026 goal, but is it worth buying before that goal is hit?
UWM Holdings CEO Sells Millions of Shares in January The CEO of a top mortgage lender sold over a million insider shares within a span of five days, but there's a catch to the sale.
This Stock Faces Big Risks, but Also Big Potential Upside The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) market offers huge upside potential, but also downside risk.
Apple vs. Meta Platforms: Which "Magnificent Seven" Stock Is a Better Buy Right Now? Apple's revenue growth is accelerating again, while Meta's outlook is strong but clouded by heavy spending.
Up 11.8%, Should You Buy BigBear.ai Stock Right Now? The stock's price has soared in 2026, but there's a glaring problem for investors.
Why Sandisk Stock Popped Today The flash storage leader's profits crushed Wall Street's expectations.
