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Social Security is in trouble — how would you fix it?
A new app from the American Academy of Actuaries allows you to explore approaches to overcoming the Social Security actuarial deficit. Read More
March Madness for REITs? Here’s a ‘final four’ for investors seeking dividend income.
Analysts at Jefferies expect these real-estate investment trusts to keep increasing payouts through 2025. Read More
Homebuilder ETFs are beating the S&P 500 this year. Can their outperformance last amid banking sector worries?
Exchange-traded funds that invest in shares of homebuilders are outperforming the S&P 500 so far this year, with the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF soaring almost 13%. Read More
If battered bank stocks look tempting now, these buying tips can help you cash in
There are good reasons to make this contrarian investment. Read More
Stock market volatility this week has triggered a new sell signal
Stay cautious until new highs outnumber new lows on the NYSE. Read More
Bend the market like Buffett: Stop checking your stock portfolio — especially on your phone — and you’ll make more money.
The more you look, the more likely you are to invest in lottery-type stocks, writes Mark Hulbert. Read More
Buffett loves cash dividends and here’s why you should too – plus 8 stocks with higher yield to get you started.
Dividend-paying stocks are consistent, defensive and tend to outperform over time, writes Michael Brush. Read More
Stocks look likely to revisit their 2022 low, but SVB’s failure or a banking crisis won’t be the cause.
These 3 key market sectors aren’t strong enough to indicate that the bear market is over. Read More
Stock investors are still too bullish for anyone to believe this selloff will spark a strong market rally
Short-term stock-market timers have not yet thrown in the towel. Read More
10 U.S. banks that have been the best earnings performers over the past 15 years — are any of them bargain stocks now?
These banks have had the best overall returns on assets through thick and thin. Read More
Tax-loss harvesting lets you keep more of your market gains. Here are smart strategies for 3 types of investors.
What to look for if your investing style is to do-it-yourself, rely on technology, or get professional advice. Read More
Wall Street always has a story to tell, and the best investors know to expect plot twists.
Being an investor is like joining a book club that constantly critiques the stock market Read More
With job layoffs rising, financial advisers are seeing that out-of-work clients need help managing emotions as well as money
Step back, listen and let people express the feelings that a layoff triggers. Read More
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