Kyle Woodley
Kyle Woodley is the Editor-in-Chief of WealthUp, a site dedicated to improving the personal finances and financial literacy of people of all ages. He also writes the weekly The Weekend Tea newsletter, which covers both news and analysis about spending, saving, investing, the economy and more.
Kyle was previously the Senior Investing Editor for Kiplinger.com, and the Managing Editor for InvestorPlace.com before that. His work has appeared in several outlets, including Yahoo! Finance, MSN Money, Barchart, The Globe & Mail and the Nasdaq. He also has appeared as a guest on Fox Business Network and Money Radio, among other shows and podcasts, and he has been quoted in several outlets, including MarketWatch, Vice and Univision. He is a proud graduate of The Ohio State University, where he earned a BA in journalism.
You can check out his thoughts on the markets (and more) at @KyleWoodley.
Latest articles by Kyle Woodley
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The Best Value Stocks to BuyValue stocks can be defined differently depending on who you ask. Here, we look at ways to measure valuation and how investors can find the best value stocks.
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The Best Tech Stocks to BuyTech stocks are the market's engine of growth. But what defines a tech stock? How do you find the best ones to buy? We take a look here.
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5 Core Stocks Every Investor Should Own in 2026 and BeyondCore stocks generate reliable and growing returns for you and your portfolio. Here are five we like for the long term.
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4 Highly Rated Vanguard Dividend and Income FundsThese four low-cost Vanguard dividend and income funds have all earned high praise from Morningstar, and they offer attractive yields.
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There's a $500,000 Reason to Hold Onto Your 'Old' Car for 5 More YearsIf you can hold off buying a new car — and have the discipline to reinvest the savings — you could turbocharge your retirement savings.
By Kyle Woodley
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Best Defense Stocks to Buy Nowstocks Government contractors and other defense stocks could soar if Washington passes a record defense budget. Here are some of Wall Street's favorite names.
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The Best Inflation-Proof Investments for Your Portfoliostocks to buy These stocks and ETFs are some of the best inflation-proof investments, and they're stable enough to shine even if price growth cools.
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5 of the Safest Vanguard Funds to OwnThe safest Vanguard funds can help you through a volatile market by adding stability to your portfolio at low cost.
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Stock Market Holidays in 2026: NYSE, NASDAQ and Wall Street HolidaysMarkets When are the stock market holidays? Here, we look at which days the NYSE, Nasdaq and bond markets are off in 2026.
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The Best Consumer Discretionary Stocks to BuyConsumer discretionary stocks are a bet on the broader economy. How do investors narrow the field to find the best ones to buy?
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The Best Financial Stocks to BuyFinancial stocks play a critical role in the economy and are a key component of any well-rounded portfolio.
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The Best Consumer Staples Stocks To BuyAmid persistent macro uncertainty and market volatility, the best consumer staples stocks provide consistency and stability for your portfolio.
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The Best Growth Stocks to BuyThe best growth stocks promise to generate significant returns for your portfolio. But what are growth stocks, and how do you find the best ones?
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The Best Health Care Stocks to BuyThe best health care stocks offer investors a defensive hedge in an uncertain market. Here's how to find them.
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How We Found This List of the Best REITs to Buy NowReal estate investment trusts, or REITs, are a special class of stocks known for their high dividend yields. Here's how to find the best ones to buy.
By Kyle Woodley
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Are These the Next Stocks to Split?Booking's upcoming stock split will make its shares more accessible to investors. Could these high-priced stocks be next?
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We'll Soon Be Able to Buy and Sell Stocks 24/7, but Should We?The major stock exchanges are pushing toward all-day trading. It could help some investors, but not everyone loves the idea of a market that never sleeps.
By Kyle Woodley
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5 of the Best Preferred Stock ETFs for High and Stable DividendsETFs The best preferred stock ETFs allow you to reduce your risk by investing in baskets of preferred stocks.
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Vanguard ETFs vs Mutual Funds: Which Make for Better Investments?mutual funds Distinguishing Vanguard ETFs vs mutual funds is key for investors, considering Vanguard is one of the largest low-cost fund sponsors in the U.S.
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The Best Energy Stocks to Buy as Oil Prices SpikeEnergy stocks can expose investors to volatile oil and gas prices. Here's how to find the best energy stocks to buy now.
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Best Mutual Funds to Invest In for 2026The best mutual funds will capitalize on new trends that emerge this year, all while offering low costs and solid management.
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5 Silver ETFs to Buy Nowcommodities Often called gold's "crazy cousin" because of its volatility, the best silver ETFs offer efficient exposure to upside price action for the precious metal.
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5 Top Tax-Efficient Mutual Funds for Smarter InvestingMutual funds are many things, but "tax-friendly" usually isn't one of them. These are the exceptions.
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Why Invest In Mutual Funds When ETFs Exist?Exchange-traded funds are cheaper, more tax-efficient and more flexible. But don't put mutual funds out to pasture quite yet.
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