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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7 Reasons Your Portfolio Needs More Than Just the S&P 500 in 2026An S&P 500 ETF might be the easiest, most obvious investment you can make. But it probably shouldn't be the only one.
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.
By Kyle Woodley
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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.
By Kyle Woodley
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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.
By Kyle Woodley
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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.
By Kyle Woodley
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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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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.
By Kyle Woodley
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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?
By Kyle Woodley
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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.
By Kyle Woodley
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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?
By Kyle Woodley
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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.
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?
By Kyle Woodley
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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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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.
By Kyle Woodley
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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.
By Kyle Woodley
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Super Bowl Indicator Says Investors Should Root For ...stocks The Super Bowl Indicator suggests investors should have a palpable interest in Sunday's game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
By Kyle Woodley
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5 Undervalued Stocks to Buy NowThere are plenty of high-quality undervalued stocks to buy right now, you just need to know where to look. Here, we highlight five of our top picks.
By Kyle Woodley
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5 Investment Opportunities in 2026Sponsored by Zoe Financial
As investors game-plan for the year ahead, these five areas of the equity markets deserve their attention.
By Kyle Woodley
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7 of Warren Buffett's Biggest MissesThe Oracle of Omaha's investing wins are well known up and down Wall Street, but no one bats a thousand. Here are some of Warren Buffett's biggest misses.
By Kyle Woodley
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5 of Warren Buffett's Best InvestmentsThe Oracle of Omaha generated plenty of wins throughout his illustrious career as an investor. Here are five of Warren Buffett's best investments.
By Kyle Woodley
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Why Aren't You Investing? 5 Common ExcusesThere are many reasons you might not be participating in the stock market. Let's talk about what's keeping you from investing.
By Kyle Woodley
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Should You Buy These ETFs Before the Fed Cuts Rates?The Fed is expected to cut the federal funds rate at the December Fed meeting, and investors should consider these ETFs as interest rates head lower.
By Kyle Woodley
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The Best Gold Mutual Funds to Buy Right Now — And When to Choose An ETF InsteadGold mutual funds offer investors exposure to the yellow precious metal, which has been red-hot this year. But a caveat is required.
By Kyle Woodley
