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Closing Bell 7/13/20: Momentum Swings the Dow's Way
Closing Bell 7/13/20: Momentum Swings the Dow's Way
Many of the Dow Jones' economically sensitive components pushed higher on Tuesday on the back of slightly better COVID-19 data from a few U.S. hotspot…
July 14, 2020
24 Dividend Cuts and Suspensions Chalked Up to COVID-19
24 Dividend Cuts and Suspensions Chalked Up to COVID-19
The coronavirus outbreak has quickly sent a number of companies announcing dividend suspensions and cuts. Here are 24 big names that have already redu…
July 14, 2020
10 Best Emerging Markets ETFs for a Global Rebound
10 Best Emerging Markets ETFs for a Global Rebound
Emerging markets ETFs can inject growth into your portfolio, as well as provide some much-needed diversification. Here are 10 top EM funds.
July 14, 2020
Even in Good Times, a ‘Silent Stalker’ Can Raid Your Retirement Plan
Even in Good Times, a ‘Silent Stalker’ Can Raid Your Retirement Plan
Chances are you or your spouse will need long-term care at some point … and it isn’t cheap. A look at the options reveals one interesting possibility:…
July 14, 2020
Closing Bell 7/13/20: This Is Your Market on (Coronavirus) Drugs
Closing Bell 7/13/20: This Is Your Market on (Coronavirus) Drugs
A rapid rally to start the week, sparked by encouraging vaccine news from Pfizer and BioNTech, collapsed in the afternoon.
July 13, 2020
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3 Municipal Bond Funds for Rich, Tax-Friendly Yields
3 Municipal Bond Funds for Rich, Tax-Friendly Yields
Municipal bond funds allow you to enjoy the benefits of tax-exempt income. By investing in CEFs, you can sweeten the pot even further.
July 13, 2020
Navigating a No-Bonus Terrain
Navigating a No-Bonus Terrain
Six tips to keep your finances on track when the bonus you usually look forward to won’t be coming this year.
July 13, 2020
How to Navigate Emergency Funds in Urgent Times
How to Navigate Emergency Funds in Urgent Times
COVID-19 has revealed cracks in many people’s financial plans, and emergency funds have never been more important.
July 12, 2020
Closing Bell 7/10/20: Gilead Gives Stocks a Booster Shot
Closing Bell 7/10/20: Gilead Gives Stocks a Booster Shot
Stocks rallied out of negative territory Friday after Gilead announced that remdesivir helped reduce COVID-19 mortality risk in a clinical trial.
July 10, 2020
Top Robinhood Stocks: Do the Pros Agree?
Top Robinhood Stocks: Do the Pros Agree?
The success of some Robinhood traders has piqued investors' curiosity. But what do the pros have to say about the platform's top stocks?
July 10, 2020
Kiplinger's Weekly Earnings Calendar
Kiplinger's Weekly Earnings Calendar
Check out our earnings calendar for the upcoming week, as well as our previews of the more noteworthy reports.
July 10, 2020
2020 Stock Market Holidays and Bond Market Holidays
2020 Stock Market Holidays and Bond Market Holidays
Is the market open today? Take a look at which holidays the stock markets and bond markets take off in 2020.
July 10, 2020
Is an Immediate Annuity for You?
Is an Immediate Annuity for You?
Before buying, ask some key questions to learn exactly what you’re getting and how this type of annuity can create reliable retirement income.
July 10, 2020
Closing Bell 7/9/20: Another Split Market as Jobs Concerns Grow
Closing Bell 7/9/20: Another Split Market as Jobs Concerns Grow
A mounting list of planned playoffs weighs on stocks Thursday, though Big Tech manages to hoist the Nasdaq up to another record high.
July 9, 2020
Over 50 and Furloughed/Unemployed? Five Actions to Consider Now
Over 50 and Furloughed/Unemployed? Five Actions to Consider Now
Don’t despair, but do plan for the worst.
July 9, 2020
Closing Bell 7/8/20: Tech Stocks Lead Wall Street Forward Again
Closing Bell 7/8/20: Tech Stocks Lead Wall Street Forward Again
U.S coronavirus cases continue to spike, but Apple helped lead another Big Tech rally to drive the major indices higher Wednesday.
July 8, 2020
65 Best Dividend Stocks You Can Count On
65 Best Dividend Stocks You Can Count On
These 65 Dividend Aristocrats are an elite group of dividend stocks that have reliably increased their annual payouts every year for at least a quarte…
July 8, 2020
Making the Best of a Forced Retirement
Making the Best of a Forced Retirement
Chances are good that you will have to leave the workforce earlier than you had planned. Will you be ready?
July 8, 2020
Avoid Blindly Following Random Benchmarks on the Road to Retirement
Avoid Blindly Following Random Benchmarks on the Road to Retirement
Unless the benchmark is relevant to your personal plan, it could steer you into taking a wrong turn.
July 8, 2020
Closing Bell 7/7/20: Nasdaq's 5-Day Win Streak Snapped
Closing Bell 7/7/20: Nasdaq's 5-Day Win Streak Snapped
A broad-market downturn Tuesday ended the Nasdaq's five-day win streak and sent economically sensitive industries to deep losses.
July 7, 2020
13 Best Vanguard Funds for the Next Bull Market
13 Best Vanguard Funds for the Next Bull Market
Optimistic that the bounce since March is indeed the start of the next bull market? Here are the 13 best Vanguard funds to help you make the most of i…
July 7, 2020
15 Best Fidelity Funds for the Next Bull Market
15 Best Fidelity Funds for the Next Bull Market
Investors looking to squeeze more profit from the next bull run can look to Fidelity funds for strong active management and tactical investments.
July 7, 2020
Before You Invest in ‘Crowdfunded’ Real Estate, Consider the Tax Implications
Before You Invest in ‘Crowdfunded’ Real Estate, Consider the Tax Implications
Many syndicated real estate investments miss out on a major tax benefit, but there are some ways to do your deal that avoid that issue.
July 7, 2020
The Bull Run Is Over: It’s Time To Replace Luck with a Plan
The Bull Run Is Over: It’s Time To Replace Luck with a Plan
It’s not hard for investors to look good during a bull market, but now comes the real test.
July 7, 2020
Closing Bell 7/6/20: U.S. Stocks Grab the Baton From China
Closing Bell 7/6/20: U.S. Stocks Grab the Baton From China
A surge in Chinese equities, as well as a massive improvement in services-sector data, lifted U.S. stocks and sent the Nasdaq to new highs Monday.
July 6, 2020