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Hot Upcoming IPOs to Watch For in 2021
Hot Upcoming IPOs to Watch For in 2021
The most exciting initial public offerings (IPOs) expected in 2021 range from an Amazon-backed EV play to a popular grocery-delivery app to the doughn…
June 13, 2021
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.
June 13, 2021
3 Essentials for a Successful Retirement
3 Essentials for a Successful Retirement
To plan for the next phase of your life, you need clear strategies to provide for these three retirement needs.
June 13, 2021
As You Plan for Retirement, Also Prepare for the Unexpected
As You Plan for Retirement, Also Prepare for the Unexpected
Whether you’re close to retirement or decades away, no one’s immortal. Things happen. Are you ready, or could you leave the people you love in a lurch…
June 12, 2021
New Graduates’ Guide to Paying Off Student Loans
New Graduates’ Guide to Paying Off Student Loans
Congratulations on finishing your degree! Now it’s time to study up on the best way to pay off your student debt. You have a lot of options, so choose…
June 12, 2021
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The Next GameStop? 25 High Short Interest Stocks
The Next GameStop? 25 High Short Interest Stocks
A recent trading frenzy around heavily shorted stocks has targeted names such as these. But beware: The music could stop at any moment.
June 11, 2021
What Exactly Is a Short Squeeze?
What Exactly Is a Short Squeeze?
A short squeeze is a quick path to getting a lot of juice out of a stock. We explain the phenomenon, and the short selling that fuels it.
June 11, 2021
Should My Money Stay or Go? Employer 401(k) vs. IRA Rollover
Should My Money Stay or Go? Employer 401(k) vs. IRA Rollover
Employers are the newest contenders for the rollover assets from your retirement plan. Here’s what to consider when leaving your job and choosing whet…
June 11, 2021
Stock Market Today 6/10/21: S&P 500 Sets New High as Inflation Stays Red-Hot
Stock Market Today 6/10/21: S&P 500 Sets New High as Inflation Stays Red-Hot
May's consumer price index (CPI) growth was even hotter than expected, but investors didn't shy from the news, pushing the S&P 500 just over the new-h…
June 10, 2021
All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In
All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is made up of 30 blue chips that are tops in their industries. But some Dow Jones stocks are better opportunities tha…
June 10, 2021
5 Retail Stocks to Dress Up Your Portfolio This Summer
5 Retail Stocks to Dress Up Your Portfolio This Summer
Retailers should continue to rebound as the economy recovers, and these retail stocks are likely to get a boost as a result.
June 10, 2021
5 Key Considerations as You Craft Your Retirement Plan
5 Key Considerations as You Craft Your Retirement Plan
No retirement plan is complete without covering these five key areas.
June 10, 2021
Scam Alert: 4 Types of Fraud That Target the Elderly (and How to Beat Them)
Scam Alert: 4 Types of Fraud That Target the Elderly (and How to Beat Them)
Scams target people of all ages, but the most vulnerable tend to be older adults — and the money they lose can have a big impact on their retirement. …
June 10, 2021
Stock Market Today 6/9/21: Stocks Snooze While Investors Await Inflation Update
Stock Market Today 6/9/21: Stocks Snooze While Investors Await Inflation Update
The major market indexes slipped ahead of the tomorrow's consumer price data.
June 9, 2021
Vanguard Money Market Funds: What You Need to Know
Vanguard Money Market Funds: What You Need to Know
Vanguard money market funds are a notable asset storage tool. Here, we break down what you need to know about the firm's six offerings.
June 9, 2021
Kiplinger's Economic Outlooks
Kiplinger's Economic Outlooks
Regularly updated insights on the economy’s next moves.
June 9, 2021
Give Your Charity Superpowers with This Dual Strategy
Give Your Charity Superpowers with This Dual Strategy
Serious philanthropists should consider combining the complementary strengths of a private foundation along with a donor-advised fund for charitable a…
June 9, 2021
Stock Market Today 6/8/21: Russell 2000 Leads Again as Dow, S&P Churn
Stock Market Today 6/8/21: Russell 2000 Leads Again as Dow, S&P Churn
The rally in small-cap stocks continued Tuesday, putting the Russell 2000 Index within a whisper of its all-time high.
June 8, 2021
12 Housing Stocks to Ride the Red-Hot Market
12 Housing Stocks to Ride the Red-Hot Market
The U.S. has a housing shortage and a love affair with home improvement, both of which could create tailwinds for this group of housing stocks.
June 8, 2021
3 Exercises Help Reluctant-to-Retire Folks Know When to Say When
3 Exercises Help Reluctant-to-Retire Folks Know When to Say When
Transitioning into retirement isn’t easy for everyone — especially entrepreneurs — but these three planning exercises can help clarify what you want o…
June 8, 2021
Stock Market Today 6/7/21: Small-Cap Stocks Sprint Out of the Blocks
Stock Market Today 6/7/21: Small-Cap Stocks Sprint Out of the Blocks
Small caps enjoyed an explosive pop Monday, helped by a coalition of meme stocks and innovative growth plays, but blue chips recorded a more modest fi…
June 7, 2021
How to Fail as a Landlord
How to Fail as a Landlord
If you’re thinking of getting into the rental property business, do it the right way, or be prepared for the consequences. A longtime landlord lists f…
June 7, 2021
Retirement Planning? Don’t Forget About Investment Real Estate
Retirement Planning? Don’t Forget About Investment Real Estate
Investment properties have the potential to generate monthly income and appreciation as part of a diversified portfolio. But you don’t have to be a ha…
June 7, 2021
4 Ways to Avoid Post-COVID-19 Spending Guilt
4 Ways to Avoid Post-COVID-19 Spending Guilt
I recently spent money on a Mexican vacation. It’s time to get out again, but returning to a more normal lifestyle doesn’t mean dropping our healthy s…
June 6, 2021
Adopting a Child: Financial Advice for Hopeful Parents
Adopting a Child: Financial Advice for Hopeful Parents
How much does it cost to adopt a child? That depends on which method you use, as there are several different paths to parenthood. And there are severa…
June 5, 2021