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Stock Market Today 2/26/21: Tech Gets Respite From Recent Selling
Stock Market Today

Stock Market Today 2/26/21: Tech Gets Respite From Recent Selling

Treasury yields cooled off Friday, and so did the Dow and S&P 500, while the recently maligned Nasdaq and several of its tech components enjoyed a mod…
February 26, 2021
Kiplinger's Weekly Earnings Calendar
stocks

Kiplinger's Weekly Earnings Calendar

Check out our earnings calendar for the upcoming week, as well as our previews of the more noteworthy reports.
February 26, 2021
What Will Drive Apple Stock in 2021?
tech stocks

What Will Drive Apple Stock in 2021?

How will Apple stock fare throughout the rest of the year? The answer to that question hinges on these seven factors affecting AAPL shares.
February 26, 2021
What to Know Before Exercising Your Pre-IPO Stock Options
IPOs

What to Know Before Exercising Your Pre-IPO Stock Options

For those with stock options as part of their employee compensation package, here are some stock option basics and tax implications to keep in mind as…
February 26, 2021
10 Things You'll Spend Less on in Retirement
retirement

10 Things You'll Spend Less on in Retirement

We spend a lot of time worrying about running out of cash in retirement. But you might be surprised to see some of the things you'll find yourself spe…
February 25, 2021
Stock Market Today 2/25/21: Stocks Tank as Interest-Rate Fears Persist
Stock Market Today

Stock Market Today 2/25/21: Stocks Tank as Interest-Rate Fears Persist

The 10-year Treasury yield cleared 1.5% today for the first time in a year, sparking a broad, deep selloff across the stock market.
February 25, 2021
Stock Market Today 2/24/21: Dow Jones Cruises to Record Altitude
Stock Market Today

Stock Market Today 2/24/21: Dow Jones Cruises to Record Altitude

The Dow set a fresh high in a calm but optimistic session, buoyed by dovish commentary by Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
February 25, 2021
5 Travel Stocks to Buy as Americans Hit the Road
stocks to buy

5 Travel Stocks to Buy as Americans Hit the Road

Travel stocks are expected to enjoy a massive tailwind as more Americans are immunized against COVID ... and Wall Street knows it.
February 25, 2021
When Will U.S. Public Schools Re-Open? A Sobering Forecast From The Kiplinger Letter
Coronavirus and Your Money

When Will U.S. Public Schools Re-Open? A Sobering Forecast From The Kiplinger Letter

School closings already have delivered a costly hit to lifetime earnings for today's kids as a slow ramp-up of in-person learning in the nation's K-12…
February 25, 2021
T. Rowe Price Financial Services Banks on a Turnaround
Stock Market Today

T. Rowe Price Financial Services Banks on a Turnaround

This fund is a good way to bet on an economic rebound.
February 24, 2021
DSTL: A Value Fund With a Twist
Becoming an Investor

DSTL: A Value Fund With a Twist

The fund’s 51.3% return since its inception in 2018 has more than tripled that of traditional value funds.
February 24, 2021
33 States with No Estate Taxes or Inheritance Taxes
retirement

33 States with No Estate Taxes or Inheritance Taxes

Even with the federal exemption from death taxes raised, retirees should pay more attention to estate taxes and inheritance taxes levied by states.
February 24, 2021
2 Top-Tier T. Rowe Price Mutual Funds
mutual funds

2 Top-Tier T. Rowe Price Mutual Funds

T. Rowe Price's mutual funds typically stand out among their peers, but these two selections provide elite equity and bond exposure for this point in …
February 24, 2021
Earth-First Funds Are Soaring
Markets

Earth-First Funds Are Soaring

Funds with sustainability in mind are super popular these days; these six are ready to deliver returns.
February 24, 2021
All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In
blue chip stocks

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…
February 24, 2021
Why I’m No Fan of Trading Apps That Treat Investing Like a Game
investing

Why I’m No Fan of Trading Apps That Treat Investing Like a Game

In the wake of the GameStop saga, an investment professional shares his take on the rush of people buying into “hot stocks” only to get into hot water…
February 24, 2021
How Savers Can Earn More on Their Money, and Do It Safely
annuities

How Savers Can Earn More on Their Money, and Do It Safely

With interest rates perpetually doing the limbo (how low can they go?), here are three different types of fixed annuities that can be good alternative…
February 24, 2021
Stock Market Today 2/23/21: Selloff? What Selloff? Morning Plunge Quickly Evaporates
Stock Market Today

Stock Market Today 2/23/21: Selloff? What Selloff? Morning Plunge Quickly Evaporates

The Nasdaq spewed red ink to kick off Tuesday morning but recovered most of its ground, with Fed comments helping to soothe investor concerns.
February 23, 2021
How Green Are Your Bonds?
Becoming an Investor

How Green Are Your Bonds?

Fixed-income investors can make an environmental impact, too.
February 23, 2021
Want More Tax-Free Retirement Income? One Man’s Whole Life Decision
life insurance

Want More Tax-Free Retirement Income? One Man’s Whole Life Decision

Whole life insurance might not be something that’s on your retirement planning radar, but for this client, here’s how it served his need to control ta…
February 23, 2021
Yours, Mine … and Maybe Ours? Advice for Couples on How to Handle Money
personal finance

Yours, Mine … and Maybe Ours? Advice for Couples on How to Handle Money

Picking the right money-handling strategy for your family – separate finances, a joint account or something in between? – can make a big difference on…
February 23, 2021
Stock Market Today 2/22/21: Stocks Tread Water, Bitcoin Joins the Trillion-Dollar Club
Stock Market Today

Stock Market Today 2/22/21: Stocks Tread Water, Bitcoin Joins the Trillion-Dollar Club

Nosebleed valuations in the technology sector cooled off Monday amid a brutal day for Nasdaq longs. The Dow, meanwhile, clawed out modest gains.
February 22, 2021
11 Defensive Stocks to Buy Now for Harder Times Later
stocks to buy

11 Defensive Stocks to Buy Now for Harder Times Later

The best time to buy defensive stocks is before you need them. Here are 11 picks to buy now to prepare yourself for an eventual patch of turbulence.
February 22, 2021
The Priceless and Expensive Journey of Infertility Treatments
personal finance

The Priceless and Expensive Journey of Infertility Treatments

A financial planner who has lived through this journey herself lays out an overview of what couples who are struggling to have a baby can expect, in P…
February 22, 2021
How to Divorce a Millionaire (Tip: Watch Out for Executive Compensation)
Divorce

How to Divorce a Millionaire (Tip: Watch Out for Executive Compensation)

The more money involved in a divorce, the more you need to know about things like stock options and restricted stock awards.
February 22, 2021
The Next GameStop? 25 High Short Interest Stocks
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.
February 19, 2021