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These are the biggest money mistakes we make in our 20s, 30s and 40s
People in their mid-50s tend to make smart financial moves, so where does that leave younger generations? Read More
It’s risky to bet Social Security’s solvency on the stock market
A proposal claims to overcome Social Security’s multitrillion-dollar deficit without raising taxes or cutting benefits. But it’s not that simple. Read More
Investors shun high-yield debt ETFs despite gains as broader bond market stumbles
Investors flee exchange-traded funds that buy corporate junk debt, a risky pocket of fixed income that has been outperforming as yields surge. Read More
Why you can (mostly) trust the stock market’s current ‘buy’ signals
Green shoots appearing that could lay the groundwork for a rally. Read More
Three reasons investors have fallen in love with home builders’ stocks
Shares of U.S. home builders have soared in 2023, but the stocks still trade well below historical price-to-earnings valuations. Read More
The stock market likes to climb a wall of worry — but now that’s crumbling
Market-timers are eagerly buying this rally — a signal for contrarian-minded investors to step aside. Read More
Dividend stocks are dirt cheap. It may be time to back up the truck.
Dividend stocks’ yields are the highest, relative to the S&P 500, that a veteran fund manager has ever seen. Read More
Bitcoin is undervalued now — but just look at its projected long-term return
Bitcoin’s fair value is about $31,400, according to one respected forecasting model. Read More
Meme stocks just won’t go away. Here is my anti-meme portfolio.
Hope in meme stocks springs eternal, no matter how dismal their performance. Read More
How to tell if it is worth avoiding taxes with a municipal-bond ETF
Depending on your tax federal tax bracket and which state you live in, municipal-bond funds may be excellent income generators for you. Read More
Want to live better in retirement? The trick is easy — and surprising.
Stock-market return makes surprisingly little difference Read More
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