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Learn how ex-dividend dates determine which shareholders receive dividend payments by explaining the relationship between the record date, ex-dividend date, and how ownership timing affects dividend entitlement in stock investing.  Today's Stocks & Topics: MO - Altria Group Inc., Market Wrap, MET - Metlife Inc., FIX - Comfort Systems USA Inc., How to Invest in the Bond Market, Understanding Ex...

Thanks to its role in global finance and continued trust among central banks, experts agree the dollar remains firmly resilient as the world’s primary reserve currency.  Today's Stocks & Topics: CMG - Chipotle Mexican Grill, Market Wrap, ABBV - Abbvie Inc., LECO - Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., Is the U.S. Dollar Really on the Brink of Collapse?, Strategy for a Potential Recession, APP - Appl...

Amid various concerns, a recent AARP survey has revealed that just 36% of Americans are confident in Social Security’s future—a 7-point drop since 2020.  Today's Stocks & Topics: IAG - Iamgold Corp., Market Wrap, OKLO - Oklo Inc., Only 36% of Americans Are Confident About Social Security's Future. How Worried Should You Be?, MPAA - Motorcar Parts of America Inc., Sitting on Cash, Key Benchmark...

Thanks to historic economic advantages, baby boomers still control over half of U.S. wealth, but millennials are rapidly closing the gap through higher earnings, rising home equity, and smart investing.  Today's Stocks & Topics: GD - General Dynamics Corp., Market Wrap, 401k Plan, Can Millennials Ever Catch Up to Boomer Wealth?, COP - Conoco Phillips, CVS - CVS Health Corp., Gold, Dividend Rei...

Investing your emergency fund may promise higher returns, but it puts essential savings at risk of loss and delayed access.  Today's Stocks & Topics: IYH - iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF, Market Wrap, V - Visa Inc., Why You Shouldn’t Invest Your Emergency Fund, SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Corporate Profits, SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., BBY - Best Buy Co. Inc., U...

As hyperscale AI models drive explosive growth in data‑center demand, tech giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta are investing in novel energy strategies—from nuclear deals and renewable procurement to grid‑flexibility measures.  Today's Stocks & Topics: QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., Market Wrap, STRL - Sterling Infrastructure Inc., How Big Tech Plans to Feed AI’s Voracious Appetite for Power...

Strategically investing in a dedicated portfolio “bucket” for self-funding of long-term care involves balancing tax considerations, asset allocation, and other considerations.  Today's Stocks & Topics: FADMX - Fidelity Strategic Income Fund, Market Wrap, EMN - Eastman Chemical Co., Retirement Plans in Flux: Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Exit Timeline, KLG - WK Kellogg Co., ADBE - Ado...

Amid economic uncertainty, a growing number of Americans over 50 are reconsidering or delaying retirement.  Today's Stocks & Topics: FICO - Fair Isaac Corp., Market Wrap, Retirement Plans in Flux: Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Exit Timeline, CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., Covered Calls, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Housing Market, CAN - Acce...

Learn actionable steps for achieving and keeping a strong credit score, including timely payments, maintaining low credit usage, monitoring your credit reports, and responsible credit activity.  Today's Stocks & Topics: ALSN - Allison Transmission Holdings Inc., Market Wrap, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., How to Build and Maintain a Good Credit Score, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., Pacas...

Apparently, psychological influences and biases affect the financial behaviors of investors and markets, revealing that people often make irrational choices driven by emotion and mental shortcuts rather than strict logic and rationality.  Today's Stocks & Topics: PRHSX - T Rowe Price Health Sciences Fund, CWT - California Water Service Group, Market Wrap, Understanding Behavioral Finance: How...

It would be wise to take the time to learn about dividend reinvestment, including tax onsiderations and how this strategy fits various financial goals and market conditions.  Today's Stocks & Topics: PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, Market Wrap, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., 7 Things You May Not Know About Reinvesting Dividends, VTGN - Vistagen Therapeutics Inc., NLR - VanEck Uranium &amp...

Before downsizing in retirement, be sure to evaluate seven critical financial factors—-including housing costs, estate and inheritance taxes, Social Security taxation, and more.  Today's Stocks & Topics: TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, Market Wrap, Seven Financial Considerations When Downsizing for Retirement, LULU - Lululemon athletica inc., TGS - Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A. ADR, Smal...

Many taxpayers unknowingly pay more than they owe, with big tax refunds, incorrect filing status, missed deductions, and poor withholding adjustments.  Today's Stocks & Topics: LEG - Leggett & Platt Inc., Market Wrap, MSTR - MicroStrategy Inc., 6 Clear Signs You’re Overpaying on Your Taxes (And How to Stop), ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., KPP Newsletter, Who’s Paying the Tari...

A relative valuation model is a financial tool that helps investors assess a company’s worth by providing a clearer picture of whether a stock may be fairly priced within its industry.  Today's Stocks & Topics: J - Jacobs Solutions Inc., Market Wrap, Interest Rates, How Investors Compare Companies to Find True Value, AZO - AutoZone Inc., Energy Sector, PSC - Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF, RNMBY...

High mortgage rates and declining home sales are raising concerns about a potential housing market drag on the broader U.S. economy.  Today's Stocks & Topics: BRC - Brady Corp. Cl A, Market Wrap, Taxes and ETFs, U.S. Housing Market Flashes Warning Signs for the Economy, FINV - FinVolution Group ADR, KINS - Kingstone Cos. Inc., Earnings, Home Prices, CTRA - Coterra Energy Inc., PDI - PIMCO Dyna...

Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to assets like the US dollar, are revolutionizing the crypto landscape by offering the stability and reliability that traditional cryptocurrencies often lack.   Today's Stocks & Topics: KMI - Kinder Morgan Inc., Market Wrap, RL - Ralph Lauren Corp. Cl A, Stablecoins: The Game-Changer Reshaping Cryptocurrency Stability, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Plans for Kids,...

You can confidently manage your finances and reach your savings goals in a way that fits your unique financial situation, if you implement various popular budgeting methods.  Today's Stocks & Topics: GLOB - Globant S.A., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, Market Wrap, Budgeting Methods to Suit Every Lifestyle, Is the Stock Market Manipulated?, Ethereum, QS - QuantumScape Corp. Cl A, Bitcoi...

Many investors believe dividend stocks are always safe and reliable, but there are key misconceptions that can lead to poor investment choices-- if not carefully examined. Today's Stocks & Topics : LEU - Centrus Energy Corp. (ASE), CHKP - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NAS), TLN - Talen Energy Corp. (NAS), FUTU - Futu Holdings Ltd. ADR (NAS), VAW - Vanguard Materials ETF (ETF), a ques...

Coast FIRE is a strategy where you save and invest enough early in life so that your retirement nest egg can grow on its own through compounding, allowing you to stop making new retirement contributions. Today's Stocks & Topics: GPN - Global Payments Inc. (NYS), BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B (NYS), AKAM - Akamai Technologies Inc. (NAS), PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NAS), NVO - Novo No...

With high interest rates and changing economic conditions weighing down returns, out-of-favor Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) now offer compelling valuations and attractive dividend yields. Today's Stocks & Topics: BBWI - Bath & Body Works Inc. (NYS), FLMX - Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF (ETF), HPE - Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (NYS), MYE - Myers Industries Inc. (NYS), NVR - NVR Inc. (...

Long-term financial growth can be supported by good debt, while bad debt typically carries high costs and offers limited financial benefits. Today's Stocks & Topics : FPI - Farmland Partners Inc. (NYS), DASH - DoorDash Inc. (NAS), OPRA - Opera Ltd. ADR (NAS), CASY - Casey's General Stores Inc. (NAS), questions from our YouTube channel viewers: CAL - Caleres Inc. (NYS), and NUCL vs URNG - ; plu...

In an effort to boost American manufacturing, President Trump has warned Apple to shift production stateside or face a 25% tariff on imported devices. Today's Stocks & Topics : IHI - iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (ETF), CAT - Caterpillar Inc. (NYS), CPRT - Copart Inc. (NAS), AEVA - Aeva Technologies Inc. (NAS), a question from our YouTube channel viewers: PGR - Progressive Corp. (NYS); plus...

The U.S. is facing mounting risks of higher inflation, rising interest rates, and a potential fiscal crisis if Congress fails to address expiring tax cuts, discretionary spending caps, and other looming fiscal deadlines in 2025. Today's Stocks & Topics : ENVX - Enovix Corp. (NAS), IQV - IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYS), SCCO - Southern Copper Corp. (NYS), VGT - Vanguard Information Technology ETF (ET...

Many "Gen Xers" will have little inheritance, so they should prioritize their own retirement savings, debt reduction, and financial planning. Today's Stocks & Topics: NUKZ - Range Nuclear Renaissance Index ETF, INQQ - INQQ The India Internet ETF (ETF), VTTSX - Vanguard Target Retirement 2060 Fund Investor (FUND), FNDF - Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF (ETF), a listener question abo...

Nuclear energy is experiencing unprecedented growth, offering investors opportunities in uranium miners, utilities, ETFs, and next-generation small modular reactor companies. Today's Stocks & Topics: PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (FUND), SMPL - Simply Good Foods Co. (NAS), CVCO - Cavco Industries Inc. (NAS), a listener question about corporate bonds, a question from our YouTube channel viewe...